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The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities

Internet URL

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/disabilities/  

Sponsoring Agency

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona issued first Call to Action on disability. This Call to Action appeals to all Americans to help increase the quality of life for people with disabilities through better health care and understanding. This page links to the report, which is organized into four key sections that supply a public health approach framework to improve and enhance access to health care and wellness service needs for persons with disabilities.

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Review Date

5/23/2007