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Project

Pennsylvania Inclusive Health Equity Collaborative

Center:

PA-Institute on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Sally Gould-Taylor
[email protected]
215-204-5775

Project Description:

Project Abstract Summary The creation of the Pennsylvania Inclusive Health Equity Collaborative (IHEC) by Temple University will work to mitigate the health disparities experienced by people with disabilities, mental health issues, and aging citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. With participation by people with disabilities and seniors, the IHEC will provide direct services and training, design systems, develop and implement programs and evaluate activities to end health disparities among the named disproportionately affected populations. The four overarching statewide activities will coordinate and collaborate with relevant people and organizations to enhance their ability to address these health disparities.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, 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, Territory, Geographic Area - Other, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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