Information for Partners

To help increase education, awareness, and research about disability and health, we at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) partner with many other organizations, professionals, and individuals.

 

Disability and Health Programs

There are many programs throughout the United States working to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities.

Learn about some of this work »

 

Policies, Reports, and Initiatives

There are many disability-related policies, reports, and initiatives. Examples include the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Institute of Medicine’s “The Future of Disability in America”, and Healthy People 2010/2020.

Learn about policies, reports, and initiatives »

 

Data and Statistics

Find data and statistics related to disability.

Data and statistics »

 

Get Involved and Spread the Word!

There are a lot of ways to get involved. Just educating yourself about disabilities or making sure that your organization provides accessible educational materials for people with disabilities can make a difference. Following are some ideas to get started:

• Tell Others About Healthy Living With a Disability
  People with disabilities can lead healthy, active lives.
  
  Learn about healthy living »
  
  
  
• Send a Health E-Card 
  This health e-card promotes healthy living. Send it to friends and family.
  
  Send a disability health e-card »
  
  
  
• Distribute Free Educational Materials
  CDC has free brochures, fact sheets, and other materials.
  
  Get free materials »
  
  
  
• Learn About Accessibility and Do Your Part
  Help ensure that public spaces, buildings, and communication materials (for example, websites and brochures) are accessible to people with disabilities.
  
  Learn about accessibility »
  
  
  
• Watch This Video and Share it With Others
  This video tells the story of Mark and his role as a person helping future health care providers improve their care of people with disabilities. The intent of this video is not to endorse specific activities, but to share one man's story, experience, and hope.
  
  Watch “Mark’s Story” »
  
  
  
• Listen to This Podcast and Share It With Others
  This podcast features an interview with CDC about a Mortality and Morbidty Weekly Report article, “Physical Activity Among Adults With a Disability”.
  
  Listen to podcast »
  
  
  
• Plan for Emergencies and Disasters
  It is important that people with disabilities, their family members, first responders, and emergency planners are prepared for emergencies or disasters.
  
  Learn how to get ready for emergencies »
  
  
  
• Link Your Website With Ours
  For your convenience, we have provided the following graphic and linking description for you to post on your website.

 

• Participate in Disability Employment Awareness Month
  National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed every October to increase awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed.
  
  Learn how to get involved by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month webpage.

 

Additional Information and Resources

Office on Disability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of programs and policies that enhance the health and well-being of people with disabilities across all ages and ethnicities. The director of this office advises the Secretary, DHHS on disability policy issues.

 

Funding Opportunities
Grants.gov is a source to find and apply for federal grants.

 

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Annual Meeting and Conference
This conference provides an opportunity to obtain the latest information on disability research, education, service, and policy.

 

Friends of NCBDDD (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities)

The Friends of NCBDDD is a coalition of government and private sector organizations who work together to enhance the mission and activities of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. If you would like to become a partner in this organization and receive the newsletter, email updates, and other information, please visit the  Friends of the NCBDDD website.