Resources for Education and Action for Community Health in Ambler

Pilot studies: CEET, RWJ  Uncertainty breeds fear, confusion, misinformation  What is the risk?  How do we talk about risk?  Porous boundaries around the problem  Where is the risk?  What happens when asbestos hits the air, water or soil?  Individual health vs. community identity  Competing visions for the future

Program goals  Engage stakeholders in the development of a repository of information about the asbestos story in South and West Ambler  What has it been like to live in this community?  What is known about asbestos and risk for asbestos related disease?  What do we need to learn?

Program goals  Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn from each other  Scientists  Residents  Businesses  Regulatory agencies  Government  Industry

Chemical Heritage Foundation  A Library, Museum, and Center for Scholars  Project Involvement  Center for Contemporary History and Policy  RE Institute for Education and Outreach  Tools and Contributions  Expertise in oral history  Expertise in history of science-based programming (e.g., exhibits, community outreach)

What will we do?  Year one  What are the issues we need to include?  IRB  Develop partnerships  Talk to people

What will we do?  Year two  Develop the exhibit  Develop an online version

Years 3-5  Go live!  School groups  Community groups  Business groups  Legislative and regulatory groups

Evaluation  Knowledge  About asbestos  About resources  Attitudes  Community identity  Social capital  Cohesion

Evaluation  Process and outcome  Methods  Interviews  Surveys  Focus groups

Opportunities for Collaboration  Want to share your ideas with us?  Interested in being interviewed?  Contact:  Lisa Jacobs, MSW  REACH Ambler Project Manager  (215) 