Tomio J, Sato H, Mizumura H. Environ Health Prev Med. 2012 Jul;17(4):322-31. doi: 10.1007/s12199-011-0257-3. Epub 2011 Dec 21. SOURCE: Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. OBJECTIVES: To describe disaster preparedness among chronically ill patients and to examine how differences in health, functional, and disability conditions are associated […]
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AAHD is involved in numerous initiatives and programs that focus on health promotion and wellness, reducing health disparities, integrating disability into the overall public health agenda for children and adults with disabilities, community inclusion, advocacy, and knowledge translation utilization. In addition to the sub-links listed under the Initiatives Link on the AAHD website, AAHD staff […]
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Mississippi Department of Health’s Children’s Medical Program The Children’s Medical Program provides medical and surgical care to state residents up to 20 years of age with chronic or disabling conditions by organizing care, providing equipment and drugs, and arranging for physical, occupational and other therapies. Services include: pediatric specialty care (outpatient and inpatient), braces and […]
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The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Special Education This office offers training, technical assistance, and monitoring activities of special education services provided by public schools and state-operated programs. The office is also responsible for managing the federal dollars for special education programs. Commissioner of Education (340) 774-0100 http://www.usviosep.org/ The Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Diabetes […]
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Puerto Rico Deaf-Blind Parents Association Thomas Santana Box 6616 Bayamon, PR 00621 (809) 782-4475 (809) 782-8994 http://www.nfb.org/nfb/deaf-blind_resources.asp?SnID=2 Puerto Rico Department of Education’s Special Education Services provided include assistive technology services; adapted sports; The Special Education Advisory Committee, which advises the Secretary of Education on issues related to vision services for children and youth with […]
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Airai Department of Youth and Aging Programs include increasing the availability and accessibility of Adult Education (G.E.D.) Basic Traditional Skills Training for youth, improving sports facilities for the youth of Airai, and developing activities for senior citizens to participate in annually. Ms. Debolyne Arurang, Coordinator James Johanes, Assistant Coordinator P.O. Box 8009 Koror, PW 96940 […]
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The Commonwealth Guidance Center According to the Rural Assistance Center, the Commonwealth Guidance Center provides mental health and substance abuse services to residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Saipan, MP http://www.raconline.org/states/northernmariana.php Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Health Services P.O. Box 500409CK Saipan, MP 96950 (670) 234-8950 http://www.dphsaipan.com/ […]
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