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The Basics: UCEDDs and the CPAC
Orientation
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Acronyms The five most common acronyms in this
slideshow are:
DD Act: Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
AIDD: Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
UCEDD: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
CPAC: Community Partnership Advisory Committee
DD Network: Developmental Disabilities Network
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TheDD Act
UCEDD P&A DD Councils PNS
ADD
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Mission of the DD Act of 2000
“To assure that individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families participate in the design of,
and have access to needed community services,
individualized supports, and other forms of assistance
that promote self-determination, independence,
productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of
community life…”
(Subtitle B – Section 121 – PL 106-402)
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What is the State DD Network? UCEDD +DD Council+ P&A = DD Network
DD Council
UCEDDP&A
DD Act
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Themes
The DD Act Programs all share 3 major themes: Advocacy Capacity Building Systemic Change
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Advocacy: promoting individuals ability to advocate for themselves or support for a program, initiative, or change
Capacity Building: pre-service and continuing education trainings to professionals, direct care workers, individuals and families, & strengthening communities to promote inclusion
Systemic Change: modifying entire programs, policies, services, and/or funding streams
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UCEDDs A discretionary grant program
All UCEDDs are part of a national network
There are 67 grants that establish UCEDDs in every US state and territory
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In general, what is a UCEDD?
Training Service Research Information Sharing
…all related to people with developmental disabilities
UCEDDs are leaders in four core function areas…
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UCEDDs
UCEDDs must be associated with a University
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CDD Services and Iowa’s UCEDD CDD Provides Clinical Services
Assessment and Developmental Evaluations Therapeutic Interventions
UCEDD Works on Transformation of Statewide Disability Service
System Individual and Consumer Advocacy Information and Referral about Disability
Services
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Purpose of CPAC for UCEDD Advise the Director
Provide guidance and feedback in the development of the 5 year plan
Through out the year provide guidance and feedback on how the UCEDD is doing in meeting the outcomes identified in their 5 year plan.