1 - Core Funding: AIDD - Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

OH-The Nisonger Center, UCEDD/LEND
Program Type	UCEDD	Fiscal Year	2020
Contact	Marc J. Tasse, PhD
Email	[email protected]
Phone	614-685-3193
Project Description
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center UCEDD was founded in 1966 as one of the original University Centers created to provide interdisciplinary developmental disabilities training and services, conduct research, and provide outreach to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and those supporting persons with disabilities. The Mission of the Nisonger Center is to work with communities to value and support the meaningful participation of people with disabilities of all ages through education, service and research. The Center provides assistance to people with disabilities, families, service providers and organizations to promote inclusion in education, health, employment and community settings. Our Vision is that through interdisciplinary collaboration we will lead in research, education and service to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, their families and service providers worldwide. The Nisonger Center incorporates the values of community inclusion, cultural diversity and self-determination across the lifespan. Our Mission: The mission of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is to work with communities to value and support the meaningful participation of people with disabilities of all ages through education, service and research. The Center provides assistance to people with disabilities, families, service providers and organizations to promote inclusion in education, health, employment and community settings. Our Vision: Through interdisciplinary collaboration we will lead in research, education and service to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, their families and service providers worldwide. Our Values: The Nisonger Center incorporates the values of community inclusion, cultural diversity and self-determination across the lifespan. We plan on using the AIDD grant to achieve 4 strategic priorities: Develop a nationally recognized Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education program that integrates research, training, service and outreach. Provide high-quality education, transition and adult life services to persons with disabilities, their families and service providers to enhance adult life outcomes and maximize independence. Conduct high-impact research, deliver training / technical assistance, and provide high-quality services to persons with behavior / psychiatric problems and/or developmental disability or autism spectrum disorders. Become a national leader in building community capacity to support the health of individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.