Written by NCHPAD
All people have the right to conditions and resources that ensure optimal health. Physical literacy can open the door to a lifetime of good health and, in youth with a disability, can encourage lifelong activity that will promote health and decrease the risk of chronic disease. Obesity rates for children with disability are 38% higher than for children without disability. …
Written by NCHPAD
On September 9th, 2015, the U.S. Surgeon General released a much anticipated Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities. This call recognizes the importance of physical activity for people of all ages and abilities while calling on Americans to use walking as a way to be more active. …
Written by NCHPAD
This weekend is sure to be filled with all things red, white, and blue as we celebrate our nation’s freedom! However, let’s not forget that July is a landmark month for all; there is one more important commemoration that has prompted independence and equal opportunity for individuals with disability in the United States.…
Written by NCHPAD
We envision a future of community health inclusion, one in which health promotion activities are accessible to all.
A truly facilitating community is one in which health promotion activities are as accessible to people with disability as they are to people without disability. All individuals have the right to conditions and resources that ensure optimal health.…