Research and Training Center on Independent Living
Overcoming Barriers to Health Care Access
Even if you have the best intentions when it comes to getting the prevention and health care services you need, there may be an obstacle (or two) in your way. These resources are offered to give you ideas for overcoming common barriers to health care services.
Living Well with a Disability
Living Well News
Yes, We CAN Be Healthy!
On Aug. 13, 2009, the RTC/IL and the KDHE Bureau of Health Promotion sponsored a Health Promotion Room at the State Disability Caucus. The exhibits were designed to inspire and inform attendees to advocate for their own health.
People who visited the room were able to have their blood pressure checked, learn how Wii Sports can support their health, and gather information about prevention, nutrition and physical activity.
Thanks to everyone who visited the room. Special thanks to our volunteers, exhibitors and donors:
Agency for Healthcare Research & QualityBest Buy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Dillons
Health Realization
Kansas Bureau of Health Promotion (BHP) – Diabetes Kansas BHP – Cancer
Kansas BHP- Heart Disease and Stroke
Kansas BHP – Tobacco Use Prevention
Kansas BHP – Physical Activity & Nutrition
Kansas BHP – Injury Prevention
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Oral Health Kansas
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Shawnee County Community Extension Office Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
Wal-Mart
Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentFor more information, contact:
Research and Training Center on Independent Living
The University of Kansas
Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Ave., Room 4089
Lawrence, KS 66045-7555
Phone: 785-864-4095
TTY: 785-864-0706
Fax: 785-864-5063
Email: rtcil@ku.edu
