1. The Multi-Disciplinary UCEDD
David T. Mitchell, Executive Director
Institute on Disabilities
Temple University

2. Future development of UCEDDs
Under-development of pre-service educational training initiative within universities
Need to transform universities as well as communities
Disability Studies as expertise for disability-based professionals

3. Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
Cross-disciplinary expertise of UCEDDs allow them to function like interdisciplinary departments
Exert influence across every discipline
Course infusions & course hosting
Disability into diversity missions of university

4. Professionalization
Professionalization of students with disabilities at highest level of academy
Professions that traditionally oversee pwds should be actively seeking to train those who form the base of clientele
Transformation of devalued experience into scholarly contribution (site of knowledge production vs. object of intervention)

5. Systemic Accessibility
Need to implement systemic accessibility (design, operations, supports) parallel to ILCs
UCEDDs must become proactive employers of pwds – particularly at the highest levels of management
On-Site PAs & travel-related assistance
Accessible tech for all UCEDD operations
Proactive employment – staff should reflect clientele
Current directors stepping down need to turn network into less exclusive club (move to identity-based network for future generations of leaders)