The Center for Learning and Leadership is a member of a national network of over 60 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) funded by the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Oklahoma UCEDD is a member in good standing of the Association of University Centers for Disabilities (AUCD).

Oklahoma UCEDD faculty and staff are committed to bring the perspectives of persons with disabilities and their family members into the planning, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary education programs, community services, research, and dissemination activities. Our faculty and staff:

• Involve self-advocates and family members as partners in learning and leadership opportunities;
• Develop interdisciplinary education and training opportunities;
• Disseminate information about best practices through courses and community involvement;
• Provide technical assistance to promote community inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and their families; and,
• Address research issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities and their families.