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Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online) (95 Products)
Electronic Media (64 Products)
Organizations, Programs, and Projects (30 Products)
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Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online)

	A Need For More Health Screening for People With Disabilities This fact sheet provides information on the lower frequency of health screenings for people with disabilities and recommends getting more frequent screenings. Information is given on what screenings should be completed on a regular basis.
	A Practical Guide for Health Management of Aging Adults with Mental Retardation A book providing an outline of physical, and mental health issues common in older adults with developmental disabilities.
	Abilitations "Abilitations" is a catalog source for children with special needs offering therapist-selected products intended for children's therapy, special education, and special needs.
	Access to Healthcare for Women and Girls with Disabilities. This report explains why women with disabilities have difficulty receiving healthcare.
	Access to Medical Care: Adults with Physical Disabilities There are many different formats used on ths website to give information on providing good health care for people with disabilities.
	Achieving a Beneficial Fitness: A Program and a Philosophy in Mental Retardation This short book explains why physical fitness is important for people with an intellectual disability. It also suggests a health and fitness program for those who may be starting to work towards their first fitness goals.
	Aging and Disability: Research and Clinical Perspectives A text-book discussing many aspects of aging, about both people with disabilities who are aging and aging people who now have disabilities
	Aging and Down Syndrome A Health and Well-being Guidebook This handbook is about aging with Down Syndrome.
	Aging with a Developmental Disability A paper about the special needs of elders who have developmental disabilities. It was made in Canada
	Aging with a Disability: What the Clinician Needs to Know This book is about changes that happen as a person with a disability gets older, ways to deal with those changes, and ways to support people as they age.
	Aging with a Physical Disability (An issue of the series Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics) This is a special issue about aging with different types of disabilities. It is part of a reference series of books.
	Aging with Cerebral Palsy This book is about some of the things that may happen as a person with Cerebral Palsy gets older. It is written for people with Cerebral Palsy.
	Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Women's Health Issues A fact sheet addressing the most commonly asked questions by women who are aging. Topics include menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease, and how to stay healthy.
	An Introduction to Pediatric Palliative Care This article talks about end of life care for children with disabilities.
	Autism and Diet What You Need to Know This book talks about the dietary needs of children with autism.
	Breast Health Care Easy to Read, Easy to Understand This booklet explains breast exams in an easy-to-read and understand format.
	Caring for the Physical and Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities This book explains health issues common to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
	Caring Relationships: Helping People with Mental Impairments Understand God's Gift of Sexuality A guidebook for caregivers and friends of people with ID/DD around questions of sexuality/relationships.
	Closing the Quality Gap: Revisiting the State of the Science Quality Improvement Measurement of Outcomes for People With Disabilities A report that reviewed the research literature to find out how health outcomes are being measured for people with disabilities.
	Conflicting Beliefs (Case Study) This case study addresses ethical issues surrounding end-of-life care for people with disabilities. It can be used to train health care providers.
	Counselling People with Developmental Disabilities Who Have Been Sexually Abused A book and video designed to assist those providing treatment for people with developmental disabilities who have been sexually abused.
	DDS Safety Net This web site has information for people with disabilities on health and wellness.
	Demystifying Syndromes This book serves as a practical summary of some of the common syndromes related to developmental disabilities for professionals and students in the field.
	Diabetes Awareness and Education Project Media Materials A booklet and DVD that teaches people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers about the prevention and control of Type 2 diabetes.
	Different Speeds and Different Needs: How to Teach Sports to Every Kid A book for K-12 physical educators and coaches. It shows how to establish and sustain inclusive sports programs that are fun and welcoming for students with a wide range of special needs. It has practical guidance and examples.
	Disability and Public Health A book that introduces disability issues to college students. It is written for people interested in public health and related fields.
	Down Syndrome This is a fact sheet about the health needs of people who have Down Syndrome. It covers issues across the lifespan.
	Enjoying Sport and Exercise (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain ways to exercise and stay fit. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Family Information Notebook (FIN) A notebook for parents who have a child with a disability. It has information and forms to help coordinate aspects of the child's care and health.
	FXS and Autism: Similar But Different Clinical Insights into the Similarities and Differences for Diagnosis and Treatment This article is about Fragile X Syndrome and Autism. It talks about how they are alike and different from each other.
