The National Center on Health,
Physical Activity & Disability
Headquartered at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) School of Health Professions, NCHPAD has evolved from a resource center into a public health practice and implementation science pioneer. In 2021, NCHPAD expanded significantly, focusing on three key strategies:
Being data-driven.
Introducing NCHPAD Connect, a participant-centered wellness database promoting data-driven decision-making processes through our Data Coordinating Center.
Increasing access.
Introducing and increasing access to a wide array of evidence-based, virtual health promotion programs and wellness opportunities lead by disability health professionals.
Advancing capacity.
Fostering disability health and wellness through effective communication and dissemination, training and technical assistance – with a continued commitment to capacity building.
Elevate Efforts in Your Community
Explore funding and partnership opportunities to advocate for disability inclusion, health and wellness on a national scale. Together, we can advance disability inclusion and promote health equity for all.
Your Health and Wellness Ally
Explore evidence-based resources and programs promoting health, wellness and physical activity for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.
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