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Dubuque County, IA
Project Name
United for Change: Promoting Access and Empowering People with Disabilities who are Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Dubuque County, IA)
Partners
Hills and Dales Child Development Center
(http://www.hillsdales.org)
(http://riverviewcenter.org/)
Vision
United for Change will empower people with disabilities who are survivors of sexual abuse in their journey from crisis to healing. This collaboration between Hills & Dales and Riverview Center will advocate for a comprehensive service system that is person-centered and accessible.
Mission
United for Change will create a cohesive and holistic service system for people with developmental disabilities who are survivors of sexual abuse in Dubuque County, Iowa. This will be accomplished through innovative agency collaboration which: Utilizies multidisciplinary expertise in a person-centered approach to service provision at Hills & Dales and Riverview Center; enhances our policies as a way to better communicate and facilitate service service provision between partner agencies; eliminates barriers to enhance accessible, equitable and flexible service provision; cultivates agency cultures that are respectful, safe and empowering.
Contact Information
Riverview Center/Hills and Dales Child Development Center
Lisa Bernhard
563-556-7878 (v)
Email: lbernhard@hillsdales.org
