The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) has been awarded a 5 year, 2.5 million dollar grant by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. This grant is part of the National Program to Eliminate Diabetes-Related Disparities in Vulnerable Populations. The project includes the formation of the KIPDA Rural Diabetes Coalition, a collaborative of people from Bullitt, Henry, and Shelby Counties, KIPDA, and the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. Diabetes has no boundaries; a unified coalition will search for solutions to managing type II diabetes in the counties of Bullitt, Henry, and Shelby. KIPDA is excited to partner with the Kent School of Social work who will provide guidance in program development and evidence based evaluation of the project. The grant project goals will identify barriers to proper health care and proper nutrition, decrease obesity and smoking in older adults (50+) who have diabetes in Bullitt, Henry, and Shelby Counties. We hope to accomplish this through initiatives developed through the KIPDA Rural Diabetes Coalition, such as, education, health fairs and other community activities specifically designed for the target counties, based on research done by the University of Louisville, community partners, and KIPDA.

1. Concept Mapping Results:Hearing All Voices KIPDA Rural Diabetes Coalition May 19, 2011

2. Participants were asked to: Create statements that describe what this coalition needs (resources, skills, attitude, structure, members, leadership, etc.) in order to be successful……. Beginning The Process: Bullitt County

3. Leaders who have the time to commit to the coalition A mission and vision A very effective marketing plan To make the community aware of resources available in each community Members who believe in the core purpose of this initiative Members with adequate knowledge of community resources To have a facilitator at each meeting to keep it focused Monetary support 101 Statements Created: The Coalition needs…

4. Sorting and Rating: Henry County

5. 100 This coalition needs to represent the diversity of the population in the three counties 47 This coalition needs members who are committed to all counties and not just to their own home county

6. Organizational Structure Meeting Structure Sustainability Membership Leadership Public Relations/Marketing Critical activities Core values

7. Importance vs. Feasibility

8. Task groups