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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
Dennis Gerard Heaphy, MPH, MEd, MDiv1, lauren howard, MPH1, Marcia Roth, MPH2, Donna Scandlin, MEd3, and Cheryl bushnell, RN4. (1) OHD, North Carolina and Massachussetts Departments of Public Health, Care of Cheryl Bushnell, 250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108, 6176245967, dheaph@hotmail.com, (2) North Carolina Office on Disability and Health, 1928 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699, (3) North Carolina Office on Disability and Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 8185, Chapel Hill, NC 27705-8185, (4) Bureau of Family and Community Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 250 Washington St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Growing the capacity for accessible community based healthcare systems is crucial in reducing disparities in primary care and preventive services for people with disabilities. The presentation includes disability awareness, diversity and disability, and Americans with Disability Act implementation strategies from the Disability Health Access training manual and companion resource compendium jointly developed by the North Carolina and Massachusetts Departments of Public Health. The manual and compendium offer training tools, guidance and resources essential to developing a healthcare infrastructure that is able to plan, implement and assess programs and services that meet the needs of people with disabilities.
The session will discuss disability as a unique demographic. It will introduce concepts for policy development, strategic planning and evaluation of general health programs and services as well as those targeting people with disabilities. Concepts include, preventing secondary disabling conditions, creating specific standards and indicators and developing outreach strategies. The session will provide specific resources helpful in promoting the health and wellness of people with disabilities. At the conclusion of the session, participant in this session will be able to:
„h Apply concept of disability as a natural part of the lifespan in primary health and prevention programs „h Articulate steps necessary to begin the process of developing community based programs that are welcoming to people with disabilities. „h Identify specific methods of outreach to people with disabilities „h Identify health resources to promote the health and wellness of people with disabilities including physical activity, nutrition, substance abuse, women°¦s health and domestic violence
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: Disability, Minority Health
Related Web page: "www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/" + " www.state.ma.us/dph/bfch/shn/ohd/index.htm"
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: North Carolina and Massachusetts Departments of Public Health
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employee