• English
    X

    Google Translate Disclaimer

    The Maryland Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”) offers translations of the content through Google Translate. Because Google Translate is an external website, DoIT does not control the quality or accuracy of translated content. All DoIT content is filtered through Google Translate which may result in unexpected and unpredictable degradation of portions of text, images and the general appearance on translated pages. Google Translate may maintain unique privacy and use policies. These policies are not controlled by DoIT and are not associated with DoIT’s privacy and use policies. After selecting a translation option, users will be notified that they are leaving DoIT’s website. Users should consult the original English content on DoIT’s website if there are any questions about the translated content.

    DoIT uses Google Translate to provide language translations of its content. Google Translate is a free, automated service that relies on data and technology to provide its translations. The Google Translate feature is provided for informational purposes only. Translations cannot be guaranteed as exact or without the inclusion of incorrect or inappropriate language. Google Translate is a third-party service and site users will be leaving DoIT to utilize translated content. As such, DoIT does not guarantee and does not accept responsibility for, the accuracy, reliability, or performance of this service nor the limitations provided by this service, such as the inability to translate specific files like PDFs and graphics (e.g. .jpgs, .gifs, etc.).

    DoIT provides Google Translate as an online tool for its users, but DoIT does not directly endorse the website or imply that it is the only solution available to users. All site visitors may choose to use alternate tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use DoIT content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk. DoIT is not liable for any loss or damages arising out of, or issues related to, the use of or reliance on translated content. DoIT assumes no liability for any site visitor’s activities in connection with use of the Google Translate functionality or content.

    The Google Translate service is a means by which DoIT offers translations of content and is meant solely for the convenience of non-English speaking users of the website. The translated content is provided directly and dynamically by Google; DoIT has no direct control over the translated content as it appears using this tool. Therefore, in all contexts, the English content, as directly provided by DoIT is to be held authoritative.

    Disability Inclusion Training

    ​​Find training opportunities to improve competencies in disability inclusion hosted by Maryland Disability Health Inclusion Program and our partners.

    ​Health and Disability 101 for Health Department Employees

    The Disability Health Inclusion Program (DHIP) welcomes all. Maryland Department of Health (MDH) staff to learn more about inclusion by comp​leting a training developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The purpose of this one-hour training is to educate health department em​ployees about the benefits of and strategies for including people with disabilities in all public health programs, products, and services.​  Click the link below to access training. ​

    Link to Health and Disability 101- https://www.pathlms.com/naccho/courses/5037 ​

    NACCHO Flyer Photo.JPG



    Announcements

      

    Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law which prohibits discriminiation against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public, will celebrate the 30th anniversary on July 26. To learn more, please visit https://adata.org/ada-anniversary. #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA



    Archived Webinars

      

    Public Health Competencies in Disability Inclusion

    Maryland's Disability Health Inclusion Program (DHIP) partnered with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to launch a series of webinars to build cultural competency around disability awarness and inclusion. To learn more about Maryland's Disability Health Inclusion Program and inclusion best practices, please see the links below. 

    In this webinar, participants will learn to define 'people first' language, describe multimodal communication, identify three resources to support accessible communication, and explain how partnering with community-based organizations serving people with disabilities can improve accessible communications. 


    In this webinar, participants will identify the National Center for Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) as a resource to support inclusive community health, describe the Community Health Inclusion Index (CHII), understand how the CHII can support inclusive public health activities for people with disabilities, and identify NACCHO and Maryland DHIP resources to support inclusive health. 


    In this webinar, participants will name the six disability question to use when collecting disability data, identify at least three participatory methods for collecting data about people with disabilities, and learn one system to request disability data from the Maryland Department of Health. 

    Disability Inclusion in Public Health 

    The Maryland Disability Health Inclusion Program developed a Disability Inclusion in Public Health Webinar series in collaboration with the National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability. 


    This session covers the fundamental terminology of disability inclusion. It provides broadly focused resources that public health practitioners across the board can use to integrate people with disabilities into their programs purposefully. 

    This is the second webinar in the series and it covers the approaches necessary for creating inclusive communities. This session will help you identify barriers to including people with disabilities in programs through the use of innovative community needs assessment tools, explain how to work with partners to create an inclusive plan and overall policy change. 

    This is the third webinar in the series and it covers the application of the Community Health Inclusion Index assessment in health promotion programs and policies. This webinar is provided in partnership with NCHPAD and the Massachusetts Disability Health Inclusion Program. They share their experience mobilizing inclusive partnerships, strengthening inclusion allies, and utilizing mini grants to engage numerous communities throughout the State to successfully implement change. 


    This is the fourth and final webinar in the series in partnership with NCHPAD. This interactive session covers strategies to include people with disabilities in physical activity and nutrition education and ways to engage people with disabilities in a discussion about health literacy and access concerns.