MODULE III

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Orientation to the UCEDD

Topics of Presentation Topics of Presentation

1. Orientation to the UCEDD2. Themes of the DD Act3. Core Functions4. Areas of Emphasis 5. The 5-Year Plan 6. Communication with the CAC

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1. Orientation to the 1. Orientation to the UCEDDUCEDD

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UCEDD Organizational UCEDD Organizational StructureStructure

• What is the name of your UCEDD?o Center for Leadership in Disability

• Where is your UCEDD located in the university?o School of Public Health

• Who is the Director of the UCEDD? o Dr. Daniel Crimmins

• Who are the other leaders in your UCEDD?o Dr. Andrew Roach, Associate Directoro Stacey Ramirez, Director of Individual and Family Supportso Jason Cavin, Director of Positive Behavior Supports

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2. Themes of the DD 2. Themes of the DD Act Act

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ThemesThemesThe DD Act Programs all share 3 major themes:• Advocacy: active support for a program, initiative, or

change• Capacity Building:  strengthening local, state, regional,

and national communities• Systemic Change: modifying entire programs, policies,

services, and/or funding streams

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3. Core Functions3. Core Functions

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What are the Core What are the Core Functions?Functions?

• Conducting Interdisciplinary Training• Promoting Exemplary Community Service

Programs o Technical Assistanceo Training o Direct and Other Services

• Conducting Research • Dissemination Activities

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The Core Functions are the The Core Functions are the

building blocks of the building blocks of the

UCEDDUCEDD

Impact on People

with IDD

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4. Areas of Emphasis4. Areas of Emphasis

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What are the Areas of What are the Areas of

Emphasis?Emphasis?• The DD Act establishes areas of

emphasis for AIDD programs

• The DD Act requires UCEDDs to address at least one area of emphasis

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What are the Areas of What are the Areas of

Emphasis?Emphasis?o Employment o Education and Early InterventionoChild CareoHealthoHousingo TransportationoRecreationoQuality AssuranceoQuality of Lifeo Self-Determination

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What areas is the CLD working What areas is the CLD working

in?in?

• Child Care• Quality of Life• Education• Health• Self-Determination

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5. The 5-Year Plan5. The 5-Year Plan

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What is a 5-year plan for a What is a 5-year plan for a

UCEDD?UCEDD?• The UCEDD’s plan to address certain needs

and goals over a 5 year period

• The UCEDD applies to AIDD for core funding every 5 years

• The core funding application to AIDD has to include a 5-year plan

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What is a 5-Year Plan for a What is a 5-Year Plan for a

UCEDD?UCEDD?• The DD Act requires that the 5-year plan must:

o Identify goals for the UCEDDo Be developed in collaboration with the CACo Be consistent with and compliment the goals

of the DD Council and P&Ao Be reviewed each year and revised as needed

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Developing a 5-year planDeveloping a 5-year plan• The CAC is involved in developing the goals

• The UCEDD engages community stakeholders, DD network partners, state agencies and the university to help them set goals for a better future for people with disabilities in their state

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6. Communication 6. Communication with with

the CACthe CAC

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Support for the CACSupport for the CAC

• What resources does the UCEDD provide to the CAC to help it fulfill its functions?

• Who is the liaison between the UCEDD and CAC? • Susanna Miller

• What else do you need to be supported as a CAC member?

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