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Project

Transforming the Healthcare of Women with Disabilities

Center:

CA-Tarjan Center UCLA, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Eileen Fowler
[email protected]
310-825-4028

Project Description:

The Transforming Healthcare for Women with Disabilities Initiative is planned as a two year multi-site project which will address health disparities faced by women with cerebral palsy while improving their quality of life. Four sites are involved in this project, including: Columbia University Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, University of California Los Angeles, and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Each site will focus on a specific component of women's health with regard to women with CP. The overall project aims to establish not only a strong base of knowledge about the specific issues and challenges in providing healthcare to women with disabilities but also to provide information, communication materials, and examples needed to deliver exceptional care unique to the needs of women with CP and similar disabilities.

Keyword(s):

Women, health, disabilities, health disparities, cerebral palsy

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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