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Health and wellness is for everyone!

This toolkit is your ally in spreading the word about NCHPAD Connect to your communities, patients and followers. It’s designed to streamline your efforts by providing messages that highlight the positive impact and benefits of NCHPAD Connect. Since NCHPAD Connect launched in 2022, thousands of individuals with disabilities have signed up, excited to engage in health promotion activities – and we’re ready for more to join!

Thank you for your interest in linking your audience and communities across the United States to our free, virtual resources and programs. Your support is deeply appreciated!

Within this toolkit, you’ll find:

  • Accessible Social Media best practices.
  • Ready-to-share social media messages and graphics.
  • Printables, shareable resources, ideas and testimonials to boost awareness and promote NCHPAD Connect to your audience.

Sharing Our Message with Everyone: Accessibility Best Practices

We want to ensure everyone can easily understand and engage with NCHPAD Connect online. Here are some accessibility best practices to keep in mind when promoting NCHPAD Connect on social media:

  • Clear Communication: Use plain language and avoid jargon. Keep your sentences concise and easy to follow.
  • Hashtag Power: Make hashtags readable by using camel case (e.g., #SocialMediaWins). This helps screen readers announce them clearly.
  • Limit Emojis: Emojis can be fun, but use them sparingly and place them at the end of sentences. Avoid relying on them to convey meaning.
  • Add Image Descriptions: Describe all images using clear and concise alt text. Briefly explain the image content and its connection to the post.
  • Use Captions: Add captions to videos and live streams. Consider offering downloadable transcripts for longer videos.
  • Color Contrast: Ensure good color contrast between text and background for better readability.

Sign up for NCHPAD Connect:

Link: https://bit.ly/3UgpTOy

NCHPAD Connect landing page

What is NCHPAD Connect?

For healthcare providers who want to refer a patient:

Learn More

General Messages to share:

  • 1 in 4 Americans has a disability, yet access to health and wellness resources remains limited. NCHPAD Connect bridges this gap with free online programs and resources. Learn more and sign up online! #NCHPADConnect
  • Health disparities for people with disabilities are real. NCHPAD Connect changes that narrative by providing personalized health and wellness resources at no cost. Explore what’s available by signing up online. #WellnessForAll
  • Ready to level up your health goals? Join NCHPAD Connect for health promotion programs, expert advice and a supportive community. #WellnessForAll #NCHPADConnect #DisabilityInclusion
  • Individuals with mobility limitations deserve access to health and wellness resources. Discover NCHPAD Connect’s free programs and resources to enhance your well-being. #HealthEquity #NCHPADConnect
  • Spread the word about NCHPAD Connect to those seeking health resources! NCHPAD Connect offers specialty wellness programs to support people with mobility limitations. Let’s bridge the gap and promote inclusion in health together. Sign up now. #CommunityHealth #NCHPADConnect
  • Disability inclusion is essential in all aspects of life, including health and wellness. Join NCHPAD Connect for free online health and wellness programs and support. #DisabilityInclusion #NCHPADConnect
  • NCHPAD Connect offers more than just health programs for people with mobility limitations. Discover a wealth of resources on mindfulness, nutrition, exercise and more – tailored to your needs. Start your wellness journey today at nchpadconnect.org! #NCHPADConnect #Wellness
  • By becoming a part of NCHPAD Connect, you contribute to the development of evidence-based health promotion programs and resources benefiting individuals with disabilities. Sign up now! #HealthEquity #WellnessForAll

Messages for Healthcare Providers to Share:

  • As healthcare providers, we play a crucial role in promoting health equity. Encourage your patients with disabilities to join NCHPAD Connect for personalized wellness resources and support. Together, we can improve health outcomes for all! Learn how to refer your patients online today. #HealthEquity #NCHPADConnect
  • Looking for resources to support your patients with disabilities? Check out NCHPAD Connect for free, evidence-based health promotion programs. Let’s work together towards better health for everyone and learn how you can help your patients sign up today! #PatientCare #NCHPADConnect
  • Supporting patients with mobility limitations goes beyond the appointment – it’s about empowering them to lead healthy lives. Share NCHPAD Connect with your patients and help them access free, health and wellness programs and resources. Sign a patient up today! #InclusiveHealth #NCHPADConnect
  • As advocates for patient wellness, let’s ensure that individuals with mobility limitations have access to quality health resources. Spread the word about NCHPAD Connect and help us empower every patient to have the tools to participate in health and wellness activities. Learn more online! #HealthcareProvider #NCHPADConnect
  • Supporting patients with mobility limitations means connecting them with resources that address their needs. That’s why we’re promoting NCHPAD Connect – a platform offering free health promotion programs. Let’s improve health outcomes for all! Sign up a patient today. #HealthForAll #NCHPADConnect
  • NCHPAD Connect provides tailored wellness programs for individuals with mobility limitations, supporting their unique health needs. Let’s ensure our patients have access to these valuable resources. Together, we can promote health equity for all! Learn how to refer your patients online. #HealthEquity #NCHPADConnect

