Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
Nonprofit Organization Management - Detroit, Michigan, United States
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute Employees
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute Details
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). MI-DDI is part of a network of 67 UCEDDs in the U.S. and its territories. The Institute's mission is to contribute to the development of inclusive communities and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through a culturally-sensitive, statewide program of interdisciplinary education, community support and services, and research and dissemination of information.Our mission at MI-DDI is to contribute to the development of inclusive communities and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through a culturally sensitive statewide program of interdisciplinary education, community support and services, research and dissemination of information. MI-DDI provides statewide programs designed to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. MI-DDI offers the following services:- Education to professionals, paraprofessionals, parents and persons with disabilities- Support to communities, systems and service providers- Evaluation of programs and services- Research on disability issues- Information that contributes to training and application of knowledge