	George Gets Smart (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain why it is important to stay clean. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Getting On With Cancer (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain cancer and how it is treated. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Getting on with Diabetes (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) These two books explain what it is like to live with diabetes. One book talks about Type 1, and the other talks about Type 2 diabetes. They are easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Going to Out-Patients (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain what it is like to have different medical tests done. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Going to the Doctor (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain what to expect when visiting the Doctor’s office. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Health Advocacy Program This book and DVD set teaches self-advocates how to live a healthy lifestyle.
	Health and Health Care Disparities Among People with Disabilities This issue brief discusses the racially-based differences in access to health care among people with disabilities.
	Health Care Transition Guides for Helping Youth Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care These guides advise Doctors and parents on helping youth with disabilities transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems.
	Health Care Transition: A Parent, Family and Caregiver’s Guide This handbook talks to families and others about how to help young people go from pediatric to adult health care providers.
	Health Disparities Chart Book on Disabilities and Racial and Ethnic Status in the United States This report compares the health status of people with disabilities to that of people of racial and ethnic minority status.
	Health Inequalities & People with Learning Disabilities in the UK: 2010 This report is about the differences in health status between people with and without intellectual disabilities living in the United Kingdom.
	Health of Victorian adults with an Intellectual Disability Compared to Other Victorian Adults This fact sheet is written for self-advocates.
	Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities This book is about the health issues of women with intellectual disabilities.
	Health Promotion for People With Developmental Disabilities A two-page fact sheet with tips on staying healthy.
	Health Promotion for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The State of Scientific Evidence This key report summarizes current research about the health and well being of persons with intellectual disabilities grouped by major topic. It also suggests solutions to eliminate health disparities among this population.
	Health Screening and Risk-Reduction for Breast, Prostate and Colon Cancer Booklets to teach individuals with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers about screening and risk-reduction of breast, prostate and colon cancer.
	Health Screenings for Women with Developmental Disabilities: Notes for Social Workers and Case Managers This fact sheet is about the problems women with developmental disabilities have getting health screenings.
	Health Status, Health Care Utilization Patterns, and Health Care (Policy Research Brief) This Brief reviews the current research to see how the medical needs of people with disabilities are being met by their communities or how their needs could be met.
	Healthy Choices For Healthy Lives This booklet shows people how and why they should make healthy choices.
	Hearing Changes in Aging People with Mental Retardation A fact sheet providing answers to frequently asked questions about age-related hearing loss, especially for people with developmental disabilities.
	Home Cooking Color-Coded Picture Cookbook This is a picture and color coded cookbook.
	Impact: Feature Issue on Enhancing Quality and Coordination of Health Care for Persons with Chronic Illness and/or Disabilities This issue of the Impact newsletter is about programs that help people with disabilities receive all the health care they need.
	Improving Health and Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities This paper is about access to healthcare for people with disabilities.
	Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice A book for nurses to help them provide safe and effective care for people with developmental disabilities at all levels of care.
	Intellectual Disability and Ill Health: A Review of the Evidence This textbook is about some health problems that go untreated in persons with intellectual disabilities.
	Intellectual Disability and Social Inclusion This book talks about how hard it can be for people with disabilities to find health care and social services. It focuses on issues in the United Kingdom.
	Keeping Healthy 'Down Below' (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to help women better understand a pap smear exam. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Launching into Adulthood An Integrated Response to Support Transition of Youth with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities This books explains how best to help young adults with disabilities through the transition process. It discusses topics such as transportation, health care, housing and employment.
	Looking After My Balls (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain steps men need to take to avoid cancer. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Looking After My Breasts (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain what it is like to have a breast exam at the Doctor's office. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Looking After My Heart (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book explains what it is like to have a heart attack, and how to take care of your heart. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Loving Each Other Safely (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain relationships and safe sex. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Medical Care for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition This book covers medical issues as they occur in people with disabilities.
	Mouth Matters: Oral Health for People with Disabilities A small pamphlet on the importance of oral health for people with disabilities. It can be downloaded as a PDF file.
	My Food Record Dry Erase Board This provides an easy way to keep track of foods you eat each day. One time it can be helpful is when you are working to lose weight.
	My Health Booklets These eight booklets are easy to read and talk about different aspects of health. They are also available online with narration.
	New Dimensions In Women's Health (5th Editon) This book is a holistic view of women's health issues.
	Nursing Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities A book for nurses who care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It contains the latest research information to help nurses provide the best care possible.
	Nursing Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Integrated Approach This book is about provision of quality health care to people with intellectual disabilities.
	Obesity and Disability This fact sheet talks about the link between disability and being overweight.
