Center For Human Development

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (University Centers, UCEDDs) authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. There are 67 UCEDDs, at least one in every state and territory. Since CHD is the only UCEDD in Alaska, we serve the whole state. The Center for Human Development has 4 major functions: interdisciplinary education, community training and technical assistance, research, and information dissemination.