Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability resources available at TNPathfinder.org. In addition to the growing directory of resources on Pathfinder’s website, here are some we’re highlighting this month.
Training Community Clinicians to Enhance Quality Care for Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
May-Oct 2024
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience health disparities, earlier mortality, and a higher prevalence of chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. While multiple factors affect these disparities, access to well-trained clinicians is beneficial in reducing some of these disparities. This project, funded by Wellpoint, seeks to support clinicians providing care for adults with I/DD by providing training specific to I/DD and improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Experienced clinicians in I/DD at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and nationally have joined forces to develop an ECHO I/DD training program. ECHO stands for Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, and the model is being used worldwide to provide training in more than 50 medical conditions. It is structured as live video-conferencing sessions, consisting of a didactic, case presentation, a question/answer session, and general discussion, that specifically designed to foster an all-teach/all-learn environment.
We are seeking physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and billing mental health professionals who accept Wellpoint Medicaid insurance and who care for adults with IDD to participate in video-conferencing sessions. These sessions will meet for an hour twice a month, for six months, starting May 9, 2024. Participants will be compensated, and the sessions will also count for CME.
During the sessions, topics will include:
- Supporting adults with IDD in clinic.
- Managing co-occurring medical conditions.
- Managing co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
- Housing and community supports.
- Supporting families/caregivers.
- Post-secondary education and employment and more!
Dr. Beth Malow is the Vanderbilt site director. For more information or to sign up please contact: projectECHO@VUMC.org
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The Tennessee Justice Center has shared several informational graphics on important programs to assist people in the disability community and how they can help you with those programs. Each graphic is written in English and in Spanish. Please feel free to download and share this information with someone who needs it. Click the image for download.
Here’s How to TJC Can Help!
SNAP Guide for Families
Need Help Finding Healthcare
WIC
For more information or to contact Tennessee Justice Center visit their website.
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Tucker’s House is officially open!
Tucker’s House retrofitting solutions will serve the individual with a disability throughout their lifetime and assist them every day. They provide services from start to finish, starting with a professional home assessment with their architectural designer and a therapist to create a home modification plan to meet our client’s needs. They also
oversee the entire construction and retrofitting process to create a safe and accessible home for the families they serve. Families of all socioeconomic backgrounds benefit from the services provided, and they offer financial assistance on a sliding scale.
For more information or to apply visit tuckershouse.org or click here to download their information packet.