Who We Are …
Members of the DisAbility Forum are involved with policies and actions focusing on the equalization of opportunities for people with disabilities. These include the promotion of equity in health care and health outcomes, and social change to promote socioeconomic integration.
We come from a variety of backgrounds, including social and rehabilitative services, medical and health professions, and social sciences. Hence, our work includes teaching, research, provision of clinical services, policy development, and civil service.
What We Do ...
· Share information to build a multidisciplinary knowledge base regarding disability
· Present scientific sessions at annual APHA meetings
· Promote accessibility to APHA materials and meetings
· Produce newsletters to keep members well-informed
· Collaborate with other organizations working in research, practice and education relevant to disability issues
· Recognize achievements relevant to our goals through annual DisAbility Forum awards
Our Goals ...
We aim to create awareness and promote actions related to public health issues that affect health, functional, social, and environmental aspects of disability, including:
· Causes and prevention of impairments and disabilities, especially secondary conditions
· Health promotion and rehabilitation
· Barriers and facilitators, both physical and social, that affect participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society
· Advocacy for public policies consistent with the goals of the DisAbility Forum