[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR1388.5]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 1388--THE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1388.5  Program criteria--preparation of personnel.

    (a) Introduction to preparation of personnel: UAP interdisciplinary 
training programs reflect state-of-the-art practices and prepare 
personnel concerned with developmental disabilities to promote the 
independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of individuals 
with developmental disabilities and their families.
    (b) UAP interdisciplinary training programs must be based on 
identified personnel preparation needs and have identified outcomes that 
are consistent with the mission and goals of the UAP.
    (c) The interdisciplinary training process, as defined by the UAP, 
must reflect a mix of students from diverse academic disciplines/
academic programs and cultures that reflect the diversity of the 
community. Faculty represent a variety of backgrounds and specialties, 
including individuals with disabilities and family members, and a 
variety of learning experiences, as well as reflecting the cultural 
diversity of the community. Trainees must receive academic credit as 
appropriate for participation in UAP training programs.
    (d) Preservice training must be integrated into all aspects of the 
UAP, including community training and technical assistance, direct 
services (if provided), and dissemination.
    (e) Trainees must be prepared to serve in a variety of roles, 
including advocacy and systems change. The UAP must encourage graduates 
to work in situations where they will promote the independence, 
productivity, integration and inclusion of individuals with 
developmental disabilities and their families.
    (f) The UAP must influence University curricula to prepare personnel 
who, in their future career in a broad range of social and community 
roles, will contribute to the accommodation and inclusion of individuals 
with developmental disabilities, as mandated in the Americans with 
Disabilities Act.
    (g) The UAP core curriculum must incorporate cultural diversity and 
demonstrate cultural competence. Trainees must be prepared to address 
the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their 
families in a culturally competent manner.
    (h) The UAP core curriculum must prepare trainees to be active 
participants in research and dissemination efforts. In addition, the 
curriculum must prepare trainees to be consumers of research as it 
informs practice and policy.