Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities: Four Core Functions
In accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, the following are the four core functions of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities:
Pre-service Preparation and Continuing Education
Interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education for trainees is conceptualized as training that serves to expand an individual’s professional or academic credentials. Pre-service preparation and continuing education usually takes place in an academic setting or program that may (a) lead to the award of an initial academic degree or certificate; (b) include internship, practicum, fellowship, or residency activities; or (c) represent an advancement in academic credentials through a course of study.
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Community Services
Direct Services include services or supports provided directly to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or their family members. Demonstration Services may include a variety of services, supports, and assistance for individuals with disabilities or special health care needs, their families, professionals, paraprofessionals, policy-makers, students, and other members of the community. Technical Assistance is the direct problem-solving services that are provided to assist individuals, programs, and agencies in improving their services, management, policies, and/or outcomes. Training serves to benefit the community by enhancing the knowledge of community members and/or maintaining the professional credentials of those that directly serve the community. This training is distinct from "training trainees" in that it encompasses any other types of training, including educational activities (a) offered for a variety of audiences; (b) offered for a specific audience; and/or (c) where professional certificates, certificates of completion, or CEUs (or their equivalents) are awarded.
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Research
Research may include basic or applied research, evaluation, and the analysis of public policy in areas that affect or could affect, either positively or negatively, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Information Dissemination
Information development and dissemination equip Centers to serve as a resource to various constituents on a local, regional, state, national, and international scope, through the provision of specific substantive areas of expertise that may be accessed and applied in diverse settings and circumstances.
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