Vinoski Thomas - University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
The Center for Leadership in Disability is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and is part of Association on University Centers of Disability. Many of our projects are partially supported the CLD as they dovetail with mission of AUCD. The UCEDD grant enables the center to design and create new programs that support the needs and support among various disability communities across the state of Georgia. The UCEDD grant allows the center to collaborate with GA organizations that specialize in fieldwork related to the disability community and the like. The CLD uses UCEDD funding to facilitate closing the gaps in community outreach, research, evaluation, and informing state and national level policies on issues important people with disabilities and their family member.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
