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Project

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

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Janks
[email protected]
313-577-6368

Project Description:

The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) will conduct a needs assessment, provide a literature review, educate health care providers, coordinate a linkage demonstration project, identify and recruit adults with disabilities, identify accessible healthcare providers and community programs and provide a final report on lessons learned and best practices to improve access to health promotion programs for people with disabilities.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: