AUCD

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AUCDs 2006-2008 TA Contract with ADD
Update

• ADD TA Institute
• May 31, 2007

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Contract Task Conceptualization

• Initiation
• Planning
• Execution
• Monitoring

Within the execution category, tasks are
organized by general themes.
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Initiation

• Orientation meeting with project officer
• Establish a unique name and brand for the project
• Use the unique project name and brand in all
  activities and communications that are supported
  in full or part by this contract

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Planning

• Establish a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) to
  advise AUCD and ADD on the contract project
• Conduct an annual assessment of network needs

Under Consideration
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2006-2008 PAC Members

• Dan Crimmins
• Julie Fodor
• Ken Heinlein
• David Mank

• Elise McMillan
• Mary Kay Rizzolo
• Amy Sharp
• Deb Spitalnik

Thank you for your service!
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Execution

• 5 Organizing Themes
• Gaither Information/Disseminate Information to
  the UCEDDS
• Implement Structured TA Activities
• Respond to Requests for Information From UCEDDs
  and ADD
• Develop Opportunities for the Network
• Maintain NIRS For Annual Reporting To ADD

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Organizing Theme 1 Gaither Information/Dissemina
te Information to the UCEDDS

• Perform continuous surveillance for information
  relevant to the UCEDD network and disseminate
  that information
• Establish a website for the for the contract
  project
• Maintain a Web Portal that links users with every
  centers website

Ongoing
In Progress
Ongoing
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Organizing Theme 2 Implement Structured TA
Activities

• Provide onsite TA visits
• Provide targeted technical assistance
• Respond to emerging TA needs
• Plan an annual TA meeting with UCEDD Directors
• Orient new UCEDD Directors
• Orient new Data Coordinators

In Progress
In Progress
In Progress
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• Targeted TA
• CAC Orientation Materials Project
• Developing and Communicating a 5-Year Plan
• 2 conference calls

• Emerging TA
• Series of exploratory webinars on Post Secondary
  Education for Individuals with Disabilities

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Organizing Theme 3 Respond to Requests for
Information From UCEDDs and ADD

• Respond rapidly to requests for information from
  the UCEDD network and ADD
• Develop products (related to or emerging from
  MTARS) at the request of ADD
• Convene experts from the UCEDD network in
  relation to national emerging needs of
  individuals with developmental disabilities

Ongoing
Under Consideration
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Organizing Theme 4 Develop Opportunities for
the Network

• Facilitate Collaboration Among the DD Network
• Build Relationships with Federal Agencies and
  National and International 0rganizations

In Progress
In Progress
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Organizations Contacted for Relationship Building Effort Possible Benefits for the UCEDD Network
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) Increased access to leadership and expertise of SABE Increased access self-advocates within states Increased opportunities for partnerships
Autism Society of America (ASA) Increased access to leadership and expertise of ASA Increased awareness of training and TA resources
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Increased access to leadership and expertise of AAHD Increased awareness of health and disability resources Increased opportunities for collaboration
Department of Education (ED) Increased access to leadership and expertise of ED Increased opportunities for sponsored projects
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Increased access to leadership and expertise of AACTE Increased opportunities for collaboration
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Organizing Theme 5 Maintain NIRS For UCEDD
Annual Reporting to ADD

• Maintain the Annual Report function in NIRS
• Maintain NIRS
• Provide TA to NIRS users

Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
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Monitoring

• Monthly meetings with Project Officer
• Monthly updates to the Work Plan
• Monthly programmatic and financial reporting

Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
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