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Strategy O: In partnership with those receiving or wanting transportation services, identify transportation needs and seek out available transportation services. Consider accessibility, rural access, cost.
10/02/2020
Core Functions > Provide accessible, culturally and linguistically competent services
In partnership with those receiving or wanting transportation services, identify transportation needs and seek out available transportation services. Consider accessibility, rural access, cost, etc. Build relationships with transportation service providers, so your service recipients become their priority. Advocate for broader transportation options to meet needs.
Learn more about StrategyStrategy H: Ensure materials, meetings, and emergency preparedness information are accessible and culturally and linguistically responsive, addressing literacy level, language, cultural respect, physical and cognitive and sensory accessibility.
09/25/2020
Core Functions > Address language, culture, literacy, and access barriers in all published materials and activities
Ensure materials, meetings, and emergency preparedness information are accessible and culturally and linguistically responsive, addressing literacy level, language, cultural respect, physical and cognitive and sensory accessibility. Know and serve the audience based on their strengths and needs.
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