	Partners in Healthcare This booklet is about making sure people with disabilities get the healthcare they need. It explains the proper roles of both doctor and patient.
	People with Disabilities as a Health Disparities Population: The Case of Sexual and Reproductive Health Disparities. This article is about the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from receiving the healthcare they need. It also suggests steps to eliminate each.
	PossAbilities This is training material to help people of all abilities create relationships and make safe, responsible choices about sexuality. There are both training manuals and PowerPoint slides available for sale.
	Practical Guide: Psychopharmacology Revised for 2007 This book describes brain development, and the ways drugs act on the brain. It also includes information about epilepsy.
	Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities This is a series of booklets about dental care and people with disabilities. They are written for dentists.
	Project MED booklet series This is a set of eight education booklets about medicines, specifically designed for individuals with learning problems, reading problems, or trouble understanding why they are taking medicine.
	Promoting Health Care Transitions for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities This book is about the healthcare needs of youth who have disabilities.
	Psychiatric Problems in Older Persons with Developmental Disabilities Book describing psychiatric problems in people with developmental disabilities as they age.
	Puberty Information for Parents These are two page fact sheets that give parents of adolescents with disabilities information and advice about puberty. There are separate sheets for parents of boys and of girls.
	Quality in Practice: Health A resource guide that provides suggestions on how service organizations can support good health to the greatest extent possible.
	Sexuality Education of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities This product is a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics about secuality and adolescents with disabilities.
	Simple Answers to Difficult Healthcare Questions - Choice This book helps people talk with doctors and nurses and make choices about health and medical care. There is information about planning ahead for the end-of-life.
	Smoking Cessation for Persons with Developmental Disabilities This is a curriculum on stoping smoking. It is for persons with developmental disabilities.
	Supporting People During Hospitalization Practical information to help staff support individuals with disabilities throughout and after hospitalization. It gives practical advice for setting up effective communication systems with hospitals, from admission through discharge planning.
	Susan's Growing Up (From the "Books Beyond Words" series) This book uses a story with drawings to explain what it is like for a young woman to have her first period. It is easy to understand and can be read together with a helper.
	Taking Charge of Your Health A book about common healthcare problems and how to avoid them. It is written mostly for people with physical disabilities and can be downloaded from the web.
	Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality A book for parents of children with Down syndrome to guide them when teaching their child about sexuality.
	The Current State of Health Care for People with Disabilities This report talks about the healthcare being received by people with disabilities in the United States. It shows that there were problems.
	The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults with Down Syndrome This book promotes a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of health problems among people with Down Syndrome.
	The Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By This book is about having MS.
	The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down A book about the encounter between a Hmong family and the American medical community over a child with seizures. The book deals with some fundamental issues surrounding scientific progress, cultural traditions and beliefs, and humanity.
	Unsafe for Kids: MN Dept. of Health Releases 'Priority Chemicals' List This article and fact sheet talks about toxic chemicals and the harm they can do to children.
	Use of Emergency Departments Among Working Age Adults with Disabilities: A Problem of Access and Service Needs This research article is about the large number of emergency room visits made by people with disabilities.
	Waisman Center Transition to Adult Health Care Resources These guides help youth with disabilities learn how to manage their health care needs when they become adults. There are also guides for parents, all can be downloaded for free.
	When You're 18 You Are in Charge of Your Health This book prepares young people with disabilities to take care of their health care needs.

Electronic Media (Videos, CDs, T.V., Radio, Websites, etc.)

	A Need For More Health Screening for People With Disabilities This fact sheet provides information on the lower frequency of health screenings for people with disabilities and recommends getting more frequent screenings. Information is given on what screenings should be completed on a regular basis.
	A Patient’s Guide to Medicare Part D A short guide that answers frequently asked questions about Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage).
	A Statement of Common Principles on Life-Sustaining Care and Treatment of People with Disabilities This is a statement of principles from Syracuse University's Center on Human Policy. It lists principles about life-sustaining care for people with disabilities.
	Abilitations "Abilitations" is a catalog source for children with special needs offering therapist-selected products intended for children's therapy, special education, and special needs.
	Access to Medical Care: Adults with Physical Disabilities There are many different formats used on ths website to give information on providing good health care for people with disabilities.
	Alzheimer's and Down Syndrome A short article from the National Down Syndrome Society that provides information about Alzheimer's Disease and Down syndrome.
	Brain Injury Dialogues This is a film about the impact that brain injury has had on a person and on other people with brain injuries.
	Breast Cancer and Women with Disabilities A webpage about breast cancer and women with disabilities.
	CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities In April 2001, the CDC opened the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The mission of the center is to conduct research into the causes and risk factors associated with birth defects and developmental disabilities.
	Challenge A film about outdoor sports. Participation enriches everyone's lives, including people with physical and developmental disabilities.
	Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion On May 27th, 1995, Christopher Reeve, known to the world as Superman, was paralyzed from the neck down in a riding accident. This DVD follows him closely over many months of treatment.
	Counselling People with Developmental Disabilities Who Have Been Sexually Abused A book and video designed to assist those providing treatment for people with developmental disabilities who have been sexually abused.
	DDS Safety Net This web site has information for people with disabilities on health and wellness.
	Diabetes Awareness and Education Project Media Materials A booklet and DVD that teaches people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers about the prevention and control of Type 2 diabetes.
	Diabetes Management for Persons with Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities This DVD explains how diabetes is recognized and managed, and shares her experiences caring for people who have diabetes along with a developmental disability or a mental illness.
	Disability and Health This web page is about health and people with disabilities from around the world.
	Disability and Health Information for Health Care Providers This web site has information about providing health care to people with disabiliities.
	Dual Diagnosis: Autism and Co-Existing Disorders This DVD is about several conditions common among people who have autism.
	Ease into fitness Ease into Fitness is a video on exercise for the entire body developed by disability development specialists for general use.
	Fruit Rainbow DVD This DVD shows why eating healthy foods is important.
	Growing Older with A Developmental Disability: Physical and Cognitive Changes And Their Implications This webpage explains the changes that happen for people with disabilities as they grow older.
	Health Advocacy Program This book and DVD set teaches self-advocates how to live a healthy lifestyle.
	Health and Health Care Disparities Among People with Disabilities This issue brief discusses the racially-based differences in access to health care among people with disabilities.
	Health Care Transition Health Care Transition is a resource and training website to help people with disabilities transition successfully from pediatric to adult healthcare.
	*Health Disparities between Women with Physical Disabilities and Women in the General Population** This part of a web site from the Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, Baylor University. This part of the site talks about the difference between the health status of women with and without disabilities.
	Health Disparities Chart Book on Disabilities and Racial and Ethnic Status in the United States This report compares the health status of people with disabilities to that of people of racial and ethnic minority status.
	Health Status, Health Care Utilization Patterns, and Health Care (Policy Research Brief) This Brief reviews the current research to see how the medical needs of people with disabilities are being met by their communities or how their needs could be met.
	Illnesses and Disabilities (womenshealth.gov) This is part of a larger web site about women's health. This part has a lot of information on how to stay healthy as a person with a disability.
	Impact: Feature Issue on Enhancing Quality and Coordination of Health Care for Persons with Chronic Illness and/or Disabilities This issue of the Impact newsletter is about programs that help people with disabilities receive all the health care they need.
	Improving Health and Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities This paper is about access to healthcare for people with disabilities.
	In My Hands: A Story of Marfan Syndrome A documentary film about a little-known disorder called Marfan Syndrome. It uses interviews with doctors and people who have Marfan Syndrome to help viewers better understand Marfan Syndrome and how it impacts the lives of people.
	Inclusive Fitness Coalition This website is a coalition of agencies. The agencies are committed to good health and self advocacy in the lives of people with disabilities.
	Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intersectorality Website A partnership in Canada between researchers and service providers to people with disabilities. These groups work together to learn new ideas about providing better services. They then offer training and write papers about the things they have learned.
	March of Dimes disability fact sheets The March of Dimes has separate fact sheets about many developmental dissabilities on its website.
	Medline Plus website with health information
	My Health Booklets These eight booklets are easy to read and talk about different aspects of health. They are also available online with narration.
	Obesity and Disability This fact sheet talks about the link between disability and being overweight.
	Orchid Magazine Orchid is a magazine written for women with disabilities. Health is a major focus, but it also covers many other topics.
	Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder This DVD shows what it is like to have trouble with "sensory integration." It talks mostly about children and also explains how parents, teachers and others can help.
	Parenting and Child Health website - South Australia Department of Child, Youth, and Women Health Service This web site has information about the health and development of children. There are many pages about the needs of children with disabilities.
	PediaVision A new way to assess vision for those who have difficulty with eye exams, such as children with autism.
	People with Disabilities Can Lead Long, Healthy Lives This web page shows people with disabilities some of the things they can do to live longer, healthier lives.
	Populations: Minorities With Disabilities This is a section of a website that talks about the health of people of color with disabilities.
