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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.

FCIC News:

Five Florida Programs to Become Demonstration Models for PBS (March 6, 2012)

Five early childhood programs will support the inclusion of all children by promoting social competence and effectively intervening with challenging behavior. Read the press release.

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.