Alianzas presents findings on Latinx Families to Missouri DD Council

Posted on March 29, 2019June 8, 2019 by Gerardo Martinez

On January 17-18, Gerardo Martinez, program director of UMKC IHD’s Alianzas, presented results of the Supporting Education and Empowerment to Define Systems change (SEEDS) grant to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC). Through the grant, Alianzas investigated needs and barriers experienced by Missouri Latinx families that care for members with disabilities. Gerardo met with a series of families and young adults with Read more about Alianzas presents findings on Latinx Families to Missouri DD Council[…]

Gerardo Martinez Joins Council as UMKC IHD Rep

Posted on November 30, 2018March 30, 2019 by Gerardo Martinez

Gerardo Martinez, Alianzas Program Director, recently joined the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) as the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Representative. He succeeds Tom McVeigh in this role. Gerardo will act as a liaison for UMKC IHD and the board, which meets six times a year to discuss important issues related to DD and community Read more about Gerardo Martinez Joins Council as UMKC IHD Rep[…]