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Project

Expanding the Public Health Workforce within the Disability Networks

Center:

PA-Institute on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Taye Hallock
[email protected]
215-204-3031

Project Description:

Description: The Pennsylvania Inclusive Health Equity Collaborative (IHEC) was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort mitigate health disparities and promote the wellbeing of people with disabilities, including those with mental health concerns and aging populations. The IHEC brings together the Institute on Disabilities, TechOWL (Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Act Program), and multiple research centers in Temple's College of Public Health. This initiative partners with people with lived experience in every aspect of direct service provision and training, program development and implementation, outreach, and evaluation. The Health Equity Specialist will support current and developing research and practice within the collaborative to advance health equity across the Commonwealth

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

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:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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