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The Center for Learning and Leadership is Oklahoma's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
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The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990 provides immediate, 24/7 crisis counseling to people affected by the recent storms across Oklahoma.TTY number is 1-800-856-8517. People seeking emotional help in the aftermath of a disaster can now call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 and begin the process of recovery. Visit the SAMHSA website for more information.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, and Social Security Administration are hosting a public online diaglogue to "help shape strategies for helping young people with disabilities successfully transition from school to work." This online dialgoue will be held until May 27th. More than 2,000 people have already participated; anyone with a personal stake or professional interest in supporting these transitional aspirations is encouraged to participate. Online registration is available by visiting the Policy Works website.
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The Center for Learning and Leadership
at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
The Center for Learning and Leadership is Oklahoma's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Located at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus, the Center is a member of a national network of over 65 UCEDDs funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Our Vision
All people with disabilities and their families are valued participants in community life.
Our Mission
Partners making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families through learning and leadership.
Our work focuses on four core areas:
- Educating students and professionals in disability-related disciplines
- Providing community-based services, training, and technical assistance
- Providing information about disability-related topics
- Conducting community-based research about issues important to people with disabilities and their families
"...leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."
President John F. Kennedy, November 22, 1963
Page Last Updated: May 22, 2013