epidemiologic studies of developmental disabilities to identify causes and risk factors for these
conditions; (5) Disseminates findings of epidemiologic studies to the scientific and public health
communities and to the general public; (6) Conducts prevention effectiveness research to
evaluate interventions strategies for the prevention of developmental disabilities; (7) Conducts
epidemiologic studies to identify and describe specific conditions and long-term outcomes of
developmental disabilities; (8) Provides technical assistance to state and local agencies on
surveillance of developmental disabilities, epidemiologic research, prevention program design
and evaluation, and prevention effectiveness research; (9) Provides scientific leadership and
technical assistance in the development, application, improvement and evaluation of public
health activities, systems, and interventions supporting optimal child development, including
those with or at risk for disabilities; (10) Coordinates and collaborates on recommendations for
policy development at the federal and state levels and with the private sector to promote social
participation and optimal child development, including those with or at risk for disabilities;
(11) Conducts research to expand the knowledge base related to optimal early development and
health of children with or at risk of disabilities, and investigates costs and effectiveness of
intervention programs and systems; (12) Funds and coordinates grant and cooperative agreement
programs and other extramural activities to improve the knowledge base for the prevention of
developmental disabilities through surveillance, epidemiologic research, and applies research of
preventive interventions; (13) Coordinates activities with other CDC functional units, HHS,
other federal agencies and appropriate private organizations regarding research and prevention
programs for developmental disabilities; (14) Collaborates with international organizations in
developing strategies for the prevention of developmental disabilities; (15) Disseminates findings
of research through direct contact with health authorities, publication and distribution of special
reports, publication in scientific and technical journals, conference presentations, and other
appropriate means; and (16) Provides training in the epidemiology of developmental disabilities
to professionals throughout the United States and abroad.
(Approved 7/9/2019; Effective 6/28/2023)
Disability and Health Promotion Branch (CFCC)
(1) Assists states and localities with the development, monitoring and evaluation of early hearing
detection and intervention (EHDI) tracking and surveillance systems; (2) Conducts research on
etiology of hearing loss and associated disabilities, cost and effectiveness and long-term benefits
of early identification and intervention (3) Supports state-based disability and health promotion
programs, national, and state organizations that promote and inform disability policy and
practice, including assessing, developing, implementing, and disseminating disability inclusion
models, tools, and resources; (4) Collaborates with and provides technical assistance,
consultation, and training to local, state, federal, and international agencies, universities and
governmental and non-governmental organizations on disability and health related issues;
(5) Collaborates with local, state, federal, and international agencies, and appropriate
governmental and non-governmental organizations to develop, review, and implement policies
that advance the health of people with disabilities across the lifespan; (6) Provides scientific
leadership in the development, application, extension, and improvement of health surveillance
and tracking systems related to disability and health; (7) Conducts and supports both qualitative
and quantitative research to expand the knowledge base related to disability and health across the
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