Individuals had difficulties entering and/or moving around in healthcare facilities had difficulties with or were unable to use medical diagnostic equipment, exam tables, or exam chairs in their healthcare appointments and had difficulties with or did not receive interpreter services. Results indicated that many of these individuals experienced physical, programmatic, and communication barriers to healthcare. To identify strategic approaches to remove these barriers primarily by increasing ADA compliance.To understand the access barriers to healthcare experienced by people with disabilities in the Northwestern United States, and.To characterize the existing evidence on healthcare access in the context of Titles II and III of the ADA,.

In 2017, the Northwest ADA Center initiated a five-year study implemented in three phases with the following three aims: As part of the 2016-2021 grant cycle, the Northwest ADA Center is conducting a five-year research project to identify existing evidence of healthcare access and the ADA, explore barriers experienced by individuals with disabilities in accessing healthcare in the Northwest Region, and identify effective approaches in ADA implementation to reduce these barriers.

Healthcare access for individuals with disabilities is a national priority in the effort to eliminate health disparities. Healthcare Access: Research, Communities of Practice, and Checklists If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to RHYTTAC at or at any time during the event via Event Chat.The Northwest ADA Center serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Jeffrey Daniels, Runaway and Homeless Youth Regional Program Manager, Regions 8, 9, &10, Family and Youth Services BureauĪccess Virtual Event Platform InformationĬlick HERE to access instructions and information regarding the 2021 Regional Training Virtual Event Platform.

Title IV-E Prevention Program Implementation Presentation (PDF).

Janice Holt, M.A.P., Ph.D., Program Specialist R10, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Nadia Nijim, MSW MPH, Child Welfare Program Specialist, Children’s Bureau/ACYF/ACF – Region 10, U.S.

'Title IV-E Prevention Program Implementation Updates' (Presentation and Discussion)

Megan Knoster, Basic Center Program Manager, J Bar J Youth Services.

Eliza Wilson, Maternity Group Home Program Manager, J Bar J Youth Services.

Deirdre Kasberger, Chief Operations Manager, J Bar J Youth Services.

'Pandemic Fatigue and Burnout' (Presentation and Q&A)

Thomas Bonnington, Program Specialist R10, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Janice Holt, M.A.P., Ph.D., Program Specialist R10, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

*Presentation and session materials to be added as they become available.

Meredith Hicks, RHYTTAC Director, Youth Collaboratory.

Sanzanna Dean, Director, Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Family and Youth Services Bureau

Lori Hunter, Principal Associate, Enabling Technologies, Abt Associates.

Gloria Watkins, Program Specialist, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Resa Matthew, Director, Division of Evaluation, Data and Policy, Family and Youth Services Bureau

Maddox Guerilla, Youth Catalyst Team, Youth Collaboratory.

Jeff Stern, Chief Engagement Officer, National Runaway Safeline.

Susan Frankel, Chief Executive Officer, National Runaway Safeline.

Ana Cody, Human Trafficking Advisor, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Areon Kelvington, Runaway and Homeless Youth Regional Program Manager, Regions 4, 5 and 7, Family and Youth Services Bureau.

Sanzanna Dean, Director, Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Family and Youth Services Bureau Please CLICK HERE for Day One's presentation and session materials. Regional Program Manager: Jeffrey Daniels Below you will find your region's agenda, supplemental materials, and information regarding access to the Virtual Event Platform.įederal Program Officers: Janice Holt, Thomas Bonnington Welcome to The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC), 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Grantees Regional Training. REGION X: 2021 Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantees Regional Training

Region x training