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Project

RRTC on Family Support

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Family Support aims to contribute to a better understanding of the phenomenon of family support. Ultimately, the work of the center aims to contribute to improvements in community living, participation, health, function, and other outcome of individuals with disabilities who are supported by family members. The center plans to do this by disseminating information and products and providing technical assistance to state agencies, organizations and families with the goal of supporting family members in their care and support efforts.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

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

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787