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Project

Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs (CDC)

Center:

OH-University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Ilka Riddle
[email protected]
513-803-3620

Project Description:

In collaboration with the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University as the lead agency, UC UCEDD received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (CDC-NCBDDD) for improving the health of people with disabilities through state-based public health programs. The goal of this grant is to promote and maximize health, prevent chronic disease, improve emergency preparedness and increase the quality of life among people with disabilities. Dr. Susan Havercamp at the Nisonger Center UCEDD at OSU is the Principal Investigator and Dr. Ilka Riddle, Associate Director of the UC UCEDD, will be co-Principal Investigator on this exciting initiative. .

Keyword(s):

disability and health, emergency preparedness, health promotion

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County, State, National