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Jamie Simpson Disability Program Coordinator

This initiative, led by Jamie Simpson with support from co-directors Paula Clayton, Lori Haskett, Glen White, and the University of Kansas, aims to integrate disability and health programs in Kansas. Our vision is to ensure healthier Kansans live in safe and sustainable environments. We focus on raising awareness of disability-related health disparities, promoting disability etiquette, and fostering thriving disability communities. This integration seeks to empower consumers' voices in guiding health promotion programs, benefiting both the disabled community and public health initiatives.

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Jamie Simpson Disability Program Coordinator

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  1. The Journey of Integration of Disability and Health Programs Jamie Simpson Disability Program Coordinator Principle Investigator: Paula Clayton Core Program Co-Directors: Lori Haskett, KDHE Glen White, University of Kansas Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.

  2. Getting on the Ballot Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.

  3. Successes • Raising awareness of: • Disability-related health disparities 2. Disability Etiquette (People-first language) 3. Thriving disability communities in Kansas • Policy for accessible meetings • Bringing public health to disability organizations

  4. Definition of Disability “any activity limitations due to physical, mental or emotional problems and/or having a health problem that requires the use of a special equipment such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed, or special telephone.”

  5. Integrate What?! Is integration putting a square peg into a hole?

  6. The Future of Integrating Disability for Kansas • Consumer voice will help guide all Health Promotion Programs • Win-win for Health Promotion Programs and people with disabilities Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.

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