CDC’s Disability and Health Branch continues to build on decades of work with two national programs to improve the mental and physical health of Americans with disabilities across the lifespan.
These two national programs are currently funded under CDC-RFA-DD21-2102 and CDC-RFA-DD21-2104 from August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2026.
Learn more about the organizations and activities that are funded under this cooperative agreement.
The National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center focusing on health promotion, wellness, and quality of life of people with disabilities.
NCHPAD supports local, state, and national organizations in adopting guidelines, recommendations, and adaptations that promote the inclusion of children and adults with mobility limitations in public health practices.
Specifically, NCHPAD’s goal is to develop the infrastructure to support the accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities in existing and future public health promotion programs geared toward improving their physical activity, nutrition, and healthy weight management.
CDC and NCHPAD will work together to
Identify models, programs, practices, and policies that have been shown to work, and adapt them for children and adults with mobility limitations.
Develop customized training materials to teach partners about the tools and resources that accommodate people with different types of mobility limitations.
Help local providers implement adaptations to their existing programs, practices, strategies, and services.
Expand and publicize the best practices related to inclusive physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention strategies in community settings.
