All individuals with developmental disabilities will have the freedom, responsibility, authority,

and support to live self-determined lives. —Vision of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

MissionThe mission of the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, is to provide training, technical assistance, research, systems change, and dissemination activities focused on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to:

• Makeinformedchoicesanddecisionsabouttheirlives.

• Receivesupportandservicesthatarebasedonindividualgoalsandoutcomes.

• Achievefullinclusionandparticipateinsociety,inanindividualizedmanner,consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilitiesofeachindividual.

FCIC at USFFCIC at the University of South Florida was established

in October 2005 through a University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education,

Research,andServicegrantawardfromtheAdministrationonDevelopmentalDisabilities.

Since 1963, University Centers for Excellence in DevelopmentalDisabilitiesEducation,Research,

andService(UCEDD)havebeenworkingto accomplish a shared vision that foresees anationinwhichallAmericans,including

Americanswithdisabilities,participatefullyintheircommunities.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

Through leadership in research and evaluation, theory, policy, capacity building, and practice innovation the FCIC is committed to developing a range of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of…

<Community supports

< Early childhood

<Transition

< Education

< Employment

<Health

< Interdisciplinary training

<Cultural competence

GoalsGoal 1: To implement and evaluate an

effective 5 year plan in collaboration withaConsumerAdvisoryCommitteeandtheDDActAgencies.

Goal 2: To improve access to effective educational supports within inclusive placements for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

Goal 3: To expand the availability and choice of employment opportunities for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

Goal 4: To increase meaningful participation in community activities, services, and supports, for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

Goal 5: To improve access and quality of health care for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

Goal 6: Provide interdisciplinary training experiences that prepare professionals for achieving the purposeoftheDDAct.

FloridaCenterforInclusiveCommunities•813.974.4612•Toll-Free:1.866.818.4797•www.flCIC.orgDepartmentofChild&FamilyStudies•CollegeofBehavioral&CommunitySciences•UniversityofSouthFlorida

A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities recognizes that:1.Allindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitieshavetherighttobeincludedinand

participate in the full range of community activities as valued and contributing membersofsociety.

2.Allindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilities,regardlessoftheirlevelofability,are capable of self determination, independence, and productivity with ongoing individualizedsupportsandservices.

3.Allindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamilieshavecapacities,capabilities,andpersonalgoalsthatwillberecognized,supported,andencouragedinanindividualisticmanner.

4.Allindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamiliesareactivelyinvolvedin,andaretheprimarydecisionmakersregarding,servicesandsupporttheyreceive.

5.Allindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandtheirfamiliesshouldbeprovidedwith services, supports, and assistance in a culturally and linguistically competent mannerthatrespectshumandignity.

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

designs, implements, and evaluates

programs, projects, and activities in accordance with

its principles and policies.

For more information, visit FCIC’s project & program websites:

<Florida Center for Inclusive Communities www.flcic.org

<AppliedBehaviorAnalysisMaster’sProgram http://cfs.fmhi.usf.edu/projects-research/detail.cfm?id=324

<CenterforAutismandRelatedDisabilities card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu

<Florida’sPositiveBehaviorSupportProject:AMulti-TieredSupport System flpbs.fmhi.usf.edu

<GraduateCertificatePrograminPositiveBehaviorSupport pbs.cbcs.usf.edu

<Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters floridahippy.fmhi.usf.edu

<Interdisciplinary Center for Evaluation and Intervention icei.fmhi.usf.edu

<National Center for Quality Teaching and Learning http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching

<NationalTechnicalAssistanceCenteronSocialEmotionalIntervention for Young Children www.challengingbehavior.org

<PartnershipforEffectiveProgramsforStudentswithAutism www.doepartnership.org

Florida Center for Inclusive CommunitiesDepartment of Child & Family Studies CollegeofBehavioral&CommunitySciencesUniversity of South Florida13301BruceB.DownsBlvd.MHC2113ATampa, FL 33612813.974.4612Toll-Free1.866.818.4797

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