Place, Rurality, and Who Gets Left Out: Equity Barriers in Rural Public Service

Have you ever wondered why some Pennsylvanians struggle to access public services simply because of where they live? This course explores how rurality shapes access to prevention, care, benefits, and crisis response, highlighting hidden barriers like transportation, broadband, and workforce shortages. Through practical examples and reflection, you’ll learn to spot these challenges and consider ways agencies can work together to improve equity. By the end, you’ll be ready to draft a collaboration idea to help make public services more accessible for everyone, no matter where they live.