Disability Section
Purpose
To broaden knowledge and awareness regarding health disparities and health issues impacting people with disabilities.
Goals
To raise awareness of gaps and barriers in health care for people with disabilities in Oregon.
To provide information on disability issues to public health professionals.
To share information about the public health field with people with disabilities.
To work to improve communication between people with disabilities and public health professionals.
To advocate for policies and programs that enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities
Section Leadership
Board Representative: Chandra Char
Chair: Jessica Coughlin
Section Policy Chair: VACANT
Section Communications Chair: VACANT
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