Arkansas Cancer Coalition Grant
Project Description:
The Arkansas Disability and Health Program at Partners for Inclusive Communities, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, has been working to promote the health of persons with disabilities and prevent secondary conditions since 2001. Through collaboration with a wide spectrum of disability and/or health related organizations, the Arkansas Disability and Health Program has made great strides in improving health and wellness for Arkansans with disabilities. Using funds from the current proposal, ADHP will pursue one goal ? Chapter 3 Access to Treatment Goal A. Ensure that all Arkansans affected by cancer are aware of and have access to, appropriate, high quality care. Objective 4. Increase accessibility and utilization of cancer treatment education resources. With the assistance of Accessibility Ambassadors, ADHP staff will survey 5 mammography clinics and 5 cancer treatment facilities for accessibility of facility, services and patient education materials. ADHP will also research accessible and culturally appropriate cancer treatment educational resources and develop a Health Brief: Cancer and Disabilities in Arkansas to be disseminated to cancer treatment facilities around the state. ADHP is requesting $38,150.22 which will cover staff time, the purchasing of cancer treatment educational resources for assessment, travel to clinics, printing and dissemination of findings.
Keyword(s):
mammography, cancer treatment accessibility
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
