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Project

International Trainings and TA

Center:

MA-Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Paula Sotnik
[email protected]
617-287-4343

Project Description:

The need is for culturally responsive disability supports. We want to develop a capacity of teachers, families, providers to support young adults with disabilities in Nepal and Maurituis in addition to a capacity of UNESCO participants on implementation of CRPP; a capacity of seniors on living independently, using UD and UDL; a capacity of trainers to use our bassic disability curriculum to train others. Most of the work is to be done in India, Nepal and Maurituis. The expected benefits include an increaswe in knowledge and application of disability law and practices, access and accommodations, UD and UDL, and additional resources.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

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

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Geographic Area - Other, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

International

Funding Source: