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The TB Voices Project

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The TB Voices Project

The TB Voices Project documented individuals' TB experience using photos, video/voice recordings, and/or their written story. Twenty-eight people from across King and Snohomish County, Washington shared their TB experiences through the TB Voices Project in 2013. The website contains: video and audio clips of more than 25 TB stories; a 13 minute video applicable for all audiences; and an active blog.

Author:

TB Photovoice, TBPV

Audiences:

Community Leaders, Parents/Families, Persons With LTBI

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications

Language:

English

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