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Healthy People 2020
Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Within the Federal Government, the Federal Interagency Workgroup (FIW) led the healthy people 2020 development effort. FIW members include representatives across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Education, among others Within the Federal Government, the Federal Interagency Workgroup (FIW) led the Healthy People 2020 development effort. FIW members include representatives across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Education, among others. Healthy People 2030 is in the works. We…
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Health Disparities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Hello, hello, helllloooo!!! Frustration and anger occurs when you are faced with a problem no one seems to care about, but you. It’s like saying hello and the person on the other end can’t hear you. Or screaming at the top of your lungs but there’s no sound. Have you ever felt that way? Well, that’s how people with disabilities, their caretakers, and family members feel when are trying to get access to everyday benefits typical people have at their disposal. This an issue that has been overlooked for centuries. Research has shown both social and health disadvantages for people with disabilities. People with developmental disabilities have a higher rate…
