Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for Human Development is to improve the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families, across the life span, through interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, exemplary service development, applied research and dissemination of information.

The goals and activities of the Center for Human Development are guided by the values of integration and inclusion, self-determination, individual and family empowerment, cultural sensitivity, diversity, community referencing, independence, and productivity.

Consistent with this philosophy, the Center for Human Development endeavors to bridge resources of the University of Alaska system and the statewide community to accomplish its mission.