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For People with Disabilities…
Women with disabilities are more likely to get breast cancer than the general population because they experience more risk factors. The publication,
"Tips for Women with Disabilities on Understanding Breast Cancer"
stresses the importance of early screening and gives recommendations for women with disabilities to follow.
The
CDC’s Disability and Health Promotion Program
has more data and resources for people with disabilities.
Summer Camps and Activities (including camps for kids with disabilities):
Anchorage Daily News Summer Camp Guide
Anchorage Parks & Recreation Activities
For Health Care Providers and Other Professionals and Businesses…
State of Alaska Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for School Health Services
Health care access remains a key challenge for individuals experiencing disabilities. "
Removing Barriers to Health Care
," a booklet developed by the
Center for Universal Design and the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health
, provides guidelines to help health care providers make their facilities as accessible as possible.
Access to Fitness: Access to health clubs and fitness facilities is also a key concern for individuals experiencing disabilities. "
Removing Barriers to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities
," a booklet developed by the Center for Universal Design and the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health, provides guidelines to help fitness providers make their facilities as accessible as possible.
Other Useful Links…
State of Alaska offices:
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Division of Senior and Disabilities Services
Division of Behavioral Health
Section of Rural and Community Health Systems
Office of Children’s Services: Early Intervention Infant Learning Program
Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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All Alaska Pediatric Partnership
Center for Human Development, University of Alaska Anchorage
Stone Soup Group
Hope Community Resources
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