Today, about 50 million Americans, or 1 in 5 people, are living with at least one disability, and most Americans will experience a disability some time during the course of their lives. Anyone can have a disability.

People with disabilities face many barriers to good health. Studies show that individuals with disabilities are more likely than people without disabilities to report:

  • Having poorer overall health.
  • Having less access to adequate health care.
  • Having no access to health insurance.
  • Skipping medical care because cost.
  • Engaging in risky health behaviors, including smoking and physical inactivity.

We strive to support science and technology to improve health and save lives of the disabled. We raise funds, seek out experts, and educate legislators and the general public on the right to good healthcare for the disabled.

 

People with disabilities can lead long healthy lives. Many can and do go to school and attend places of worship. They also vote, marry, have children, work, and play. Having a disability does not mean a person can't be healthy.

People with or without disabilities can stay healthy by having health care access and living healthy lifestyles.

To be healthy, people with disabilities require health care that meets their needs as a whole person, not just as a person with a disability.