Engaging the disability community in health initiatives
Disability Community Engagement Partner Project
This study is all about working together with people who have disabilities to help them get better health care and support, making sure their needs and ideas are included in health programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Assn on Health and Disability NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10307058 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on fostering collaboration and engagement with the disability community to improve health outcomes. It aims to create partnerships that empower individuals with disabilities to participate actively in health-related initiatives. Through various outreach and engagement strategies, the project seeks to ensure that the voices and needs of the disability community are heard and addressed in health programs. The methodology includes community-based participatory research approaches to involve participants in the decision-making process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals with disabilities who are interested in contributing to health initiatives and improving health outcomes for their community.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as part of the disability community may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health services and programs that are more inclusive and responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: While community engagement in health initiatives is a recognized approach, the specific focus on the disability community may offer novel insights and strategies.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- American Assn on Health and Disability — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forber-Pratt, Anjali J — American Assn on Health and Disability
- Study coordinator: Forber-Pratt, Anjali J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.