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Project

2a-1 Self- and Family-Advocacy

Center:

CA-UC Davis at the MIND Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Robin Hansen
[email protected]
916-703-0235

Project Description:

CEDD, in partnership with Fiesta Educativa and Warmline Family Resource Center, is working to strengthen advocacy skills for individuals with disabilities and their families, with special emphasis on the Latino community. CEDD promotes self- and family-advocacy via outreach, workshops, networking, training, technical assistance and website resources. Ongoing activities include training in political advocacy; sibling workshops; and parent training videos in both English and Spanish.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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