KIMMEL: CORE: Montana Rural Institute UCEDD Core Grant
Project Description:
The Montana University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service engages in research, provides education and interdisciplinary training, and develops model services that improve the skills, abilities, quality of life and satisfaction of people with disabilities in rural communities, their families and those who serve and support them. Since 1978, The University of Montana Rural Institute has worked to improve the quality of life of Montanans with disabilities and those who live in any of the 32,000 rural communities across the country. Institute initiatives focus on promoting independence, productivity, integration and community inclusion in rural and frontier communities. Through our many projects and programs, we seek to increase the knowledge and awareness of consumers, service providers, professionals, policymakers, and the general public by disseminating information that results from our training, research and service initiatives. Our basic operating philosophy is that we are consumer-responsive, family-focused, and sensitive to the cultural heritage and values of people with disabilities and their families by developing appropriate procedures and practices. The so-called "core" grant provides effective and efficient administrative and programmatic support to assist faculty, staff and students in meeting the Rural Institute mission.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, 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, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