Messages for Partners to Share:

  • We are delighted to partner with NCHPAD and promote NCHPAD Connect, providing free health and wellness resources tailored for individuals with mobility limitations. Spread the word and help us empower more people to prioritize their health!
  • We’re thrilled to share that our friends at NCHPAD have launched NCHPAD Connect, which connects people with mobility limitations to online health promotion programs and resources, all at no cost. Check it out online and find the health and wellness resources you want! #NCHPADConnect #HealthForAll
  • Know someone with a disability seeking health and wellness resources? We’ve partnered with NCHPAD to promote NCHPAD Connect – a valuable resource offering evidence based health programs for individuals with mobility limitations. Sign up online to get started!

General Images

Great for: Social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Right click to save the image to your device.

Promote NCHPAD Connect with a Flyer

Connect your audiences to health and wellness by sharing one of our 8.5″X11″ printable flyers.

Flyer 1

Flyer 2

Flyer 3

NCHPAD Connect: Top 7 FAQs at a Glance

This printable one-page resource answers the top 7 most commonly asked questions about NCHPAD Connect.

Download Resource

Everything You Need to Know: 50+ FAQs About NCHPAD Connect

This printable resource provides answers to over 50 questions about our work and what to expect when you join.

Download Resource

Quick Guide: How to sign up for NCHPAD Connect

This printable guide provides a step-by-step overview of what to expect when signing up for NCHPAD Connect, along with answers to common questions about the process.

Download Resource

Newsletter Blurb:

[Feel free to make changes to the blurb to best fit your audience]

Since 1999, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) has been a leader in inclusive health and wellness. Based at the UAB School of Health Professions, NCHPAD offers free health promotion programs, innovative resources, and training opportunities to empower individuals and communities across the U.S.

In 2022, they launched NCHPAD Connect, a private wellness database created to better understand and support the needs of people with mobility limitations. By joining, members gain access to free, evidence-based health programs, resources and virtual events, along with the opportunity to help develop new, inclusive resources.

Encourage your community to explore NCHPAD and join NCHPAD Connect today to be part of an inclusive, healthy future!

Testimonials:

“NCHPAD provides information and options for ALL levels of ability and tailors the information to the recipients. This is something that I believe makes NCHPAD a unique and valuable resource for any individual with a physical disability.” Meet Teresa White.

“I’ve learned to look inside myself and not just look outside myself. This helps me understand what makes me tick and what I want to accomplish. All of the classes helped me accomplish this.” Meet Marie Granucci.

“MENTOR [A NCHPAD Connect Program] taught me how to live life again, because I’ve been through so much. I’ve had a traumatic brain injury, two open heart surgeries, two heart attacks and two strokes.” Meet Quatrina Thurmon.

Videos:

“Joining NCHPAD Connect is easy” with Deanna

Bringing people together through NCHPAD Connect

Additional Ways to Promote NCHPAD Connect:

  • Take NCHPAD Connect out into your community! We have a variety of printed materials and promotional items that can be shared with potential NCHPAD Connect participants at local walk events, your office, health expos and community centers. Contact us to request these materials.
  • Host a virtual information session! Do you have a support group that meets regularly? Our team would be happy to come present and talk about NCHPAD Connect and the positive impact our free health promotion programs can have on people with physical disabilities. Set up an interest session with our Healthcare Inclusion Specialist.
  • Explore cross-promotion opportunities! Our team can work with you to spotlight your organization’s work and commitment to disability inclusion, develop joint resources that showcase your expertise in disability health and wellness, or create a co-branded social media health promotion campaign. Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities.

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