To identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for all people with disabilities
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionalitis comprised of an interdisciplinary coalition made up of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members.
A gap analysis identified more than 200 sources of information about preventable healthcare inequities faced by people with disabilities. Medical guidelines are in development to make healthcare more equitable for all.
See how we’re making a difference in identifying and addressing inequities for people with disabilities.
by Kristine Nellenbach, MS
When people imagine what it means to be autistic or what it means to be Asian American, their ideas can too often be shaped by limited media portrayals or surface-level exposure to those communities. Those portrayals tend to emphasize stereotypes and generalizations, leaving little room for the full range of real, lived experiences, especially for those who hold both identities.
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By: Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
Throughout our Policy Unpacked series, our goal is to take topics from the administrative and legal system and make them easier to understand. Legal Terms in the News Explained aims to further this effort by breaking down complex legal jargon from today’s headlines. We have four other parts to this series and infographics that go along with them– and can be found in our Policy Unpacked section on our website.
Below are a few legal terms you may have heard in the news. We will keep writing more in the coming weeks and months– along with current events. So stay tuned and read on!
Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month was first declared in the United States in May 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA)—then known as the National Association for Mental Health. MHA initiated this month-long campaign to raise awareness about mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and promote support and treatment.
The below infographic provides an overview of mental health awareness, emphasizing the importance of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It outlines how mental health affects our thoughts, feelings, and actions, and lists common mental health disabilities such as anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Key statistics show that 1 in 5 Americans have experienced a mental health disability, yet only 44% of adults with a diagnosable condition receive treatment. It also notes that 20% of youth live with a mental health disability. To support mental health, it encourages practices like seeking mental health services, practicing mindfulness, taking mental health days, staying connected with loved ones, learning coping techniques, and setting boundaries.
The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is funded by the Administration for Community Living through funding opportunity number 90NCDE0001-01-00. This website formerly included the work of the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.