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Project

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

Center:

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

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

UIC 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):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

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, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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