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For more information about women with
disabilities, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's section on
women with disabilities at
www.4woman.gov/wwd.
These organizations and publications
funded by CDC also offer resources:
The Center for Research on Women
with Disabilities at Baylor College of Medicine conducts research, evaluates
interventions, and disseminates information on issues such as health, aging,
civil rights, abuse, and independent living for women with disabilities.
Publications include the "National Study of Women With Physical Disabilities,"
"Guidelines for Physicians on Abuse and Women With Disabilities," and
"Reproductive Health Care for Women With Disabilities." Visit
www.bcm.tmc.edu/crowd or call
(800)44-CROWD.
The National Center on Physical
Activity and Disability is a national clearinghouse for a wide range of
disability resources. Visit www.ncpad.org
or call (800) 900-8086.
The North Carolina Office on
Disability and Health works to promote the health and wellness of persons
with disabilities in North Carolina through policy, practice, and research.
A range of publications, including the ones listed below, are available at
www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/ or
(919)966-0868.
"Provider's Guide
for the Care of Women with Physical Disabilities & Chronic Medical Conditions"
helps clinicians boost their care for women with disabilities with information
on access, removing barriers, and comprehensive reproductive health care.
"Removing Barriers to Health
Care: A Guide for Health Professionals" gives health care
providers specific steps to make medical facilities accessible and welcoming.
It includes ADA requirements, illustrations, and helpful tips.
"Removing Barriers:
Tips and Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication" provides
detailed pointers on communicating effectively with people with a range of
disabilities.
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