Onondaga Nation Collaboration

The Onondaga Nation School serves students in grades K-8 from the Onondaga Nation. The University of Rochester (UCEDD) has built a relationship with the Onondaga Nation School. Staff from University of Rochester did a needs assessment to learn about what staff and teachers need to support students with developmental disabilities (DD).

Onondaga Nation Collaboration

Grantee: University of Rochester

Project Goal:

This project aims to diminish health disparities for Onondaga children with developmental disabilities by increasing the capacity to serve and connect the Onondaga Nation to developmental services.

Project Summary:

The CDD will fund the 5-year program. University of Rochester will lead the project. They will do the following:

  • Establish an Advisory Committee that includes children, leaders/elders, educators, and professionals from the Onondaga Nation.
  • Build and strengthen the University’s relationship with the Onondaga Nation.
  • Host biannual listening sessions with the Onondaga Nation.
  • Address the needs identified in the needs assessment.
  • Provide training, support, and technical assistance.
  • Facilitate connections with health care and service providers.
  • Work with 5-10 families to provide behavioral support, connection to referrals, resources, and technical assistance.
  • Engage in sustainability planning and advocacy for resources in collaboration with the Onondaga Nation throughout the life of the grant.
  • Provide periodic updates to the CDD on project development through bimonthly meetings, Quarterly Reports, a presentation to the CSCC, and a presentation to the Full Council.

 

Total Funding: $1,000,000

Project Length: 5 years

Project Start: July 1, 2023

Project Status: Active