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Project

Partnership to Address Health Disparities in African American Youth with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - PCORI

Center:

MO-University of Missouri, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Cassie Webb
[email protected]
816-235-1767

Project Description:

UMKC-UCEDD staff have partnered with Children's Mercy Research Institute and The Transition Academy, a local organization that works with students and families with disabilities to effectively navigate the health and educational systems. This project engages patients, parents, caregivers, health care providers, researchers, educators, faith, industry and community leaders who are impacted or serve the IDD community to identify a comprehensive PCOR agenda to address health disparities among Black youth and those from underserved communities with IDD.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: