[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2007]
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.