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Healthy People 2020 The following link(s) will open in one new tab or window. Should you have any questions regarding this article, please follow the specific contact information provided. Healthy People 2020 is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 10 year objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. Currently, information is being gathered and public input is being requested to help to form the objectives for the next decade. Public Comment - Healthy People 2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of developing its Health People 2020 goals
and is seeking public comment. The section on Disability and Secondary Conditions can be found at: Please feel free to participate and share this link with others who may be interested in participating. Related articles on health promotion If you’d like to participate in the Healthy People 2020 public comment but would like more background information we have prepared several links to information on health and fitness for people with disabilities that will assist you. Get Fit: Create A Happier, Healthier You This article discusses the high prevalence of obesity in the U.S. and the strong incentives that people with disabilities have to get fit. It gives strategies to help you keep motivated in helping yourself to a healthier life and better long-term living options. James H. Rimmer & Jennifer L. Rowland (2008). “Health promotion for people with disabilities: Implications for empowering the person and promoting disability-friendly environments.” Another good article for those of you with access to academic journals is: Public Health Goals for Persons With Disabilities: Looking Ahead to 2020 Disability and Health Journal, Volume 2, Issue 3, July 2009, Pages 111-115 Lisa I. Iezzoni
If you do not have access to the original article it is based upon Senate testimony that is publically
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8/9/10 - Chilodrens Issues Committee Meeting *Notice* Open Government and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). All DDPC meetings are held in Albany, NY unless otherwise noted. Under law, the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) meetings and DDPC Standing Committee meetings are open meetings. If the public wants to attend, they can attend as observers. Participants may be asked to leave during breaks in the deliberations and when the meeting goes into executive session. If more information, please contact the DDPC directly.
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