Initiative Areas

Consumer Leadership & Systems Change

Initiative Area Coordinator: Ginger Porter

This Initiative Area is tasked with facilitating on-going systems change and program development efforts within the community that reflect and respond to emerging and persistent needs affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Health, Wellness, & Prevention

Initiative Area Coordinator: Elaine Eclavea

The Health, Wellness, and Prevention Initiative Area aims to facilitate technical assistance and training efforts which specifically address health care issues affecting persons with disabilities throughout their lifespan. Several major activities under this area focus on the development and implementation of a comprehensive system of supports for infants and toddlers with or at risk of having substantial developmental delays and their families.

Inclusive Communities

Initiative Area Coordinator: June Quitugua

The Inclusive Communities Initiative Area is charged with facilitating activities that provide a variety of training and technical assistance opportunities that promote the increase of meaningful involvement of individuals with disabilities in our communities. Included in this Initiative Area are projects related to assistive technology. This critical component provides for a continuum of technology and rehabilitation research, training, and community-based services that promote increased experience and knowledge of assistive and adaptive devices for individuals with disabilities.