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Project

TCS - Tobacco Control Strategies for Mississippians with Disabilities

Center:

MS-Institute for Disability Studies, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Alma Ellis
[email protected]
601-432-6975

Project Description:

Develop nine disability-focused monthly newsletters addressing tobacco prevention and providing cessation tips. Utilize the winning design from FY16 contest to disseminate two tobacco prevention/cessation materials. Participate in four quarterly community health/wellness events for people with disabilities. Develop/submit coordinated cessation materials to be used in workshops. Share consumer education materials and information on a monthly basis.

Keyword(s):

Tobacco, smoking

Core Function(s):

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

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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