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Participatory Evaluation of DeafBlind Support Services
Participatory Evaluation of DeafBlind Support Services
A partnership was formed between ACCERT members and Connect Society to evaluate the DeafBlind Support Services pilot program in 2019. The program was designed to provide individualized support services to DeafBlind Albertans living in the Edmonton area who experience challenges related to physical and mental health, isolation, and dependence on others. The evaluation process used a participatory approach, fostering transformative partnerships through collaboration and co-learning.
The evaluation identified key outcomes for the DeafBlind community, including enhanced autonomy and independence, increased inclusion opportunities, improved physical and mental health, and meaningful employment opportunities. As a result of the program's success, funding was renewed for the organization. The project has been completed, and a paper is in the process of being published.
Researchers
Researchers
Colleen McClure
Navida Bachan
Roni McCarthy
Cheryl Redhead
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Level Up Gaming League
Level Up Gaming League
This project is being completed in partnership with Level Up Gaming League, a community-identified need to examine tabletop roleplaying games as an approach to social skill development in structurally marginalized youth. Level Up Gaming League provides customized game sessions tailored to the needs of participants and community partners. An improved understanding of this approach to intervention may help facilitate increased development and implementation with careful consideration for ways to optimize outcomes.
Level Up Gaming Leagues missions is to partner with existing organizations that support at-risk or marginalized populations in order to provide positive, intentional tabletop gaming experiences.
This project is being completed in partnership with Level Up Gaming League.
Documenting the history of the New Canadian Health Centre
Documenting the history of the New Canadian Health Centre
The New Canadian Health Centre (NCHC) is a community-driven refugee health center in Edmonton, Alberta, and the first of its kind in the province. It was established in August 2021 to address the health and social needs of thousands of resettled families in a culturally appropriate manner. The aim of the study is to document the history and implementation of the NCHC, understand the objectives and decisions that led to its establishment and current location, and collect information on its current state and future perspectives. This project is crucial in contributing to the knowledge base on refugee health centers and their impact on the resettlement process, as well as identifying areas for improvement and future development.
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Researchers
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