Inclusive Health & Wellness Iowa Initiative (D&H)
Project Description:
CDD will partner with IDPH to build a statewide initiative that will address multiple health topics with a primary emphasis on physical activity, nutrition and obesity for Iowans with mobility limitations and I/DD. CDD will bring together key state and local stakeholders to form a coalition that will participate in the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all initiative activities. CDD will also undertake specific activities as part of a multi-level approach to address the following initiative goals:
Improve Iowa public health system capacity, Build healthy, inclusive Iowa communities, Develop Iowa disability service organization capacity, and Increase Iowa health care provider knowledge and accessibility.
Keyword(s):
Health & wellness, inclusive recreation, health equity
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
