About CEDD

The UAB Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities strives to improve the well-being and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals and families impacted by developmental disabilities in Alabama and beyond through clinical and community service, education, research, and advocacy.

About Us

Meet the Team

The UAB CEDD includes core faculty and clinical staff who demonstrate a high level of competence and experience with disability from 12 disciplines, representing multiple departments across campus.

Meet the Team

Our Programs

A mother offers food to her son with cerebral palsy.

LEND

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities is an interdisciplinary training program that operates within the Civitan-Sparks Clinics with funding from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCH).

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RAN

The Regional Autism Network at UAB serves community members from Region V who have questions, concerns or resource needs regarding themselves, a family member, friend, client, patient, or student with diagnosed or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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A woman with down syndrome huddles up with a group of people and put their hands in the middle of the group circle.

PIPA

Partners in Policymaking Alabama is a leadership training program designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members. PIPA is a collaborative project of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Network (ADDN).

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