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Project

Preparing Michigan Public Health Workers to Improve Health Outcomes for People with Disabilities

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Janks
[email protected]
313-577-6368

Project Description:

MI-DDI is dedicated to supporting professionals through this program and will provide a wide range of public health services and supports. This will include the provision of culturally affirmative and linguistically accessible information, access assistance for vaccines and boosters, transition and diversion from high-risk congregate settings to community living, provision and connections to 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 people with disabilities.

Keyword(s):

public health, disabilities, training

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State