Pac Rim 2006 Info
Healthy Choices - Healthy People - Healthy Living
To fully enjoy community life, people with disabilities need access to quality health services, including medical care, mental health services, dental care, and alternative health-care options. This strand welcomes proposals that address, but are not limited to the following:
- Eliminating health disparities.
- Training for physicians and other providers.
- Financing health care services.
- Needs of the dually-diagnosed.
- Health care transition for youth.
- Reduction of co-morbidities.
- Effective prevention and health promotion activities.
- Participation in community recreational and wellness activities.
Strand Chairs: Jean Johnson, Joe Shacter, Makia Malo


