Building Healthy, Inclusive Communities

Founded in 1999, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) has grown from a public health resource center into a national hub for implementation science and practice, promoting health and well-being for all.

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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.

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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.

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Advancing inclusion.

Fostering inclusion through effective communication and dissemination, training and technical assistance – with a continued commitment to capacity building.

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Elevate Your Inclusion Efforts

Explore funding and partnership opportunities to advocate for inclusion and health equity on a national scale. Together, we can advance inclusion and promote health equity for all.

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Explore evidence-based resources and programs promoting health, wellness and physical activity for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.

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