The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Training Institute is to foster improvements in services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities (and those with a dual diagnosis of a developmental disability and a mental health issue) through developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of staff and others involved in their lives. This includes three major areas of activity:

• Research within the field of developmental disabilities to identify best practices and to clarify values that enhance individual lives
  
  
• Information dissemination to administrators, professionals, and paraprofessionals in the field through the development of in-service training activities, collaborative work, and presentations
  
  
• Targeted program evaluation and technical assistance to agencies and organizations involved in managing, coordinating, or providing services to individuals and their families