Healing Narratives
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Overview
The goal of Healing Narratives is to capture the experiences of BIPOC with IDD (co-researchers) regarding their experiences with their patient-doctor communication and disseminate the information on how to improve patient-doctor communication by using participatory research methods.
Major Activities
- Partner with three community organizations that support Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC) adults with IDD
- Train organization liaisons and adults with IDD to communicate their stories about interactions with health care professionals by using art (photographs; drawings; paintings; poetry, etc.) and storytelling
- Share art and stories to build awareness of people's lived experiences
Funding Source
- WTH Foundation
Target Audience
People of color with IDD (Arc of VA and Richmond Resources for Independent living, Inc)
Contact
Seb Prohn
Email: smprohn@vcu.edu
Angela West
Email: Westa3@vcu.edu