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UCEDD Orientation: Themes, Functions, Emphasis, and Planning

Explore topics such as UCEDD organizational structure, DD Act themes, core functions, areas of emphasis, the 5-year plan, and communication with the CAC. Learn about key aspects of UCEDD operations and how they impact individuals with disabilities.

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UCEDD Orientation: Themes, Functions, Emphasis, and Planning

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  1. Orientation to the UCEDD MODULE III

  2. Topics of Presentation 1. Orientation to the UCEDD 2. Themes of the DD Act 3. Core Functions 4. Areas of Emphasis 5. The 5-Year Plan 6. Communication with the CAC

  3. 1. Orientation to the UCEDD

  4. UCEDD Organizational Structure • What is the name of your UCEDD? • Center for Leadership in Disability • Where is your UCEDD located in the university? • School of Public Health • Who is the Director of the UCEDD? • Dr. Daniel Crimmins • Who are the other leaders in your UCEDD? • Dr. Andrew Roach, Associate Director • Stacey Ramirez, Director of Individual and Family Supports • Jason Cavin, Director of Positive Behavior Supports

  5. 2. Themes of the DD Act

  6. Themes The 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

  7. 3. Core Functions

  8. What are the Core Functions? • Conducting Interdisciplinary Training • Promoting Exemplary Community ServicePrograms • Technical Assistance • Training • Direct and Other Services • Conducting Research • DisseminationActivities

  9. Impact on People with IDD The Core Functions are the building blocks of the UCEDD

  10. 4. Areas of Emphasis

  11. What are the Areas of Emphasis? • The DD Act establishes areas of emphasis for AIDD programs • The DD Act requires UCEDDs to address at least one area of emphasis

  12. What are the Areas of Emphasis? • Employment • Education and Early Intervention • Child Care • Health • Housing • Transportation • Recreation • Quality Assurance • Quality of Life • Self-Determination

  13. What areas is the CLD working in? • Child Care • Quality of Life • Education • Health • Self-Determination

  14. 5. The 5-Year Plan

  15. What is a 5-year plan for a 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

  16. What is a 5-Year Plan for a UCEDD? • The DD Act requires that the 5-year plan must: • Identify goals for the UCEDD • Be developed in collaboration with the CAC • Be consistent with and compliment the goals of the DD Council and P&A • Be reviewed each year and revised as needed

  17. Developing 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

  18. 6. Communication with the CAC

  19. Support 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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