Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities is a three-employee organization based in Reno, Nevada. It operates as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), a designation established and funded by the Developmental Disabilities Rights Assistance and Rights Act. The center is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities in their communities. The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities focuses on several key areas to achieve its mission. These include pre-service training for professionals working with individuals with disabilities, providing community-based services, conducting research on disability-related issues, and disseminating findings and best practices to a wider audience. The center's work aligns with the national vision of a society where individuals with disabilities can live independently, be productive members of their communities, and have equal opportunities. For more information about the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities and its programs, please visit unr.edu/nced.