AUCD: Poster Symposium: Improving Physical, Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness for People with Disabilities: Equal Access to Safety: Navigating the Intersection of Disability, Mental Illness and Domestic Violence

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Equal Access to Safety: Navigating the Intersection of Disability, Mental Illness and Domestic Violence [download]

Presenter

Beth Mineo, Ph.D., Director
Center for Disabilities Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Jane Donovan, M.Ed., Project Coordinator, Newark, DE, DE - Center for Disabilities Studies, UCEDD;

Description

This session details the collaboration among a UCEDD, organization serving individuals with mental illness, and a statewide coalition focusing on domestic violence as we sought to improve services for those who are experiencing intimate partner violence. The three-year collaboration explored the intersection of domestic violence, disability and mental illness and tackled issues of respect, accessibility, empowerment and cultural competency, as well as differing perspectives on key definitions and practices.

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