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Project

General Improvement Funds Sickle Cell Project

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

robin lipton ingram
[email protected]
501-301-1111

Project Description:

Two state senators directed state discretionary funds to the UCEDD to be used to provide funding for a legislative task force on sickle cell disease and for education about sickle cell disease. Partners staff members conduct training in various locations around the state. These funds are also used to develop services that are deemed necessary by the legislative task force.

Keyword(s):

Family Support, Community-based, Behavior Support

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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