Individual Program
One in Four Americans has a Disability
People with disabilities have significantly less access to adequate health care and wellness resources. By referring patients to NCHPAD Connect, you’re empowering and equipping people with disabilities to greater access to health, wellness and community inclusion – at no cost to them.
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Why NCHPAD Connect is Needed
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four Americans has a disability.
- People with disabilities have significantly less access to adequate health care and wellness resources.
- People with disabilities are also much more likely to develop secondary conditions, like pain, fatigue, obesity or depression.
- Adults with disabilities are even three times as likely to have heart disease, stroke, diabetes or cancer.
Referring a Patient is Easy
To start, you can either direct your patient to this sign up page, or help them sign up by filling out the online form with them.
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Step 2
A NCHPAD Call Center team member will reach out to them via a phone call to learn more about their specific goals and needs
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Step 3
Your patient will be connected to free, personalized health and wellness programs and resources.
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