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Project

Oklahoma Family Network (OFN): Technical Assistance and Support for Cultural Awareness

Center:

OK-Center for Learning and Leadership, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Erica Herrera
[email protected]
405-271-4500 41034

Project Description:

Oklahoma CLL/UCEDD bilingual staff provides the Hispanic perspective and technical assistance, training and mentoring to Spanish speaking families and leaders for the Oklahoma Family Network (OFN). Cultural awareness is provided to leadership, staff and families. Technical assistance around medical, mental and behavior health and one-on-one support and mentoring is provided to emerging family leaders. Training to Spanish speaking families, self-advocates and community partners is provided. She represents and brings the perspective of the Hispanic population to national, regional and local conferences and resource fairs.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, 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, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County, State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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