	Positioning, Turning and Transferring This video(DVD)teaches staff some basic principles of body mechanics, positioning techniques and guidelines, as well as the importance of dignity and respect. It covers privacy, and maintaining a sense of control for the person with the disability.
	PossAbilities This is training material to help people of all abilities create relationships and make safe, responsible choices about sexuality. There are both training manuals and PowerPoint slides available for sale.
	Puberty Information for Parents These are two page fact sheets that give parents of adolescents with disabilities information and advice about puberty. There are separate sheets for parents of boys and of girls.
	Report on the State of Science on Health Risks and Aging in People with Intellectual Disabilities This paper summarizes all the research done on aging and people with intellectual disabilities done over the preceeding 15 years. It is written at a complex reading level.
	Reproductive Health Care for Women with Disabilities This is a powerpoint presentation on health care for women with disabilities. It is useful for doctors and health care professionals, and for women with disabilities.
	SB University (SBU) A website with online training about important topics in the Spina Bifida Community.
	Secondary Conditions of Spinal Cord Injury: Health Education Video Series A video series on health issues for people with spinal cord injury.
	Sexuality and Reproductive Health--Pregnancy and Delivery A webpage about how women with disabilities and their doctors need to work together through pregnancy and childbirth.
	State Health Facts Online A website with health care coverage availability information for all 50 states.
	Take Charge Training: Exercise and Nutrition for People with Mental Illness This DVD training discusses the importance of good nutritional habits and proper exercise. Also discussed are the challenges faced in various settings including the mental health center, the home and the community.
	Take Control: How to Stay Healthy and Safe from HIV and AIDS Take Control: How to Stay Healthy and Safe from HIV and AIDS is a multi-media presentation for People with Developmental Disabilities.
	The Continuum of Care Health Website and Medical Manual A website that provides healthcare information, consultation services, training and interactive medical resources for adults with developmental disabilities, professionals and families who support them.
	The North Carolina Office on Disability and Health (NCODH) This program helps community health programs include people with disabilities, and teaches people with disabilities about staying healthy. It is located in North Carolina.
	The Safety Net DDS Safety Net is a compendium of tools and articles on risk and risk management. It is designed for consumers with developmental disabilities and their families, and for staff and providers.
	Unsafe for Kids: MN Dept. of Health Releases 'Priority Chemicals' List This article and fact sheet talks about toxic chemicals and the harm they can do to children.
	Waisman Center Transition to Adult Health Care Resources These guides help youth with disabilities learn how to manage their health care needs when they become adults. There are also guides for parents, all can be downloaded for free.
	Walk Your Way to Fitness This program and set of DVD's and CD-ROM is about how to help persons with intellectual disabilities start their own walking and fitness program.
	When You're 18 You Are in Charge of Your Health This book prepares young people with disabilities to take care of their health care needs.
	Women Living With Disabilities This web site has many topics that are helpful for women with disabilities.
	Work Out DVDs These DVDs are about staying healthy through exercise.
	Work Out with Sonny & Pedro: Walk, Dance and Stretch Your Way to Fitness A DVD that includes 9 different workout routines for people with intellectual disabilities.

Organizations, Programs, and Projects

	AAIDD's Environmental Health Initiative An AAIDD initiative designed to promote good heath and reduce disability.
	Access to Medical Care: Adults with Physical Disabilities There are many different formats used on ths website to give information on providing good health care for people with disabilities.
	American Association on Health and Disability This organization promotes health and wellness for persons with disabilities of all ages. It has a website with a lot of information.
	Arkansas Disability and Health Program The state of Arkansas is working to approve the health of people with disabilities
	Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network This initiative keeps track of how many children have autism spectrum disorders in different parts of the country. It keeps track of other disabilities too.
	BHAWD (Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities) A program in San Francisco that helps women with disabilities get breast exams, and become aware of monitoring breast health.
	CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities In April 2001, the CDC opened the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The mission of the center is to conduct research into the causes and risk factors associated with birth defects and developmental disabilities.
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people.
	Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic This clinic is for people who have Down syndrome and live in Colorado. It provides medical care, as well as social and wellness support.
	Disability and Health Information for Health Care Providers This web site has information about providing health care to people with disabiliities.
	Epilepsy Foundation The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America that is dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy.
	Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit A research unit on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
	Health Care Transition Health Care Transition is a resource and training website to help people with disabilities transition successfully from pediatric to adult healthcare.
