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Project

Technical Assistance "Life Like Any Other"

Center:

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

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

Agreement between Envision Unlimited and UIC DHD regarding work on the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities grant titled, "Life Like Any Other: Enhancing Community Collaboration." IDHD has selected a graduate student in the Disabilities Studies program to focus on this project. This student will work with residents and staff of Envision Unlimited CILA homes, utilize interest and capacity inventories as a tool to outreach to community organizations aligned to each person's interests, and provide 1:1 support in assisting in the integration of persons into organizations in their communities.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787