As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), we work to promote self-determined lives for people with disabilities. As an institute within an urban research university, we work to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations – especially people with developmental disabilities. We accomplish this by building partnerships that lead to effective social change through research, training, community development and information sharing.
We support and exemplify the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s strategic pillars.
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Cassidi Jobe shares her journey into disability advocacy and employment, including the importance of Employment First and competitive, integrated employment. The episode also explores the work of Summit Future Foundation and the Kansas City Model Employer Initiative to expand meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Across Missouri, early childhood administrators are building their leadership skills, strengthening their programs and investing in the future of early childhood care. Early childhood administrators play a critical role in the quality and stability of programs serving young children and their families. They are responsible for supporting staff, managing programs and resources, building relationships
When Ashley Morency talks about disability advocacy, she speaks from both professional experience and personal understanding. As the Local Education Agency Liaison for the Quality Assurance Report (QAR) and Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Administrators (MO-SECA) project at UMKC-IHD’s Early Childhood Innovation Center, Ashley works daily to support educators and administrators
