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The Basics: UCEDDs and the CPAC

The Basics: UCEDDs and the CPAC. Orientation. 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

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The Basics: UCEDDs and the CPAC

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  1. The Basics: UCEDDs and the CPAC Orientation

  2. 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

  3. The DD Act UCEDD P&A DDCouncils PNS ADD

  4. 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)

  5. DD Council DD Act P&A UCEDD What is the State DD Network? • UCEDD +DD Council+ P&A = DD Network

  6. Themes The DD Act Programs all share 3 major themes: • Advocacy • Capacity Building • Systemic Change

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. In general, what is a UCEDD? UCEDDs are leaders in four core function areas… • Training • Service • Research • Information Sharing …all related to people with developmental disabilities

  10. UCEDDs UCEDDs must be associated with a University

  11. 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

  12. 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.

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