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Project

WCF Transitional Housing Initiative

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Roberta Sick
[email protected]
501-301-1117

Project Description:

UA - Partners for Inclusive Communities will work with Women and Childrens First Transitional Housing/Community Housing Staff to provide support, education, and consult services in serving victims with disabilities or victims who have children with disabilities. Schedule and provide at least four trainings regarding serving victims with disabilities, trauma informed advocacy for transitional housing staff and housing collaborators. Provide as requested by transitional housing staff, information needed by residents and staff on topics such as: special education services and other needs related to IDEA and schools or Section 504, accessing community resources. Assist transitional housing staff to develop, pilot and implement a supplemental independent living plan using a functional needs framework in addressing housing concerns with residents who have disabilities or who have children with disabilities.

Keyword(s):

domestic violence, transitional housing

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Housing-Related Activities

Target Audience:

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

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County