Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Amputee Coalition strives to empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention. The Coalition works to raise awareness about and increase practices to prevent limb loss and to ensure that no amputee feels alone through pre- and post amputation and recovery.Through its Limb Loss Resource Center, the Coalition responds to information requests, provides by topic, amputation level, and specific groups. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Amputees, Physical disabilities, Spanish language materials

Annotation: The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is a component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It works to prevent chronic ciseases across the lifespan and help people manage their chronic diseases to prevent complications. Divisions of the center that are relevant to maternal and child health include the Division of Adolescent and School Health, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, Division of Diabetes Translation, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Division of Reproductive Health, Division of Oral Health, and Office on Smoking and Health.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Community health services, Community programs, Data, Health promotion, Medical research, Nutrition education, Nutrition monitoring, Nutrition policies, Nutrition programs, Nutrition research, Oral health, Outreach, Physical activity, Prevention programs, Public health nutrition, School health, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Smoking, Women's health

Annotation: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability's mission is to encourage and support people with disabilities who wish to become more active. NCPAD works to promote health benefits among people with disabilities through increased participation in all types of physical activity, including recreational programs, specific sports, exercise techniques, fitness activities, and adaptive equipment. It is a comprehensive electronic information center that offers telephone and online access to resources. The Web site offers downloadable fact sheets and monographs; video clips; discussion groups; a calendar of upcoming conferences, events, and meetings; summaries of important research findings; a monthly newsletter; and a searchable database of programs and services available nationwide.

Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Physical activity

Annotation: The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS/BPH) works through local and regional libraries to distribute Braille and recorded materials for people with visual or physical impairments. The service provides information on blindness and physical disabilities for professionals and consumers. Some materials are available in Spanish and other languages. A list of participating libraries is available. The service also publishes a newsletter.

Keywords: Blindness, Braille, Libraries, Physical disabilities, Visually impaired

Annotation: The Center for Universal Design (formerly the Center for Accessible Housing) is a national resource center on accessible and universal design in housing, buildings, and products. The Center conducts research on ways to improve accessible housing, develops new designs for homes and products, and trains people in providing accessible housing and universal design. The Center also offers a fee-based technical design service and Information and Referral Service on accessible housing and universal design. Publications include a newsletter and a catalog. The Center also sponsors training seminars and workshops.

Keywords: Accessibile facilities, Habilitation, Information services, Physical disabilities, Research programs, Training

Annotation: This group provides consulting services on specific evaluation, treatment and program design to address a multitude of conditions and diagnoses in infants and children. Specialty areas include autism, PDD spectrum, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, prematurity, speech and language delay, parent education/issues, Failure to thrive, behavioral issues, neurological handicaps, orthopedic handicaps, Seizure disorder, and head injury.

Keywords: Behavioral diabilities, Chidren, Consultants, Developmental disabilities, Disabilities, Infants, Physical disabilities

Annotation: The Women with Disabilities Center provides a variety of health services for women with disabling conditions, including consultative pregnancy services, family planning, mammogram referrals, preventive health care counseling, parenting support, peer counseling, psychological services, and support groups. The center provides referrals and offers educational literature, videotapes, and seminars on such topics as prenatal care, parenting challenges, sexuality and dating, aging and menopause, violence and self-defense, and disability rights. Publications include a newsletter, Resourceful Woman: Women with Disabilities Striving Toward Health and Self-Determination, published three times a year. The Center also sponsors workshops and training seminars.

Keywords: Gynecology, Parenting, Physical disabilities, Pregnancy, Special health care needs, Women

Annotation: Special Olympics (SO) is an international organization that promotes understanding, acceptance, and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming. SO provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy and friendship. Resources include research reports, an e-newsletter, a fellowship program, and schools and youth outreach. SO also offers free health screenings and health information at local, regional, and World Games. SO's Project Unify is a school-based initiative in the United States that focuses on social inclusion, bringing youth with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports and related activities.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Inclusive schools, Information services, Mental retardation, Physical fitness, School health programs, Sports

Annotation: Special Olympics, Special Smiles is a dental screening, education, and referral program that operates under the auspices of Special Olympics (SO). One of the primary objectives is to increase the number of oral health professionals who will serve individuals with intellectual disabilities in their practices and clinics. The program is a lead component of SO's "Healthy Athletes" initiative, created to focus attention on the overall health issues facing SO athletes.

Keywords: Dental care, Disabilities, Oral health, Physical fitness, Public awareness campaigns, Screening, Special health care services, Sports

Annotation: The Office on Disability (OD), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), implements and coordinates policies, programs, and special initiatives related to disabilities both within HHS and with other federal agencies. The office support plans and initiatives designed to tear down barriers facing people with disabilities and encourages interaction and cooperation among federal, state, community, and private-sector partners. Program initiatives include I Can Do It, You Can Do It, a nationwide effort to ensure that children and youth with disabilities have access to health care, physical fitness opportunities, and wellness programs.

Keywords: Child health, Disabilities, Federal agencies, Physical fitness, Program development, Public health services, Special health care needs, Youth