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Project

Nevada Disability Peer Action Coalition

Center:

NV-Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Scott Youngs
[email protected]
775-682-9056

Project Description:

1. Provide supports for related discussions and activism regarding existing barriers in the community for people with disabilities. 2. Create the space for meaningful discussion of social justice issues and to take action to eliminate barriers. 3. 100% formed and led by people with disabilities. 4. We take the decision making out of the hands of the so-called professionals and put it back in the hands of people with disabilities. The real experts.

Keyword(s):

Consumers and Peers

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State