{"id":2349,"date":"2023-07-18T14:22:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T18:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/?page_id=2349"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:24:19","slug":"parent-community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/parent-community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent &amp; Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"><p class=\"lead\"><\/strong><\/em><em><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Parents and communities<\/strong><\/em> play an important role in the widespread dissemination of information about genomic screening for public health.\u00a0 By working with parents and caregivers we hope to make the ABGS program responsive to the needs of all North Carolina families and communities.<em><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"><\/p><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<p><em><strong><p class=\"lead\">The Genomic Education Learning Modules<\/strong><\/em> were co-developed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/about-us\/meet-the-teams\/#crb\">Community Research Board (CRB<\/a>) to provide a foundational understanding of genetics, genomics, and their relevance to age-based genomic screening. To support accessibility and engagement, the content is also available in multiple formats, including brochures, infographics, videos, and comic books, which are tailored to different learning preferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><div class = \"alert alert-warning  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Please let us know what you think about our content by filling out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/parent-community-engagement\/module-feedback-form\/\"><strong>our module feedback form!<\/strong><\/a> All information about this form will be used to support the improvement of these modules and other educational resources. <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<script>\n\n    (function($) {\n        $(\"body, html\").addClass(\"heels_full_width_overflow\");\n    })(jQuery);\n\n   <\/script>\n   <div style=\"background-color:#efefef;\" class=\"full-width-contained whitebackground highlight-2\">\n<h2><a id=\"modules\"><\/a>Genomic Education Modules<\/h2>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-1\"><\/a>&#8220;DNA \u2013 What is it and What Does it Do?&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/10\/ABGS-Module-1-DNA-What-is-it-and-what-does-it-do.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1ofLkXkNLB_Vy6ruR25nmpT--brtZfv7jfWJVm1Beqh8\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn about how your DNA is unique and how it works in your body.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-0-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-2\"><\/a>\u201cHow Traits are Inherited\u201d<\/h3>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/09\/Module-2-How-our-DNA-is-alike-and-different-colored-web-version-1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1hz8jRxDtQKchJKyS-YLYw3ljWvNtVd5M\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=107834292669741586820&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn how DNA is inherited and how it differs between people.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-1-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-3\"><\/a>\u201cYour Genes and Your Health\u201d\u00a0<\/h3>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/09\/Module-3-Your-Genes-and-Your-Health-colored-web-version-1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1mQvleArpNOuLPNjna2_BD6pzFCQ2KW_236VeYckjOBY\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn the connection between genes and health by explaining how diseases can occur due to differences in DNA.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-2-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-4\"><\/a>\u201cGenetic Testing and Screening\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/09\/Module-4-ABGS-Module-Genetic-Screening-and-Testing-colored-web-version-1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1afe0eG0H3mN4Ib_RG9yKcQ3TxlQGYLjq\/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=107834292669741586820&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn the ways that genetic healthcare tools can help you better understand your genetics.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-3-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-5\"><\/a>\u201cPrivacy and Protections in Genetics and Genomics Research\u201d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p \">\n<div><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/02\/Website_Version-9-ABGS-Module-Safeguards-in-Genetic-and-Genomic-Research.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1lFCtfKvgjA68_FIB6p4pHSs5YxWO2en9lY8C3pYoyHM\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn what genetic research is and what protections are in place for research participants.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-4-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"module-6\"><\/a>\u201cPossible Risks and Benefits of Genetic Screening\u201d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p \">\n<div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2026\/02\/Version-9-ABGS-Module-Possible-Benefits-and-Risks-of-Genetic-Screening.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1OgsLqn9l8l4MLgoYpm9Ssl54tL4GGwX7\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=107834292669741586820&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn about the potential risks and benefits of genetic screening on society.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-5-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"all-about\"><\/a>\u201cAll About Age-Based Genomic Screening\u201d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p \">\n<div>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/09\/Module-7-The-Age-based-Genomic-Screening-Program-colored-web-version-1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1O-zV5ptf6tBc2wSrXUMaL5I2jPrcxXsm9djswSCD0QA\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><i class=\"fa fa-file-powerpoint-o\" ><\/i> Slides<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn about what Age-Based Genomic Screening is and how it works in the clinic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-6-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"box-strip\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-layout\">\n<div class=\"box-strip-content\">\n<h3 class=\"box-strip-title\"><a id=\"consent\"><\/a>\u201cConsent Conversation\u201d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p \">\n<div><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/abgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1363\/2025\/09\/Consent-Conversation-comic-web-version-1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-certificate\" ><\/i> Comic<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-p\">Learn more about informed consent process in genomic research.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-strip-photo box-strip-7-photo\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<p>The project described was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institutes of Health, through Grant Award Number UM1TR004406. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH.<\/p>\n<p>To request a presentation for your community group or our participation in your community event, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ABGS@unc.edu\">ABGS@unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The project described was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institutes of Health, through Grant Award Number UM1TR004406. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. 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