Center for Human Development

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Center for Human Development

A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDs) authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. There are 67 UCEDDs, at least one in every state and territory, that form an Association of UCEDDs (AUCD.org).  Since CHD is the only UCEDD in Alaska, we serve the entire state. 

The UAA Center for Human Development has 4 major functions: 

  1. Interdisciplinary education
  2. Community training and technical assistance
  3. Research
  4. Information dissemination
These activities are designed to increase the independence, productivity, and community integration and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.  CHD's projects and activities are not limited to developmental disabilities; they focus on a wide range of disabilities, ages, and issues.
 
 

Featured Project

Health Disparities Needs Assessment  

The UAA Center for Human Development has been contracted by the State of Alaska Division of Public Health to conduct a needs assessment for a CDC grant regarding health disparities faced by people with disabilities. We are inviting support staff of people with disabilities and health care providers to complete a survey because we want to learn about their experience supporting and working people with disabilities. The information provided will be used to inform health care services for people with disabilities. 

If you are interested in completing a survey please use the survey links below. 

Support Staff Survey

Health Care Provider Survey

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