UAA Center for Human Development
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- People with Disabilities
Location
2702 Gambell StreetAnchorage, AK 99503 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the UAA Center for Human Development (CHD) is to improve the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families, across the life span, through interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, exemplary service development, applied research and dissemination of information.
The goals and activities of CHD are guided by the values of integration and inclusion, self-determination, individual and family empowerment, cultural sensitivity, diversity, community referencing, independence, and productivity.
Consistent with this philosophy, CHD serves as a bridge between university and community resources.Description
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 UCEDD's (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:- Interdisciplinary education
- Community training and technical assistance
- Research
- Information dissemination