University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) aim to positively affect the lives of people with disabilities by building and strengthening systems that support full community participation. These activities are carried out in alignment with the DD Act (hyperlink) through the UCEDD core functions which include: (1) interdisciplinary training including continuing education; (2) community service including training, technical assistance, model, and demonstration services; (3) research including evaluation, and analysis of public policy; and (4) information dissemination. The ExceLens series highlights the valuable work of the UCEDDs within university systems, the community, and in the lives of people with disabilities across the lifespan and their family members. Please send any questions, comments, related resources, or stories you would like to share to the URC team at AUCD.
June is Pride Month and the UCEDD Network has been excited to share their support as well as a variety of resources through social media. We encourage you to engage with this content and learn more about our Network’s work with the LGBTQ+ community
Arizona UCEDD, University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities