Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs DD12-1204

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Improving the Health of People with Disabilities through State Based Public Health Programs DD12-1204: The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enhance existing activities to promote and maximize health, prevent chronic disease, improve emergency preparedness, and increase the quality of life among people with disabilities (PWD). This funding opportunity announcement focuses on the following priority areas for the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD): Priority 1: Reduce disparities in key health indicators, including obesity in children, youth and adults with disabilities. Priority 4: Identify and reduce disparities in health care access for people with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to propose strategies that strengthen their current capacities and develop innovative approaches to accomplish the objectives of the program.