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A partnership of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Recently, there has been an explosion of interest in the health and wellness of people with disabilities. From some perspectives, this relatively new area of concern represents the most significant disability development since the Americans with Disabilities Act<\/em> passed in 1990.<\/span><\/p>\n In our rural state, economic, disability, rehabilitation and health care resources are scarce and must reach people dispersed over large areas. The use of public health resources offers an important way to reduce the risk and prevent or manage secondary health conditions and associated need for acute care.<\/span><\/p>\n Montana Disability and Health Program (MTDH) is a partnership of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) and The University of Montana Rural Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n For 20 years, this partnership has involved Montana’s service organizations and people with disabilities in collaborative efforts to improve the health of Montanans with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n Montana is building on these efforts through the Montana Disability and Health Program: Living Well Under the Big Sky.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The long-term goals for the Montana Disability For more information, <\/span>Montana Disability and Health Program Strategic Plan<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n With Montana’s four centers for independent living (CILs), we are conducting<\/span> Living Well with a Disability<\/a><\/em>, a 10-week, peer-facilitated, health promotion workshop.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Living Well with a Disability (LWD)<\/span><\/em> teaches skills to<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n National research shows LWD<\/em> to be cost-effective at reducing limitations associated with secondary health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact MTDH or your local CIL to implement or participate in a Living Well with a Disability<\/em> workshop in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n Materials Supporting Education and Nutrition in Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities MTDH is partnering with the MT Developmental Disabilities Program and Community providers to implement MENU AIDDs statewide.<\/span><\/p>\n When a print product is mad available to the public, alternative formats are useful to people with disabilities. MTDH works with Public Health Programs to produce materials in large print, Braille, audiotape, and text files for screen-reader software.<\/span><\/p>\n MTDH recruits, trains and supports state disability leaders to assess and improve accessibility. Ambassadors educate housing stakeholders about “Visit-ability” as a design strategy to improve the accessibility of private homes and neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n We recruit, train, and support disability advisors to participate in MDPHHS advisory groups, and to integrate disability and health into public health planning and evaluation. Click here for Guidelines.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Women with disabilities can face barriers to accessing healthcare, education and services. MTDH supports the CDC’s Right to Know Campaign.<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MTDH also supports Women Be Healthy (WBH), a curriculum designed for women with intellectual The U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0“This call to Action encourages …<\/p>\n \u00a0~Surgeon General Richard Carmona <\/p>\n<\/div>\n A partnership between Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services<\/a> Funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u00a0Grant #5U59DD000287-04<\/p>\n RTC: Rural, The University of Montana Rural Institute: A Center for Excellence in Montana Disability and Health Brochure A partnership of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and The University of Montana Rural Institute Recently, there has been an explosion of interest in the health and wellness of people with disabilities. 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\nand The University of Montana Rural Institute<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMontana is one of 16 states funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to promote the health and wellness and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. http:\/\/healthypeople.gov\/2020\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/h3>\n
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\n(MENU AIDDs) coordinates practice guidelines, support and education materials, and methods of evaluation to improve food and nutrition in group homes. Program results include high resident and staff satisfaction, improved menu quality, and better weight management.<\/span><\/p>\nAccessible Formats<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nand developmental disabilities. WBH works with clinics and community partners statewide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a>http:\/\/www.equalrightscenter.org\/site\/DocServer\/Ill_Prepared.pdf?docID=561<\/a><\/p>\n\nMontana Disability and Health Program<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\nDisability, Education, Research and Service, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812-7056<\/span>
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