Other CDCI Boards & Partnerships
The Center on Disability and Community Inclusion works to study, educate, and share information on local, national, and global levels. We partner with organizations and entities small and large, regionally and internationally in order to fulfill our mission of creating a more inclusive Vermont.
Our National Network
The Center on Disability and Community Inclusion is a University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). CDCI is the only UCEDD in Vermont and one of 67 UCEDDs throughout the nation. UCEDDs are authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. UCEDDs are a resource to serve Americans with a wide range of abilities in the areas of education, research, and service related to the needs of people with developmental disabilities. To learn more about our national network, please see the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.
Vermont’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network
The DD Network is authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Every state in the United States has a DD network made of up of a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, a Developmental Disabilities Council, and a Protection and Advocacy Agency. This network provides leadership, advocacy, and legal protection on behalf of citizens with developmental disabilities.
| NATIONAL ORGANIZATION | ROLE | VERMONT PROGRAMS |
|---|---|---|
| Association of University Centers on Disabilities | Leadership | Center on Disability and Community Inclusion |
| Developmental Disabilities Council | Advocacy | Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council |
| Protection and Advocacy | Legal | Disability Rights Vermont |
Community of Practice on Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Developmental Disabilities
The Vermont Community of Practice is a partnership among 10 disability organizations in Vermont to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in disability services.