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
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
homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation

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

Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
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
toyotaexpert.com/driving-resources

Disability and Obesity
cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/obesity.html

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

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

Article courtesy of Patricia Sarmiento from PublicHealthCorps.org