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Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD)
As part of Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), a federally designated University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), the Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD) provides:
- Interdisciplinary training and education to future and current professionals in the area of developmental disabilities,
- Training and support to families of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Practical application of our research to enhance the health of people with developmental disabilities across the life span.
As a UCEDD, SCDD and PADD are also linked to the Association for University Centers on Disability (AUCD), which hosts a network of interdisciplinary centers around the United States dedicated to the field of developmental disabilites.
PADD Mission
The mission of the Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD) is to increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills of caregivers, administrators, clinicians, and researchers in the field of developmental disabilities and in the aging networks. PADD will facilitate positive attitude change, interdisciplinary practices, and technology transfer between these service providers.
PADD Services
PADD is staffed with professionals who have extensive backgrounds in aging and developmental disabilities. PADD provides:
- Education and training on a wide range of interesting topics about the growing population of people aging with developmental disabilities
- Environmental assessments to identify strategies, modifications, and interventions agencies can implement in order to support "aging in place" whenever possible
- Assistance in identifying and measuring program or agency-specific interventions aimed at improving the lives of older adults with developmental disabilities
PADD will continue to expand its mission and services to further educate and serve society regarding older persons with developmental disabilities.
More Information
For more information, call 585-275-6604 or email Cathy Imhof at: cathy_imhof@urmc.rochester.edu
PADD
Developmental Disabilities
