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Category: News to Use
Latest Issue of Disability and Health Journal
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How the All of Us Research Program Protects My Information
This video explains some of the ways the All of Us Research Program protects participant information—from data collection through research. It answers FAQs, touches on Certificates of Confidentiality, and describes what scientists can see in the Research Hub. Graphics explain data encryption and show an example of how participant information is de-identified. About the […]
Accessibility Awareness Twitter Chat
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we invite you to join us May 19th from 3:00 – 4:00pm ET for a Twitter Chat at the intersection of accessibility, inclusion, and health. We will dive into some Accessibility 101 and explore how expanding participation in biomedical research can advance health equity. We will also share […]
All About the Social Determinants of Health
Addressing and improving health disparities begins with you COVID-19 has hit some communities very hard. That has put new attention on a long-term problem in the United States — health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health that harm disadvantaged communities. Understanding what causes these differences is key to addressing them. DNA alone does […]
AAHD Announces Scholarship Awards 2022
The AAHD Scholarship Committee and AAHD Board of Directors are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021-2022 AAHD Scholarship Program. On behalf of the board and staff of AAHD, we congratulate the winners and wish them the best of luck in their studies. The 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients are: Madelyn Hubbs, Maryville University Ma’ayan Simon, CUNY School […]
Series Recap: Getting the Most from your Health Insurance
This spring, we hosted a series of live interviews with disability community members to learn how they make the most of their private or public insurance coverage. Watch the full series to learn more about their tips and tricks for accessing care. Rehabilitation/Habilitation A conversation with Chase Bearden, Deputy Director of the Coalition of Texans […]
Medicaid Social Media Toolkit
AAHD is celebrating Medicaid Awareness Month this April as we recognize the importance that Medicaid plays in the lives of many people with disabilities who rely on it for covering their health care costs. To help promote the importance of the Medicaid program, AAHD has updated its Medicaid Social Media Toolkit. The toolkit provides sample […]
CDC Updates: People with Disabilities and COVID-19
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“Hearts of Glass” – Featured Event
Hearts of Glass: Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion Linking Health to Social Factors March 14, 2022 at 5pm ET I 2pm PT Join us for a special screening opportunity of the award-winning documentary, Hearts of Glass. In this film, you will meet several people with intellectual and developmental disabilities whose health and lives were […]