Community Support and Advocacy

CEDD works to strengthen advocacy skills for people with DD and their families, promoting the inclusion, integration, productivity, and human rights of people with DD and working towards creating a community that is enriched by their full and active participation and contributions. We have several advocacy projects underway, including projects in the Latino, African-American, and Asian communities. These projects involve strategic outreach into underserved communities through partnering with community leaders and organizations to engender disability awareness and the importance of early intervention. They include support groups, networking, training, and website resources, with many resources in both English and Spanish.