Susan G. Komen Grant 2009-10
The American Association on Health and Disability is the recipient of a grant for 2009-2010 from Susan G. Komen for the Cure entitled “Project Accessibility: Removing Barriers for Women with Disabilities.” The purpose of the grant is to
- Increase breast cancer screening among women with disabilities and women from various cultures by administering a survey tool to assess the accessibility (environmental, architectural, communication, attitudinal, linguistic) barriers in mammography facilities located in the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County in Maryland, Alexandria City in Virginia, and Fairfax, Loudon, Arlington, and Prince William Counties in Virginia.
- Increase disability awareness, cultural sensitivity and knowledge of health care providers at mammogram facilities in the targeted locations that will promote breast cancer screenings for women with disabilities and women from various cultures.
- Address cultural and linguistic barriers by providing materials for clients and healthcare providers which are culturally and linguistically appropriate and focus on breast self exam techniques, cancer risk factors, and prevention.
We invite you to preview the following documents that AAHD and our partners have developed:
- Press Release on “Project Accessibility: Removing Barriers for Women with Disabilities”
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- Susan G. Komen for the Cure and American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) Work Toward Increasing Mammography Screening for Women with Disabilities in the D.C. Metro Area
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- Introductory Letter to Mammography Facilities
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- List of Surveyed Mammography Sites 2009-2010
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- Mammography Accessibility Facility Survey
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- Introductory Letter for Breast Cancer Screening Survey for Women with Disabilities
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- Breast Cancer Screening Survey for Women with Disabilities
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- Tips for Mammography Staff: How to Serve Women with Disabilities More Effectively
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- Tips for Women with Disabilities: Getting Your Mammogram
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- Table of Contents from Disability and Cultural Awareness Compendium for Mammography Facilities
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- Cultural Competency Resources and Organizations
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- Post Survey Evaluation
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- Suggested Intake Questions on Special Needs When Scheduling a Mammography Appointment
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