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.