The University of Connecticut's A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities' mission is to work collaboratively to promote evidence-based practice and system change, and to provide information and support to benefit persons with disabilities and their families.
The University of Connecticut’s A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities was founded in 1985 and is one of 67 national University Centers for Excellence in Disabilities (UCEDD). We engage in innovative disability related research, training, and technical assistance to bring about societal change. We are leaders in developing and supporting the advancement of systems, policies and programs that improve quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. We have committed ourselves to the belief that education is a powerful force for positive change