MHIDD Utah Training Initiative
Project Description:
The Utah UCEDD (USU Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice) will develop and implement a coordinated, culturally responsive, trauma-informed cross-systems training plan to increase the capacity of direct support professionals (DSPs) and case managers/support coordinators to meet the needs of IDD/MHI individuals in Utah. This goal will be achieved through the following objectives: (1) Convene a multidisciplinary project advisory board that includes self-advocates, family members, state department personnel, advocacy organizations, and service providers; (2) Conduct a "landscape analysis" to evaluate capacity and needs within current systems of care for people with IDD/MHI; (3) Develop and implement a training plan to increase the capacity of DSPs and support coordinators who work with individuals with IDD/MHI in Utah; (4) Improve coordination and cultural responsiveness of state agencies and other key stakeholders who provide services to individuals with IDD/MHI; and (5) Develop a sustainability plan to ensure long-term project impact. Project outcomes include: (1) Increased access to evidence-based supports for individuals with IDD/MHI; (2) Increased capacity of DSPs and support coordinators to meet the needs of individuals with IDD/MHI; (3) Increased collaborative capacity within Utah's DD and MH systems; and (4) a long-term plan and resources to support the sustainability of project activities. Expected products include a landscape analysis report, advisory board operating procedures, a training plan, evidence-based training curricula, webinars, fact sheets, evaluation reports, a sustainability plan, and a project website. All project activities and products will be reviewed to ensure adherence to principles of accessibility, inclusion, and positive portrayal of people with disabilities and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
Keyword(s):
Mental Health, co-occurring, intellectual disability, dual diagnosis
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
