Improving Healthcare for Older Adults with I/DD in Communities of Color
Project Description:
People with disabilities experience poorer health outcomes when compared to those without disabilities and face significant barriers to adequate healthcare due to inaccessible medical facilities, lack of appropriate healthcare provider training, and provider stereotypes. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with disabilities face unique systemic challenges due to their intersecting identities. In Michigan, African American adults have a higher prevalence of disability (1 in 3). Aging with a disability also presents considerable challenges with many health care needs going unidentified and unmet when compared with the general population. By training healthcare professionals on the complexities of caring for this population, we can better address the unique healthcare needs of this group. The proposed project will design, implement, and evaluate a training curriculum for primary care health professionals and trainees focusing on the overlap of disability and aging in communities of color. The expertise and leadership of people with lived experience will be integral to every aspect of the project.
Keyword(s):
Developmental Disabilities, Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Not Applicable
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
