Toolkit to raise awareness about the health and safety of our disabled population

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Nearly 1 in 5 people - 56.7 million - have a disability in the U.S..

Those with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to report having poorer overall health, less access to adequate healthcare and more engagement in risky behaviors such as smoking and physical inactivity.

These facts were enough to encourage our team to put together a toolkit to help raise awareness about the health and safety of our disabled population.

Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
http://www.ada.gov/medcare_ta.htm

Disability.gov’s Guide to Health Information and Resources
https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-health-information-resources/

Disability Accommodation Cost Guide
http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation/

Home Safety for People with Disabilities
http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/populations/people-with-disabilities/home-safety-for-people-with-disabilities

Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
http://www.improvenet.com/a/fire-safety-and-disabilities-guide

Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation
https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-transportation/

The Ultimate Guide to Driving with Disabilities
http://toyotaexpert.com/driving-resources/

Disability and Obesity
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/obesity.html

Physical Activity for People with Disabilities
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/chapter7.aspx

A Safety Guide for Disabled Pedestrians
http://www.onlineloancalculator.org/resources/disabled-pedestrians.php

Article courtesy of Patricia Sarmiento from PublicHealthCorps.org