Washington County Board For The Handicapped

Washington County Board For The Handicapped is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov to receive federal awards. It appears to be a county board focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and handicaps in Washington County.

Through recent sub-federal grant awards, Washington County Board For The Handicapped has provided services related to improving transportation access and healthcare for seniors and individuals with disabilities. It received funding from the Missouri Department of Transportation to acquire accessible vehicles supporting transportation for this population. Additionally, it has partnered with The Curators of the University of Missouri on multiple grants aimed at linking adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to preventive healthcare and health promotion programs. Specific services included identifying and recruiting participants with unmet preventive care needs, coordinating linkages to community health resources, building capacity of local organizations to implement evidence-based health promotion interventions, conducting accessibility assessments, developing directories of accessible healthcare providers and facilities, and fostering awareness of the grant project through outreach efforts. The work involved designating staff members as linkage coordinators, attending meetings, documenting activities, and providing recommendations for improving community capacity.