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This blog addresses key terms related to disability inclusion as well as physical, communicative, and programmatic accessibility...
Jun 01, 2023 | Valerie Perkoski
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program recently updated its policy statement. NACCHO fellows Valerie Perkoski (PhD student at Rocky...
May 08, 2023 | Uyen Tran
An overview of disability inclusive workplaces and steps that local health departments can take to build a more inclusive workplace...
Mar 22, 2023 | Haleigh Leslie
The NACCHO Health and Disability Program is thrilled to introduce the 2022-2023 cohort of Health and Disability fellows.
Feb 14, 2023 | Uyen Tran
Applications for funding for this demonstration site project are being accepted through January 20, 2023 by 11:59PM PT.
Dec 09, 2022 | Uyen Tran
The 2021-2022 NACCHO Health & Disability fellows had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the Disability Policy...
Jun 01, 2022 | Guest Author
Local health departments can model true allyship by using their platforms to raise awareness, combat misconceptions, and elicit more...
Apr 21, 2022 | Guest Author
Funding announced for the Strengthening Disability Inclusion Efforts within Local Health Departments demonstration site project.
Nov 15, 2021 | Sara Lyons
It is time to reflect on the progress made towards total inclusion of people with disabilities within our communities.
May 14, 2021 | Joseline Raja Vora
This blog addresses key terms related to disability inclusion as well as physical, communicative, and programmatic accessibility considerations for all phases of health promotion programming conducted by LHDs.
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program recently updated its policy statement. NACCHO fellows Valerie Perkoski (PhD student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions) and Haleigh Leslie (DrPH student at East Tennessee State University) and NACCHO’s Health and Disability workgroup members were instrumental in developing the revised policy statement.
An overview of disability inclusive workplaces and steps that local health departments can take to build a more inclusive workplace culture for people with disabilities.
The 2021-2022 NACCHO Health & Disability fellows had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the Disability Policy Seminar 2022, an annual conference co-sponsored by national disability organizations, where attendees receive training and learn about policy updates that impact the rights of people with disabilities.
Local health departments can model true allyship by using their platforms to raise awareness, combat misconceptions, and elicit more support for concerns that people with disabilities have shared within their communities.
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NACCHO, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, is thrilled to launch the new guide: Integrating Brain Health into Health...
Mar 01, 2024 | Andrea Grenadier
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Nov 16, 2023 | Anu Varma
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