1. Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments. Jamie Simpson Disability Program Coordinator Principle Investigator: Paula Clayton Core Program Co-Directors: Lori Haskett, KDHE Glen White, University of Kansas The Journey of Integration of Disability and Health Programs

2. Getting on the Ballot Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.

3. Successes Raising awareness of: 1.Disability-related health disparities 2. Disability Etiquette (People-first language) 3. Thriving disability communities in Kansas Policy for accessible meetings Bringing public health to disability organizations

4. Definition of Disability “any activity limitations due to physical, mental or emotional problems and/or having a health problem that requires the use of a special equipment such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed, or special telephone.”

5. Integrate What?! Is integration putting a square peg into a hole?

6. Our Vision – Healthier Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments. The Future of Integrating Disability for Kansas Consumer voice will help guide all Health Promotion Programs Win-win for Health Promotion Programs and people with disabilities