Communication and Health Advocacy Training - (CHAT)
Website
https://cdl.partnership.vcu.edu/health-advocacy-training-chat/
Overview
CHAT provides health literacy training to adults with disabilities, supporters and family members.
Major Activities
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Participants with disabilities will learn about:
- How to use person centered approaches to become a responsible health partner
- How to develop a one page person centered health profile to be shared with medical staff
- How to better communicate health concerns with doctors, healthcare providers, and supporters
- How to speak up and ask specific questions about their health
- How to prepare for medical visits and identify health priorities
Funding Source
- VCU Internal Grant/DBHDS
Target Audience
Adults with disabilities who are interested in developing health literacy communication skills.
Contact
Kayla Diggs Brody
diggskg@vcu.edu