Educating Healthcare Professionals and the Sighted Community of Worcester County on the Health Disparities among VIPs 2020-2021

This project will engage medical professionals in various specialties, improving their health literacy and reducing health disparity for individuals who are blind or who suffer with low vision VIPs. Current medical practice protocols and patient interactions are many times lacking in correct etiquette for the individuals in this population group.

Project Details

Organization Name

VISIONS Consulting

Organization Type
Community-based organization
Project Lead

Jack Peacock

Location
Massachusetts
Start Date
May 1, 2020
End Date
April 30, 2021
Funding Amount
$10000
Demographics
Health care Provider
Adults (19-64 yrs.)
Medically Underserved Areas/Populations
Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health