Zdrowie i gospodarka · 3.11.2004
State Implementation Projects for Preventing Secondary Conditions and Promoting the Health of People With Disabilities
The State capacity cooperative agreements are providing financial assistance to: (1) Establish and/or sustain State offices for preventing secondary conditions and promoting the health of people with disabilities as a State public health priority, and serve as a technical assistance (TA) resource and statewide focus for the prevention of secondary conditions; (2) support an advisory function to coordinate and provide policy and program direction guidance in the State; (3) develop and/or implement a State strategic plan or policy instrument for health promotion for persons with disabilities; (4) establish and implement partnerships with universities or state health departments or other state agencies to support and complement project activities; (5) maintain and refine prescribed public health surveillance or survey activities related to disability and/or secondary conditions in order to implement prevention efforts and program evaluation activities; (6) provide TA to communities; and (7) promote education and health promotion programs for persons with disabilities, conduct training of health professionals, and facilitate access to services for persons with disabilities.