Articles and Documents

An overview on CDC's commitment to disability inclusion in health care.

A CDC study found that adults with disabilities report experiencing more mental distress.

Provides COVID-19 information and resources for people with disabilities

An overview of steps for diabetes prevention for people with disabilities.

Adults with disabilities have higher rates of depression, obesity, smoking, and diabetes.

A summarization on the percentage of people with disabilities in urban and rural areas.

An overview on the uses and findings of CDC's Disability and Health Data System (DHDS).

Read the MMWR report on barriers to social participation for people with disabilities.

Recommendations for improving physical activity among adults with disabilities.

CDC is working to improve health care access and data collection for people with disabilities.

Learn about the prevalence of IDD among Medicaid enrollees in five states.

Highlights health disparities in smoking, obesity, and disability across race, ethnicity, and income.

Discover mental health information and resources for people with disabilities.

An overview on physical activity for people with disabilities.

Learn how the Guide to Community Preventative Services can help with disability inclusion.

An overview of the relationship between CDC and the Special Olympics.

A free online workout resource for Hispanic Special Olympics athletes in their teens and twenties.

Describes the barriers and health risks that people with disabilities face.

Use these tips to help you communicate with women with intellectual disabilities.

Use these tips to communicate with and about people with disabilities.

Learn about health differences among racial and ethnic groups.

Find tips for encouraging physical activity among adults with disabilities.

A collection of videos, webinars, and podcasts on disability and health topics.