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Project

Public Health Workforce Expansion

Center:

CT-A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Mary Beth Bruder
[email protected]
860-679-1500

Project Description:

This project will expand the capacity of the public health workforce in the state to meet the needs of persons with disabilities through pre-service and in-service activities. The project will increase the capacity of graduate programs in public health to provide courses and coursework on disability and public health through on-going technical assistance and training, and development of an online module. The project will also increase the capacity of local health departments in the state to meet the needs of persons with disabilities by conducting a survey of local health directors and providing follow-up technical assistance and training. Additional community trainings and workshops on integrating disability into public health education, partnering with disability organizations, and making accessible content will be provided.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

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

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County, State

Funding Source: