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Project

VKC Community Engagement Initiative

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Whitney Loring
[email protected]
615-343-6153

Project Description:

The core of our Community Engagement Initiative is the Families First Program, which provides behavioral strategies to caregivers of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As an extension of Families First, TRIAD began the Organizational Engagement Program in 2013. This program focuses on supporting organizations in building capacity for inclusion of individuals with ASD. The Inclusive Network of Nashville (INN) is an innovative partnership with community cultural and civic organizations that works to promote full inclusion of all children and adults. These organizations are prominent arts, education, athletic, and community organizations across Nashville, who readily took initiative in learning how to be a stronger and more reliable community for everyone. Partnerships include training staff to increase awareness, developing research-based supports to increase accessibility for families, and hosting an inclusive/modified performance or activity.

Keyword(s):

autism, families, community engagement

Core Function(s):

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

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

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

Yes

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