NACCHO Awards Funding to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities in COVID-19...

Local Health Departments in Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State Received...

Dec 08, 2020 | NacchoVoice

  • Training for Local Health Departments: Health and Disability 101

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is proud to announce a new online e-learning module titled, “Health and Disability...

    Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

  • National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Vulnerable Populations

    As local health departments (LHDs) take part in National Preparedness Month activities with their communities, it’s important to...

    Sep 26, 2017

  • Now Accepting Applications: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through November 30, 2017 for its Disability Technical...

    Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons

  • Now Recruiting: NACCHO Health & Disability Fellowship Program

    NACCHO is currently seeking two graduate students to become the newest Health and Disability fellows The NACCHO Health and Disability...

    Aug 02, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Inside My NACCHO Fellowship Experience: Attending the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    By Tara Lutz, MPH, CHES, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow As a NACCHO fellow I had the opportunity to attend one conference or...

    Jul 27, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss

    The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar...

    Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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    NACCHO Awards Funding to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities in COVID-19 Local Preparedness Planning, Mitigation and Recovery Efforts

    Local Health Departments in Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington State Received Awards

    Dec 08, 2020 | NacchoVoice

    Training for Local Health Departments: Health and Disability 101

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is proud to announce a new online e-learning module titled, “Health and Disability 101: Training for Health Department Employees.” The purpose of this training is to educate health department staff about the benefits of including people with disabilities in all public health programs, products and services. The training is free […]

    Jan 09, 2018 | Katie Dwyer

    National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Vulnerable Populations

    As local health departments (LHDs) take part in National Preparedness Month activities with their communities, it’s important to include people who require additional assistance in the event of a natural disaster or emergency in those conversations. In support of LHD efforts to address the needs of their entire communities, NACCHO and its partners have developed […]

    Sep 26, 2017

    Now Accepting Applications: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program

    NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through November 30, 2017 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance on a...

    Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons

    Now Recruiting: NACCHO Health & Disability Fellowship Program

    NACCHO is currently seeking two graduate students to become the newest Health and Disability fellows The NACCHO Health and Disability Fellowship Program is an invaluable workforce development opportunity for graduate level students and interested getting hands on experience in the public health disability field. Click here to read the latest NACCHO Voice blog featuring the […]

    Aug 02, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Inside My NACCHO Fellowship Experience: Attending the 2017 Preparedness Summit

    By Tara Lutz, MPH, CHES, NACCHO Health and Disability Fellow As a NACCHO fellow I had the opportunity to attend one conference or national meeting that aligned with the focus of the Health and Disability Fellowship program. I chose the Preparedness Summit, a conference annually coordinated by a NACCHO-led coalition, which is nationally recognized as both […]

    Jul 27, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss

    The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar discussing strategies and resources to support individuals with hearing impairment during an emergency. Webinar presenters Lisa Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy and Scott Smight, CEP, PFT, Captain/Paramedic share the latest on emergency access as well […]

    Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

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