URMC / Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities / Projects and Initiatives Projects and Initiatives Current Initiatives Advance to Apprenticeship (A2A) – An initiative to improve access to apprenticeship programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) within the manufacturing industry. Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Project – To positively impact the lives of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families by assisting Local Health Departments (LHDs) in providing needed and appropriate services. Community Consultation Program (CCP) – Providing systemic, behavioral, and educational supports to districts, schools, individuals, and agencies Fillable Short Term Care Guide – The “Short Term Care Guide” is designed to help individuals, families, and other caregivers to prepare for temporary, permanent, or unanticipated changes in care for people with disabilities. Health Disparities – Dedicated to improving health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education to current and future healthcare providers, technical assistance, research, and advocacy Improving Family Centeredness Together (IFaCT) – Led by the New York State Department of Health. The project focuses on improving the Early Intervention Program (EIP) experience for families and children. – The video campaign is designed to facilitate a business to business conversation about the benefits of inclusive hiring. – The video campaign is designed to facilitate a conversation about the benefits of inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities. Mental Health and ASD Tele-Monitoring – Autism ECHO for mental health uses video conferencing to create a knowledge network among mental health providers around Autism Spectrum Disorders Mindfulness Programs – Teaches paying attention to experiences in a deliberate way, without judgment. Skills are gained via didactics, in-person practice, and assigned practice. National Disability Employment Awareness Month – The video campaign is designed to facilitate a business to business conversation about the benefits of inclusive hiring. Project SEARCH® – High school to employment transition programs for 18-21 year olds with moderate disabilities Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (RRCASD) – Providing training, information and referral, and resources to a 12 county area