1. Accountability and the UCEDD 1963-2009

2. About Accountability It is a partnership- both parties are responsible ADD invests in UCEDD and in the AUCD network Both are responsible to be clear Who we are accountable to: –Funding sources: ADD, MCH, NIH, etc. –University, state, community, consumers and family members

3. Directors/Commissioners of Federal Agency Responsible for UAF/UAP/UCEDD 1964- Dr. Paul Pearson1988- Carolyn Doplett Gray 1966- Dr. Robert Jazlow1989 William Wolstien, acting 1971&1977- Francis Lynch1989- Deborah McFadden 1980- Evelyn Provitt1993- Robert Williams 1983- Dr. Jean Elder1998- Sue Swenson 1987- Lucy Biggs2001- Patricia Morrisey

4. AUAF/AAUAP/AUCD Association Executive Directors 1969 Cynthia Strudevant 1970-1976 Robert McNeill 1976-1981 Seldon Todd 1981-1985 Leonard Hall 1985-1998 William Jones 1998-1999 Steve Eidelman 1999-Present George Jesien

5. LawProgram and ImportanceStandards for Accountability Practice MR Facilities and Mental Health Construction Act: 1963 University Affiliated Facilities- physical location -Membership- AUAF Full and Associate -Year-end report; 3 year report The Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970; 1987 Amendments University Affiliated Programs- viewed as program -ADD Criteria: Full and Satellite -NIRS -UAP Program criteria -ADD & AUAP 80’s and 90’s Amendments University Affiliated Programs- viewed as program -Quality Enhancement Systems -PAR -Core Application and Site Reviews -Consumer and Family involvement 2000-2010UCEDD- viewed as a center in University, enhanced credibility -MTARS -Technical Assistance -Consumer and Family involvement

6. Evolution of Accountability Transition in the field over past 30 years Deficit model to proactive strengths-based model Quality Enhancement as opposed to Quality Assurance Core Functions and Impact Program logic model- clear understanding of what inputs, outputs, outcomes (short term, long term impacts) Understanding of impact of partnerships

7. Recommendations Partnerships Relevant Program Criteria Return to Site Visits Technical Assistance Reporting- NIRS and annual reports New level of consumer and family involvement Trust