Our purpose is to provide leadership in strengthening systems and services for the benefit of individuals with, or at risk for, special developmental, behavioral and/or health care needs and their families.

The focus of the organization is to provide interdisciplinary training, education, and technical assistance to service providers and consumers. Further, the organization acts in an advocacy role with policy makers and conducts research to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families.

Our purpose is accomplished by:

* Providing graduate professional training, community education and technical assistance, developing exemplary service models and conducting interdisciplinary research.
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Recognizing and developing the highest standards in special developmental, behavioral and/or health care systems and integrating them into the community setting.
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Providing competent, dedicated professional staff who perform in a collaborative environment.
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Maintaining a "family-centered" approach to service assessment and delivery.
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Working in partnership with federal, state, community and family agencies.
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Assuring a service system which delivers high quality and excellent outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

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