“Do Peer Health Navigators

help people with disabilities get better health care?”

The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Access Living are seeking volunteers for a research study.

To qualify for the study, participants must be:  a person with a physical disability, receive healthcare through Medicaid, be at least 21 years old, in need of help getting health care needs met.

The study includes:

Three 1-hour interviews over the course of one year

Work with Peer Health Navigator for one year

Activities that will take place at UIC at 1919 West Taylor in Chicago

Volunteers will receive $25 for each interview completed.

For more information, contact Susan Magasi at smagas1@uic.edu or 312-996-4603.