[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR1388.3]



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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. 1388.3  Program criteria--mission.



    (a) Introduction to mission: The UAP is guided by values of 

independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of individuals 

with developmental disabilities and their families. The purpose and 

scope of the activities must be consistent with the Act as amended and 

include the provision of training, service, research and evaluation, 

technical assistance and dissemination of information in a culturally 

competent manner, including the meaningful participation of individuals 

from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. (The concept of ``diverse 

network'' as defined in Sec. 1388.1 of this part applies to paragraphs 

(b), (f), (g), and (h) of this section.)

    (b) The UAP must develop a written mission statement that reflects 

its values and promotes the goals of the university in which it is 

located, including training, the development of new knowledge and 

service. The UAP's goals, objectives and activities must be consistent 

with the mission statement.

    (c) The UAP's mission and programs must reflect a life span 

approach, incorporate an interdisciplinary approach and include the 

active participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and 

their families.

    (d) The UAP programs must address the needs of individuals with 

developmental disabilities, including individuals with developmental 

disabilities who are unserved or underserved, in institutions, and on 

waiting lists.

    (e) The UAP's mission must reflect a commitment to culturally 

competent attitudes and practices, which are in response to local 

culture and needs.

    (f) The UAP's mission must reflect its unique role as a bridge 

between university programs, individuals with developmental disabilities 

and their families, service agencies and the larger community.

    (g) The UAP's goals, objectives, and activities must be consistent 

with the



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mission statement and use capacity building strategies to address 

State's needs.

    (h) The UAP's goals, objectives, and activities must reflect 

interagency collaborations and strategies to effect systemic change 

within the university and in State and local communities and service 

systems.