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Project

Advanced Training in Translational and Transformational Research to Improve Outcomes for People with Disabilities

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

The University of Illinois at Chicago provides an intensive interdisciplinary postdoctoral training program that actively engages scholars in research designed to improve the health, employment, and community engagement and participation outcomes for persons with disabilities. This advanced training program will focus on sub-populations of disabled persons who are mostly likely to encounter the greatest number of barriers in community life: minorities, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, persons with severe physical disabilities, and older adults.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: