The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities serves as Nevada's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The UCEDDs were established and funded by the Developmental Disabilities Rights Assistance and Rights Act (DD Act). UCEDDs work to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity and community inclusion are key components of this vision. The DD Act funds 67 Centers at universities in every state and territory.
Nevada's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
Projects and Partnerships
NCED projects are focused in Advocacy and Family Support, Assistive Technology and Accessibility, Education of Children with Disabilities, Employment and Transition, Positive Behavioral Supports, and Leadership Preparation and Disability Awareness.
Community Advisory Committee
Mission of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is to advise, assist, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through representation on the CAC. The CAC supports the mission of the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED).
Degree and Certificate Programs
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED) helps facilitate a variety of certificate and minor programs through the College of Education. Learn more about your options, from the Certified Behavior Analysts in Nevada Schools to the Developmental Disabilities Minor.
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Mission
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities is the state’s leading resource for community-based services, preservice training, research, and knowledge production and translation in order to promote a high quality of life for Nevadans with disabilities and their families.
As part of the University of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities develops and provides exemplary services, programs, education, research, and knowledge translation in order to foster interdependence, inclusion, equity, and opportunities for all Nevadans with a disability by proactively collaborating with individuals, their families, and with various community-based organizations and systems.
Vision
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities will expand our research and dissemination activities by creating and sharing knowledge and best practices, branch further into underserved communities throughout Nevada while continuing to serve the entire state, advocate on behalf of universal accessibility, inclusivity, and equity in opportunities and services, and unify our efforts to become the state’s premier disability resource Center.
Through the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities’ work as a statewide hub for cutting-edge evidence-based education, community training and services, knowledge production and translation, and research, Nevada will become a place where people with disabilities are fully valued and equitably included in all aspects of society, of life, and of their community. The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities will serve as an inclusive and culturally competent leader in the provision of essential services and programs in order to serve people with disabilities and their families and to lead disability awareness and advocacy efforts across the state.
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The award was given by the Nevada Multi-Tiered System of Supports Project at the annual Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support conference
Nevada’s Early Childhood Summit unites educators, families and leaders in support of young learners
Hosted by the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities and statewide partners
$6 Million award strengthens Nevada Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Program improves students’ achievement, attendance and behavioral challenges
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities is a partner of Nevada The Roadmap through Innovative Partnerships (Nevada TRIP). Nevada TRIP is a “Trip of a Lifetime” project that supports students as they begin their journey toward meaningful transition, whether that’s employment, post-secondary education or greater independence.
The Nevada TRIP interactive website is a powerful tool designed to guide students with disabilities, their families, and educators through each stage of the transition process, from elementary school to middle and high school and ultimately into adult life and independence.
Currently, the website is publicly available to all through the Visitor’s Pass. It is also available for Student Registration in 3 Nevada pilot school districts: Carson City, Humboldt and White Pine, with more districts to come!
Spring 2026: Douglas, Nye and Pershing
Spring 2027: Elko, Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon and Washoe
Spring 2028: Churchill, Clark, Esmeralda, Mineral, Storey and the State Public Charters
Learn more and join us on the trip!
The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities is part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). The AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs.
