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Project

Charting the LifeCourse: Health Care Preferences and Supported Decision Making (SDM) for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID

Center:

MO-University of Missouri, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Michelle Reynolds
[email protected]
816-235-1759

Project Description:

The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Health Care Preferences and Supported Decision Making (SDM) for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) project seeks to enhance the partnership between medical professionals, adults with IDD, family members, and disability providers that supports informed choice and SDM practices on health care decisions. Utilizing a multi-level approach that enhances knowledge and skills, this initiative will provide training and coaching on SDM and facilitate effective communication with each target groups in the St. Joseph, Missouri (MO) area. A CtLC Healthcare Training and Coaching Toolkit will be developed and disseminated through this project.

Keyword(s):

Supported decision making in health care

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

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

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County