Living Well with a Disability

Resources for Facilitators

Funding sources
Kansas Association of Community Foundations
Kansas Health Foundation
Sunflower Foundation
United Methodist Health Ministry Fund

Kansas City Metro area:
Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Reach Healthcare Foundation

Health and Healthcare in General
HealthCare.gov is a new online portal where anyone can go to find insurance options in their state.
Keys to a Healthy Life - This Newsweek feature provides guidance for every age.
Navigating the Health Care System: Keeping Track of Your Health Information
Kansas Cancer Information provides information for the public, patients and caregivers, helath care professionals, and others.

Nutrition
Indiana State Department of Health
"Why We Eat Too Much"
Sugar Stacks - See how much of the sweet stuff you're really eating!

Physical Activity
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability provides a full range of guidance for people with disabilities.
Who's Gaming Now? Seniors Turn To Wii Bowling. We've talked with many of you about the benefits of Wii sports and Wii Fit. Here's a story about seniors using this technology for exercise and interaction. Audio is at top of page, with print story below.

Depression
The Depression Cure - by Stephen S. Ilardi, Ph.D. This book was written by a clinical psychology professor at KU. We recommend using this book in conjunction with Chapter 4: Depression in the LWWD curriculum.
"How Bad Feelings Can Harm Your Health"
"If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too"

Health Issues in the News
"Questionnaire May Help Spot Early Dementia"
"Studies Report More Harmful Effects From BPA"

Community/Advocacy
The Barrier Free Healthcare Initiative in Boston is spearheaded by advocates, non-profit organizations, legal service providers, and lawyers whose goal is to eliminate the physical and programmatic barriers that people with disabilities face in obtaining healthcare.