Expanding Disabilities Network's (UCEDDs) Access to COVID 19 Vaccine
Project Description:
By signing below, I indicate that the agency listed above wishes to be considered for ACL funding titled Expanding Disabilities Networks (UCEDD) Access to COVID 19 Vaccines. I further provide assurance that:
1. the agency is designated as a UCEDD by ACL.
2. the funds will supplement and not supplant existing UCEDD funding.
3. 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.
4. the agency will do outreach to Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Protection and Advocacy Agencies, State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, and Centers for Independent Living Offices, and other University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the state to maximize state coordination wherever possible.
5. the agency will provide semi-annual federal financial reports and annual program narrative reports that describe activities conducted, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. The written summary will also include number of people served or impacted by the services provided. I understand that ACL will provide further guidance on how to submit these reports.
6. I furthermore certify that I am the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) of the agency identified above and have the authority to submit this request on behalf of the above identified agency.
Keyword(s):
COVID 19; Vaccine; UCEDD
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
