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Social Media Subscriber & Membership Drive: click here

Time to Check Your Health Insuranceclick here.

AAHD – Disability & Health Journal, October 2016 issue available here

US Access Board Approves New Rules for Accessible Medical Diagnostic EquipmentLearn more.

AAHD presents on Friends of NCBDDD Webinar, “Improving Health for People with Disabilities

The Disability Research and Dissemination Center announces 2016-2017 grantees.  Learn more.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation releases Paralysis Briefs. Click here.

Visit CDC website to learn more about Zika prevention, transmission and symptoms. 

AAHD and Susan Komen Foundation partner on breast health for women initiative. Learn more.

AAHD and Special Olympics Internationl collaborate on 5-year NCBDDD Cooperative Agreement. Learn more.

AAHD to partner with NCHPAD on 5-year NCBDDD Cooperative Agreement. Learn more.

Visit AAHD’s National Disability Navigator Resources Collaborative to learn about ACA Enrollment and 2016 Community Outreach Collaboratives at  www.nationaldisabilitynavigator.org

Community Health Inclusion Index (CHII), a New Evaluation Tool for Improving Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Community Health Initiatives

Southwest Conference on Disability – October 5-7, 2016more info.

UWA – Healthy Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)  view dissemination materials 

AAHD 2016 Public Policy Priorities Read more

AAHD announces role as Strategic Partner for Washington State University (Spokane) – NIDLRR Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL)… Read more

Disability and Public Health News….click here for weekly update.

NDNRC releases video series featuring important Affordable Care Act enrollment questions… more info

AAHD Launches 2016 Membership Campaign….click here.

5 Steps for Inclusive Communication for Local Health Departments: Engaging Persons with Disabilities

November National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Most Common Health Problems for People Aging with Physical Disabilities

November 9 NIDILRR sponsored National Rehabilitation Information Center article
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Community Health Workers: Roles, Duties, Skills, & Qualities

Amgen Foundation funded, with CDC support, several university core consensus project report
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Community Health Workers: Washington State Initiative

Washington State Health Care Authority initiative
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Ensuring Quality & Accessible Care for Children with Disabilities & Complex Health and Education Needs

November 2 National Academy of Medicine announced workshop report
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