Public Health Issues

Find below resources related to disability access specific to public health outreach, programs, and initiatives, including but not limited to pandemics, substance use epidemics, and other large-scale public health concerns.

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The website explains ADA applications during COVID-19, covering service animals, mask exemptions, long COVID, employee rights, and healthcare access for individuals with disabilities.
COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

The website explains ADA applications during COVID-19, covering service animals, mask exemptions, long COVID, employee rights, and healthcare access for individuals with disabilities.

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The video outlines strategies to make COVID-19 safety measures accessible for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of accessible communication practices, such as providing information in multiple formats, and integrating disability-
Disability Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination

Disability Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination

The video outlines strategies to make COVID-19 safety measures accessible for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of accessible communication practices, such as providing information in multiple formats, and integrating disability-...

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The document provides inclusive emergency preparedness guidelines for people with disabilities, focusing on the C-MIST framework and accessible planning.
Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Guide

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Guide

The document provides inclusive emergency preparedness guidelines for people with disabilities, focusing on the C-MIST framework and accessible planning.

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Project SCOPE is a national training initiative intended to build nationwide provider capacity and confidence in applying evidence-based practices in screening, monitoring, and interdisciplinary support for children and families diagnosed with Neonatal Ab
Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic

Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic

Project SCOPE is a national training initiative intended to build nationwide provider capacity and confidence in applying evidence-based practices in screening, monitoring, and interdisciplinary support for children and families diagnosed with Neonatal Ab...

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The ADA's guidance on opioid use disorder (OUD) outlines protections against discrimination and accommodation requirements for individuals in treatment or recovery.
The ADA and Opioid Use Disorder: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery

The ADA and Opioid Use Disorder: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery

The ADA's guidance on opioid use disorder (OUD) outlines protections against discrimination and accommodation requirements for individuals in treatment or recovery.

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This report provides a summary of focus groups conducted with people with disabilities and caregivers throughout Utah to learn about experiences participating in health promotion programs, barriers to participation, experiences accessing and receiving pre
Utah DHHS Report: Barriers and experiences of people with disabilities engaging with health services - An analysis of focus group findings

Utah DHHS Report: Barriers and experiences of people with disabilities engaging with health services - An analysis of focus group findings

This report provides a summary of focus groups conducted with people with disabilities and caregivers throughout Utah to learn about experiences participating in health promotion programs, barriers to participation, experiences accessing and receiving pre...