	*Health Disparities between Women with Physical Disabilities and Women in the General Population** This part of a web site from the Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, Baylor University. This part of the site talks about the difference between the health status of women with and without disabilities.
	Healthy Lifestyles for People with Disabilities A program to help people with disabilities learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is located in Oregon.
	Healthy People.gov -- Healthy People 2020 Healthy People is a science-based ten year national objective to improve the health of all Americans.
	Inclusive Fitness Coalition This website is a coalition of agencies. The agencies are committed to good health and self advocacy in the lives of people with disabilities.
	Intellectual Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intersectorality Website A partnership in Canada between researchers and service providers to people with disabilities. These groups work together to learn new ideas about providing better services. They then offer training and write papers about the things they have learned.
	Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC (University Pennsylvania Medical Center This hospital has a center that serves women with physical disabilities. They have made modifications to make exams and tests easier.
	Mind, Disrupted Biomonitoring Project This program is working to make everyone aware of the toxins present in the places where we live, work and play. Many toxins are known to cause disabilities, especially for babies and young children.
	My Health Booklets These eight booklets are easy to read and talk about different aspects of health. They are also available online with narration.
	National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is an organization which works to improve the quality of life for people who have this disease.
	Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities (OMHD) -- Disability The purpose of this portion of the web site is to promote the health of people with disabilities.
	Positive Exposure An arts organization that uses photography to show the physical beauty of persons with disabilities. It is working to help everyone see how disabilities are making people beautiful in ways that most people do not notice, or think of as strange or ugly.
	SB University (SBU) A website with online training about important topics in the Spina Bifida Community.
	Sexuality and Reproductive Health--Pregnancy and Delivery A webpage about how women with disabilities and their doctors need to work together through pregnancy and childbirth.
	Sonoran UCEDD's Aging and Transitions Project A project from the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Arizona. This project seeks to improve aging-related and end-of-life care for people with developmental disabilities.
	The North Carolina Office on Disability and Health (NCODH) This program helps community health programs include people with disabilities, and teaches people with disabilities about staying healthy. It is located in North Carolina.
	Unsafe for Kids: MN Dept. of Health Releases 'Priority Chemicals' List This article and fact sheet talks about toxic chemicals and the harm they can do to children.
	Vanderbilt Autism Clinic A university center that studies the needs of children who have autism spectrum disorder. It provides some services and is located in Tennessee.

Other

	Access to Medical Care: Adults with Physical Disabilities There are many different formats used on ths website to give information on providing good health care for people with disabilities.
	Beth Marks, PhD, RN Beth Marks is Associate Director for Research in the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTCADD),University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC),President of the National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities
	Health and Health Care Disparities Among People with Disabilities This issue brief discusses the racially-based differences in access to health care among people with disabilities.
	Healthcare Issues in Aging Adults with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities This article is about the healthcare needs of people with disabilities as they grow older. It is written for physicians.
	Improving Health and Wellness of People with Disabilities This scholary paper is about helping people with disabiities to be healthy. It is writtten for people around the world.
	Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD Joan Guthrie Medlen is a registered dietitian with an interest in promoting healthful, quality lives for people with IDD.
	Laura Abulafia, MHS Laura is the Director of the Environmental Health Initiative at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. She is a resource for environmental health issues.
	Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Adult Screening Recommendations 2012 This is a list of tests, shots, and screenings that adults need from their doctor to stay healthy. This also tells when an adult needs each test. Examples include cancer screenings, flu shots, and tests for diabetes.
	Nutrition Services, Prevention Important in Nutrition Care for Special Health Needs This paper discusses nutrition issues for people with developmental disabilities. It also talks about supports that help people eat enough healthy foods.
	Professional Organizing Services for Adults and Children w/ Special Needs Do you have a diagnosis such as; ADHD, Depression or Anxiety? These conditions may effect your ability to organize. Our highly skilled staff will reduce your stress and bring peace & balance into your life. Residential, Educational or Professional.
	SafeNow Cleaning Products Cleaning Products that are effective and safe for both people and the environment. SafeNow proceeds benefit programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.
	UCLA study tackles aging issues of adults with developmental disabilities This article talks about health problems and healthy living for people with developmental disabilities.
	Women with Disabilities as a Health Disparities Population Interesting information about women with disabilities access to healthcare. There are links to PowerPoint Slides and a transcript from a webcast held in April, 2009.
	Woodbine House Woodbine House is a publishing company that has books about people with disabilities and also about special health needs.
	Work Out DVDs These DVDs are about staying healthy through exercise.

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