AUCD’s TA Contract with ADD UCEDD Directors Meeting October 30, 2006

Contract Task Conceptualization Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring Within the execution category, tasks may also be organized by general themes.

Initiation Orientation meeting with project officer Establish a unique name and brand for the project Use the unique project name and brand in all activities and communications that are supported in full or part by this contract

Planning Conduct an annual assessment of network needs Establish a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) to advise AUCD and ADD on the contract project

Execution 5 Organizing Themes: 1.Gaither Information/Disseminate Information to the UCEDDS 2.Implement Structured TA Activities 3.Respond to Requests for Information From UCEDDs and ADD 4.Develop Opportunities for the Network 5.Maintain NIRS For Annual Reporting To ADD

Organizing Theme 1: Gaither Information/Disseminate Information to the UCEDDS Perform continuous surveillance for information relevant to the UCEDD network and disseminate that information Establish a website for the for the contract project Maintain a Web Portal that links users with every center’s website

Organizing Theme 2: Implement Structured TA Activities Provide onsite TA visits Provide targeted technical assistance Respond to emerging TA needs Plan an annual TA meeting with UCEDD Directors Orient new UCEDD Directors Orient new Data Coordinators

Organizing Theme 3: Respond to Requests for Information From UCEDDs and ADD Respond rapidly to requests for information from the UCEDD network and ADD Develop products (related to or emerging from MTARS) at the request of ADD Convene experts from the UCEDD network in relation to national emerging needs of individuals with developmental disabilities

Organizing Theme 4: Develop Opportunities for the Network Facilitate Collaboration Among the DD Network Build Relationships with Federal Agencies and National and International 0rganizations

Organizing Theme 5: Maintain NIRS For UCEDD Annual Reporting to ADD Maintain the Annual Report function in NIRS Maintain NIRS Provide TA to NIRS users

Monitoring Monthly meetings with Project Officer Monthly updates to the Work Plan Monthly programmatic and financial reporting

Tasks Reserved for Possible Implementation in the Option Year Establish a Listserv under the contract project Compile and analyze state-of-the-art policies and practices Review the annual reporting system in anticipation of the expiration of the currently OMB-approved annual data collection (i.e., UCEDD annual reports to ADD)