People living with disabilities are less likely to have access to adequate health care. They also face poorer overall health outcomes, including increased likelihood of obesity (38.2%), heart disease (11.5%), and diabetes (16.3%).

During the American Disabilities Act anniversary month, find out how you can help address these challenges.

More information:

• Modernizing Health Care to Improve Physical Accessibility web-based training
• Achieving Health Equity web-based training
• Improving Access to Care for People with Disabilities webpage
• Health Equity Challenges & CMS Resources to Help Address Them (PDF) infographic
• CMS Office of Minority Health: Health Observances webpage