Funds will be used for the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion training program developed by a consortium of UCEDDs in FY201 7. The Diversity and Inclusion training program implementation will equip all levels of UCEDDs with the skills, knowledge, strategies and methods to guide the work
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of sustaining diversity and cultural and linguistic competence within programs concerned with developmental disabilities.The funds will be used to work towards the long term goals of Increasing the diversity of leadership, staff and governing boards across the DD Network; Building the cultural competence capacity of the leadership, staff and governing boards of the DD Network; Increasing the number of persons from underrepresented racial, ethnic groups, people with disabilities, people with disadvantaged backgrounds that benefit from AIDD supported programs and Improving recruitment and employment of underrepresented groups including racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and people from diverse or disadvantaged communities.