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Adult Services
Staff: Joyce Dean;  Rick Albin;  Rob Horner;  Steve Newton;  
Workgroup(s): Research and Evaluation Unit;  
Project(s): University Center For Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD);  
The mission of the Adult Services Unit is to improve the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. The Adult Services Unit conducts research, evaluation, model development, and training related to service systems and supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

Adult Services personnel collaborate with state and local developmental disabilities administrators and personnel, regional service brokerages, and residential and employment agencies and service providers.

Current topics and areas of focus for the Adult Services Unit include individualized and person-centered planning, quality assurance and quality improvement in adult service provision, and positive behavior support.