1. MODULE III 1 Orientation to the UCEDD

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 2

3. 1. Orientation to the UCEDD 3

4. UCEDD Organizational Structure 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 Director o Stacey Ramirez, Director of Individual and Family Supports o Jason Cavin, Director of Positive Behavior Supports 4

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6. School of Public Health Center for Healthy Development Center for Leadership in Disability Dan Crimmins Director and Clinical Professor Andrew Roach, Associate Director Stacey Ramirez Director of Individual and Family Supports Susanna Miller Community Support Specialist Donna Johnson Community Support Specialist Ryan Johnson Community Support Specialist Maria Pinkelton, Communication Specialist Jason Cavin Director of Behavior Support and Consultation Emily Graybill Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Crenshaw Director of Interdisciplinary Training Erin Vinoski, Research Associate Charlena Gatlin Grants and Contracts Manager David Elsea Administrative Assistant

7. 2. Themes of the DD Act 7

8. 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 8

9. 3. Core Functions 9

10. What are the Core Functions? Conducting Interdisciplinary Training Promoting Exemplary Community Service Programs o Technical Assistance o Training o Direct and Other Services Conducting Research Dissemination Activities 10

11. The Core Functions are the building blocks of the UCEDD Impact on People with IDD 11

12. 4. Areas of Emphasis 12

13. 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 13

14. What are the Areas of Emphasis? o Employment o Education and Early Intervention o Child Care o Health o Housing o Transportation o Recreation o Quality Assurance o Quality of Life o Self-Determination 14

15. What areas is the CLD working in? Child Care Quality of Life Education Health Self-Determination 15

16. 5. The 5-Year Plan 16

17. 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 17

18. What is a 5-Year Plan for a UCEDD? The DD Act requires that the 5-year plan must: o Identify goals for the UCEDD o Be developed in collaboration with the CAC o Be consistent with and compliment the goals of the DD Council and P&A o Be reviewed each year and revised as needed 18

19. 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 19

20. 6. Communication with the CAC 20

21. 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? 21