DisabilityInfo.gov: Health: Women

Provides valuable information for victims of abuse, physicians, women's shelters and centers for independent living working with women with disabilities who have been abused.

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National organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families.

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Links to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on birth defects and their contribution to long-term disability.

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Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.

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Health information for women with disabilities. The CDC's disability and health team has targeted women with disabilities as a major area of emphasis and works to promote their health and well-being.

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Information on community health programs throughout the United States.

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Contains information on various programs for families and children administered HHS, including a block grant program to help families care for children with special health needs.

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The home page to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Disability and Health Team, with information for people with disabilities and healthcare providers on maintaining health standards.

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Information on health, mental health, sexuality and chronic illness issues.

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Health care resources for women, children, people living with HIV/AIDS, health professionals and others from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Includes information on becoming independent, rehabilitation therapies, as well as stories shared by young people living with a disability.

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Information to help workers and their families make informed health benefit decisions following key life events such as marriage, divorce, pregnancy, etc.

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Get answers to your questions and find valuable resources from the federal government source for women's health information. Browse specific programs.

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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through establishing innovative programs, educating health professionals and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.

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Articles and resources related to abuse and violence against people with disabilities.

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Includes information for women with disabilities, health professionals and researchers.

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Reliable women's health data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including statistics on a variety of women's health topics such as mental health and disability.

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Information on rights covered under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.

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