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  • Thank you so much for your interest in joining the EmpowerED Workshop.

    Participant Action Research (PAR) is a collaborative and empowering approach to research that involves individuals directly affected by particular issues. Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) is when people, organizations, and researchers work together as a team to study and improve things that matter to their community.

    PAR/CBPR Training provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to better participate in local research initiatives. Our program consists of

    • Four 1/2-Day Trainings
    • Graduation Day + Focus Group Discussions
    • Limited to 25 participants

    During the four 1/2-day trainings, participants learn to frame research questions, develop their voice, and collaborate in community-based research projects.

    This is an application process and your participation is subject to approval.  You will be notified no later than [] of your application status. 

    IN PERSON Trainings will take place at
    ConnectABILITY
    5101 Medical Drive
    San Antonio Texas 78229
    (Located within the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio)

    • EmpowerED In person Training #1 | October 10th, 2025 10 AM - 2 PM
    • EmpowerED In person Training #2 | October 17th, 2025 10 AM - 2 PM
    • EmpowerED In person Training #3 | October 24th, 2025 10 AM - 2 PM
    • EmpowerED In person Training #4 | October 31st, 2025 10 AM - 2 PM
    • Graduation & Focus Group Discussion | TBD

    Bus Stops located within in the vicinity of include:  

    • Route 520 Medical Center Circular: This route serves various locations in and around the Medical Center, including major hospitals and clinics, with frequent stops along Medical Dr.
    • Routes 100, 602, 603, and 605: These travel through or directly serve the Medical Center and nearby areas, and include stops within walking distance of Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital 
  • EmpowerED Research Training Interest Form

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

    By providing us with as much information about how to reach you, connect with you, and where you live, we can better identify opportunities for effective and impactful community engagement.

    There are 9 questions in the section below.  Any question noted with an asterisk is required.

  • You may respond to the questions in the corresponding fields below, or upload a video of your responses to the questions in this section with an audio or video file at the bottom of this page.


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  • DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

    By providing us with as much information about yourself as possible, we can work to meet the diversity goals of our programs.  We are also able to use this information to help you identify and match you with opportunities.

    There are 7 questions in the section below. 

  • You may respond to the questions in the corresponding fields below, or upload a video of your responses to the questions in this section with an audio or video file at the bottom of this page.

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  • PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

  • There are 9 questions in the section below.

  • You may respond to the questions in the corresponding fields below, or upload a video of your responses to the questions in this section with an audio or video file at the bottom of this page.


  • 9. In order to create a historial record of this workshop, some of the proceedings will be recorded. By registering for the workshop:

     

    I acknowldge the potential use of my image, voice, or writting for archival and promotional use.

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