If data is the core of Healthy People objective development, state involvement is the key to implementing interventions which will help to meet the objectives. This presentation will discuss the ways in which disability and health priorities can be included in state Healthy People plans. Variations across state organizations will be discussed, along with common opportunities across states. Issues of data collection and program opportunities and barriers will be prsesented.
Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify ways in which state disability and health programs can move the Healthy People agenda of improved health of people with disabilities
Keywords: Disability, Healthy People 2000/2010
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.