AUCD: Welcome Reception and Poster Session: Lifespan Respite Systems: Building Bridges to Family Support
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Presenter
Jill Kagan, MPH, Program DirectorARCH National Respite Network and Resour
Description
This session will provide an overview of the federal Lifespan Respite Program designed to increase access to respite for family caregivers and meaningful respite experiences for individuals with disabilities. Information on best practices of current state grantees will be provided. Strategies for building collaborative partnerships with Lifespan Respite Programs, including examples of the significant roles UCEDDs have played in building and implementing Lifespan Respite state systems, will be offered.Back to Session: Welcome Reception and Poster Session