Disabilities Prevention

Objective

(1) Support development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of non-research activities aimed at reducing health disparities and improving the health of people with mobility limitations and/or intellectual disabilities (ID) across their lifespans, and (2) Develop and strengthen the capacity of state-based disability and health programs to improve the health and quality of life among people with disabilities through adaptation and implementation of evidence-based strategies in states, U.S. territories, and tribal governments.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Entity Type

Who Benefits

• Unrestricted by Entity Type

In addition to the eligible applicants, other groups who will receive benefits from the program include persons with disabilities and their family members of persons with disabilities, persons with limb loss, minority populations, refugees, infants, children, youth, adults, senior citizens, women, all educational levels, all income levels, urban, suburban, and rural populations, health/ rehabilitation professionals, scientists, educators, and researchers.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

sgriswold@cdc.gov
4047182623