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Expanding the Public Health Workforce

Center:
UT-Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2022
Contact Information:
Bora Lee
[email protected]
435-797-0466
Project Description:
ACL's Expanding the Public Health Workforce within the Aging and Disability Networks program provides funding to help cover the costs of staff to conduct public health activities. Professionals funded through this program may provide a wide range of public health services and supports, including culturally affirmative and linguistically accessible information, assistance with accessing vaccines (including boosters) and connecting to other services, transition and diversion from high-risk congregate settings to community living, health and wellness programs, activities that address social isolation and social determinants of health, and other activities that support the public health and wellbeing of older adults and people with disabilities.
Keyword(s):
Public Health Worker, Assistive Technology
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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