Center for Disabilities Studies : Adult Services Initiatives : Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities: Bridging the Gap
Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities: Bridging the Gap
The Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) recently became involved in a 5-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). On behalf of the Delaware Division of Public Health, CDS and its partners are developing a state program focused on preventing secondary conditions and promoting the health and wellness of Delawareans with disabilities.
CDS is partnering with state agencies, community organizations, health care facilities, individuals with disabilities, and family members to build on the work that was started by the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services’ (DDDS) Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities 2010 (HDWD 2010) grant project.
The current project focuses on:
- Creating a state office that focuses on health issues;
- Developing a statewide strategic plan for health promotion and prevention of secondary health conditions in individuals with disabilities;
- Maintaining an advisory council that represents agencies and organizations from the health and disabilities communities as well as self-advocates and family members;
- Building and maintaining partnerships with health and disabilities organizations to address health and wellness issues of individuals with disabilities;
- Maintaining and improving Delaware’s ability to monitor health and wellness for people with disabilities;
- Providing technical assistance, consultation, and training, either directly or through partnerships with state agencies and community organizations.
For more information
Ilka Riddle
302-831-8186
ikriddle@udel.edu
Eileen Sparling
302-831-8802
sparling@udel.edu