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The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (previously known as a UAP). These centers are authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Center for Development and Disability (CDD) is designated by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), and is one of a national network of University Centers for Excellence that is coordinated by and receives core funding from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). Funding for other programs and projects is obtained through state contracts, federal grants and private funding. There are 61 centers located in every state and territory, which function as a national network of programs.

The following values direct the work of the CDD and its programs:

• Cultural and linguistic diversity

• Inclusion and accessibility for all individuals

• Partnerships and collaboration that encourage capacity building within communities

• Innovative, interdisciplinary & research-based practice

CDD Outreach Statistics 2004 Return to Top

Clinical, training, and/or technical assistance activities occurred in every county
in New Mexico.

The CDD provided 515 trainings to more than 12,996 participants on a
variety of different disability-related topics.

CDD faculty and staff responded to 1,621 technical assistance requests from
agencies throughout New Mexico, and more than 10,500 individuals
participated.

Through the various clinical programs in the CDD, there were 27,000 clinical visits, and approximately 980 clients received clinical services.

The CDD library staff responded to 2,445 requests for information from family
members, students, self advocates, providers, and state agencies.

The CDD provided information and referral services in response to more than
2,490 requests from individuals and organizations throughout New Mexico.

CDD faculty and staff participated in more than 5,000 teaching contacts with
university students from medicine, education, nursing, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, psychology, nutrition, and
health administration.

CDD Outreach Statistics 2003 Return to Top

The CDD provided 365 trainings to more than 12,643 participants covering a
wide variety of topics in the filed of developmental disabilities.

Technical assistance was provided by the different CDD programs to numerous
agencies throughout the state; greater than 616 technical assistance requests
were responded to and more than 7,000 individuals participated.

Through the various clinical programs in the CDD, 983 clients received clinical
service, many several times throughout the year (20,290 visits).

The CDD Library and Information Network for the Community (LINC) responded
to 1,026 requests for information from family members, self advocates,
providers and state agencies.

The Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities and Babynet, provided
information and referral services to 1,928 callers from throughout New
Mexico.

Clinical, training and/or technical assistance activities were conducted by CDD
programs in every county in New Mexico.

Approximately 300 healthcare professional students from several different disciplines
(medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy,
audiology, social work, nutrition, psychology, and health administration)
received training on developmental disabilities from CDD faculty and staff.

CDD Outreach Statistics 2002 Return to Top

260 healthcare professional students from several different disciplines (medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, social work, nutrition, psychology, and health administration) received training on developmental disabilities from CDD faculty and staff.

7788 healthcare providers, educators, paraprofessionals, parents and self-advocates participated in CDD training activities held throughout New Mexico.

CDD programs provided case management and/or evaluation services to 1065 New Mexicans.

Training and technical assistance activities conducted by CDD programs were held in 91% (30/33) of the counties in New Mexico.

The Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities provided information and referral services to 2280 individuals and the CDD Resource Center assisted 500 providers, parents, self-advocates, educators and state agency staff with accessing disability related information.

CDD Outreach Statistics 2001 Return to Top

240 healthcare professional students from several different disciplines (medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, social work, nutrition, psychology, and health administration) received training on developmental disabilities from CDD faculty and staff.

5900 healthcare providers, educators, paraprofessionals, parents and self-advocates participated in CDD training activities held throughout New Mexico.

CDD programs provided case management and/or evaluation services to 1080 New Mexicans.

Training and technical assistance activities conducted by CDD programs were held in 91% (30 out of 33) of the counties in New Mexico.

The CDD Resource Center assisted 720 providers, parents, self-advocates, educators and state agency staff with accessing disability related information.

Map of the Center's Impact in New Mexico