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KIMMEL: NeedleEase Initiative

Center:
MT-University of Montana Rural Institute, UCEDD
Fiscal Year:
2026
Contact Information:
Molly Kimmel
[email protected]
406-243-5467
Project Description:
This is year 1 of a potential 3-year project, focused on gathering data, forming relationships, and creating a pilot project. The eventual goal is to partner with providers managing community placements (group homes) for Montanans with I/DD and their primary pharmacies and labs, our project would provide assistive technologies (AT), training in use of AT, and encouragement of ongoing use to decrease fearfulness and increase compliance with critically important blood draw and shots. Our project would have real and immediate impact on the health of Montanans I/DD by increasing compliance with blood draws, insulin shots, and vaccines through the use of AT and by strengthening partnerships with providers, pharmacies, and labs.
Keyword(s):
Core Function(s):
Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Not Applicable
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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