Project Description:
The Sonoran UCEDD works with the other DD Network members in a strategic manner to positively impact individuals with disabilities and their families. All four DD network partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding describing our coordinated activities on a yearly basis. Partners meet at least quarterly, and usually monthly, to identify common issues and activities to further the goals of the DD Act. Joint activities each year include: a AZ DD Network newsletter highlighting each partner and joint initiatives and activities; a joint training event (e.g., Border Conference on Disabilities, African American Conference on Disabilities); and AZ DD Network tables and booths at disability related events. In addition, the following Sonoran UCEDD areas of emphasis/objectives are jointly shared goals and objectives of its DD Network partners in their respective plans: 1) Improving Employment Opportunity for People with DD; 2) Outreach to Native American, Hispanic and Underserved Populations in the State.
The ADDN and partners have a Community of Practice on Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Developmental Disabilities (CoP) to increase the number, diversity, and capacity of formal and informal leaders to transform their state/territorial developmental disabilities (DD) systems by: (1) advancing and sustaining cultural and linguistic competence (CLC) systemically through changes in values, policy, structures, and practices; and (2) responding effectively to the growing cultural and linguistic diversity among people with DD and their families who reside in states, territories, and tribal nations.
Keyword(s):
DD Network, cultural linguistic competency
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
