New Online ADA Resource Guide!

In partnership with Utah's Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the IDRPP at Utah State University is enhancing accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities through a new project named Accessibility & Health. Our resources, initially for local health departments, are beneficial for various organizations.

We are actively creating a resource guide on our website for understanding and adhering to ADA and other accessibility requirements specific to public health departments. Check it frequently, as we will be continually adding new products to our guide. And please let us know if you have one to add!

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ADA Highlight - Accessible Electronic Documents

An important part of public health is education through reading materials and community events. In order to reach everyone in our service areas, all written products should be available in print as well as in accessible electronic form. This is especially important for community members who may have visual impairments and/or use screen readers or other assistive devices to take in information. Accessible electronic documents should include the following elements:

Clear, plain language
Large print
Text descriptions (called alt text) of pictures or graphs
Written accommodations to include people with disabilities at events

It is not enough to ensure physical accessibility to community facilities. Signage must also be made accessible for all!

If you haven't already been trained, please sign up for the Accessible Documents training through WebAIM at USU.

ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENTS TRAININGS

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Help Us Improve ADA Compliance Training!

Are you a health care worker passionate about accessibility? We need your expertise to test the usability of our new ADA compliance training materials!

Click the link to join our 2 hour focus group and make a difference in public health departments across Utah.

Your feedback is

invaluable!

Questions? Email Elle at Rebecca.Smith@usu.edu or Dr. Chen at Chen.Chen@usu.edu.

This study was approved by USU IRB. Protocol #14360.

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New Fact Sheet! Trauma-Informed Care

People with disabilities often face increased stress due to societal attitudes and the lack of access to resources readily available to those without disabilities.

Trauma-informed care acknowledges these unique challenges and offers tailored support to address and mitigate the impact of such stressors. extra challenges and providing support.

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Upcoming Trainings

Culturally Responsive Considerations for Working with Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds in Healthcare Settings

Date: Thursday, June 27, from 12:30-1:30 PM

Presenter: Dr. Eduardo Ortiz

This webinar will include content and discussions of several health and healthcare related topics for diverse multicultural populations.

We will discuss:

Social demographics and health disparities
Challenges when working with multicultural populations
Strategies for cultural responsiveness to enhance health outcomes

Join us to enhance your understanding and competence in serving diverse communities effectively.

DHHS Disability 101 Training

This is a recording of the DHHS Disability 101 training offered by the USU Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice.

This training covers the basics of working with and including individuals with disabilities in your workplace and programs.

Inclusion & Belonging Training

This training goes over the attributes of inclusive environments, and provides some quick proactive strategies and supports that you can use to make your offices and clinics more inclusive and inviting to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds.

Health Department Highlight

Davis County Health Department is a stellar example of online accessibility!

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(435) 797-1981