THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED DENTAL CLINIC. THE DENTAL CLINIC EXPANSION PROJECT ALIGNS WITH EDA'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RESILIENCE PRIORITIES. IT WILL SERVE THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY THROUGH INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. THE MAJORITY OF THE ESTIMATED 40,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS EXPECTED TO VISIT THE MAC WILL MEET THE DEFINITION OF LOW INCOME.