About
CCIDS
The Center for
Community Inclusion and Disability Studies has the following
four core functions,
consistent with the University of Maine’s mission as a Land Grant
University:
1.
Interdisciplinary Education
CCIDS strives to ensure
that state of the art practices and values reflecting community
inclusion and respect for diversity are reflected in all CCIDS
preservice offerings. We offer education in Disability Studies through
classroom, on-line, workshop and conference settings. See
Interdisciplinary
Education for more information.
2.
Research and Evaluation
CCIDS contributes to and
advances the knowledge base in disability studies, community services,
and scholarship, and dissemination through on-going research and
evaluation. See Research
for more information.
3. Community
Services: Outreach Education and Technical Assistance
CCIDS seeks to enhance
the capacity of individuals, communities, organizations, and state
systems to create services and supports for individuals with
disabilities, which reflect current and emerging best practices of inclusion, interdependence, self-determination, cultural competence,
and respect for the inherent abilities of each person to contribute to
society. See Service
for more information.
4. Dissemination
of Resources
CCIDS disseminates
research, evaluation, and outcomes from our community services, and
provides access to scholarly and community resources through our
Resource Center. See
Resources
for more information.
Additional Information:
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