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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.