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Project

Expanding Disabilities Network COVID-19 Vaccines

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Sharon Milberger
[email protected]
313-577-2654

Project Description:

The activities funded by this award will be consistent with the purpose of the funding to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines to include one or more of the following activities: Education about the importance of receiving a vaccine; Identifying people unable to independently travel to a site; Helping with scheduling a vaccine appointment; Arranging or providing accessible transportation; Providing companion/personal support; Reminding people of their second vaccination appointment if needed; and/or Providing technical assistance to local health departments or other entities on vaccine accessibility.

Keyword(s):

COVID-19

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

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, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State