Grant Renewal Promotes Access to Health and Wellness Programs for Those with Disabilities Nationwide
Feb 08, 2022NCHPAD, part of the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative, will utilize the grant to expand its role as a knowledge translation and implementation science/evaluation center to promote access to health and wellness programs for people with disabilities across the nation.
Disability and Health
Feb 08, 2022WHO provides the most recent stats on the world of disability and health. This article provides the most updated stats on keys facts, overview, and various barriers to disability. The various barriers range from physical, communication, and financial. Finally, this article details inclusion efforts and ways to address barriers.
Misperceptions of People with a Disability Lead to Low-Quality Care: How Policy Makers Can Counter the Harm and Injustice
Feb 08, 2022This article details the health inequities for people with disabilities. Conversations range from Covid-19 responses to implicit bias and attitudes. A 4-step collective response is highlighted about the way policies from federal agencies can address these issues.
Rehabilitation Physicians and Counselors Share Their Experience of Working with COVID-19 Long-Haulers and the Challenges These Individuals May Face Returning to Work
Feb 08, 2022The majority of people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 recover, but a significant portion of those who have recovered from COVID-19 may encounter lingering symptoms (called “long-haulers”) for weeks or months after they have cleared the virus.
Many Adults with Disabilities Report Frequent Mental Distress
Feb 08, 2022An older article that provides stats on disability and mental stress for adults. The article explains the health behaviors that leads to stress and the higher occurrence of mental health conditions. It concludes with resources and references to support opportunities for well being for people with disabilities.
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Articles of Interest
- A Primer on Stress Management
- Down Syndrome
- Strengthening Exercises
- Inclusive Physical Education
- Exercises for Individuals with Spina Bifida
- Exercise Guidelines for People with Disabilities
- Can Disability, Chronic Conditions, Health and Wellness Coexist?
- First Steps to Active Health: Balance and Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults
- Multiple Sclerosis: Designing an Exercise Program
- Children with Disabilities and Obesity
- Benefits and Barriers To Fitness For Children With Disabilities
- Principles for Adapting Activities in Recreation Programs and Settings
- Coaching Communication with Deaf Athletes
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Disabilities
- Health Promotion for People With Disabilities: The Emerging Paradigm Shift From Disability Prevention to Prevention of Secondary Conditions
- Therapeutic Recreation Services
- Opening Doors: Why Fitness Facilities Should Make Room for People With Disabilities
- Program Considerations for Integrating Children with Disabilities into Community Sports and Recreation Programs
- Effective Communication
- Stages of Change
- Physical Therapist's Perspective of Community Integration
- Physical Activity, Leisure and Recreation for Youth with Disabilities: A Primer for Parents
- Exploring the Low Carb Diet
- Kids Nutrition Korner: Cook Like a Pro
- Trails Designed for Access
- Using Wii Fit for Balance Training Post Stroke
- Internet Intervention for Increasing Physical Activity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
- Exercise Intervention Research on Persons with Disabilities