Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET.
Presenters:
Linda Squiers, PhD, Senior Health Communication Scientist, RTI
Linda Holt, PhD, Health Communication Scientist, RTI
Molly Lynch, MPH, of the Audience Engagement Research Program, RTI
Summary of presentation:
Although many public health organizations attempt to ensure that information is understandable and actionable, people with an intellectual or developmental disability, as well as others with literacy limitations, may still have difficulty understanding public health messages meant for the public. In close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RTI International and CommunicateHealth have developed a Product Development Tool to guide development of products (e.g., website information, print materials, videos) for people with intellectual disabilities and extreme low literacy (IDD/ELL). In this webinar, learn why developing specific products for this audience is essential, especially during public health emergencies, as well as how to use the new Product Development Tool.