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What is the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities?

The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) at the University of South Florida was established in October 2005 through a University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service grant award from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

Through leadership in research and evaluation, theory, policy, capacity building, and practice the FCIC is committed to developing a range of supports and services in the areas of Community Supports, Early Childhood, Transition, Education, Employment, Health, Interdisciplinary Training, Public Policy, and Cultural Competence.

What is a UCEDD?

Since 1963, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) have been working to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity and community inclusion are key components of this vision. Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, there are currently 67 UCEDDs that focus on: Interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, research, and dissemination.

2010 FCIC Needs Assessment Report Identifies Critical Needs of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities

The FCIC was charged with conducting a statewide needs assessment in 2010 to identify the critical needs of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities. FCIC staff and Community Advisory Committee members collaborated on this process which included a total of eight focus groups statewide and a survey that gathered responses from 988 participants. Some of the main issues articulated by the focus groups participants were the difficulties encountered with securing/maintaining meaningful employment and lack of inclusion in all of life activities. Overall, markedly similar issues were identified through the survey. The entire needs assessment report that was submitted to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities can be viewed here.

 

	Get in Touch with Experts in the Developmental Disabilities Field! The Directory of University of South Florida Experts in Developmental Disabilities Research and Training will guide you to those with experience in research, evaluation, theory, policy, and capacity building and practice innovation related to developing services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Download here.