The Disability Advisory Committee was formed in January 2017 and consists of members dedicated to improving the health of people with disabilities. The Disability Advisory Committee promotes health improvement by:
Gathering and disseminating data on issues relevant to the statewide health needs of people with disabilities.
Keeping members aware of important events and concerns in the disability community.
Collaborating to make the best use of people and resources.
Including people with disabilities in public health efforts.
Improving access to health care.
Providing technical assistance to chronic disease management programs to support access for people with disabilities.
Planning for long-term change by establishing a method for ongoing outreach.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: December 15, 2021
Our committee regularly uses Basecamp to schedule meetings and share documents. This project management tool facilitates workgroup collaboration.
Please check out the brief tutorials linked below.
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f you have a question for the Advisory Committee, are interested in learning more about opportunities to collaborate with the Disability Health Inclusion Program, or would like access to Basecamp please contact Miranda Ouellette at miranda.ouellette@maryland.gov.
