Center for Disability Health & Wellness
Creating a More Accessible Future

The solution starts with us – clinical researchers and physicians.

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The U-M CDHW was developed in response to the passion and commitment of faculty and staff in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Michigan, who are working to enhance healthcare access and quality for individuals with disabilities throughout their lifespan.

About

Learn more about the CDHW Mission and Vision.

Research

Explore the collaborative research grants supporting CDHW.

People

See the team behind CDHW.

Education

Find information on the Disability Webinar Series, virtual conferences and online courses.

Patient Care

Use our Accessibility and Disability Accommodations section to assist with care.

Get Involved

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View all CDHW news 5th Annual Disability Research Symposium
Research News
University of Michigan Hosts Fifth Annual CDHW Research Symposium on Disability
The U-M CDHW Research Symposium on October 18, 2024, will unite researchers and community groups to discuss disability research and its impact on quality of life.
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Research News
Summer Weather and Emergency Preparedness
Summer can be a wonderful time for rest and relaxation. However, this season can also bring extreme temperatures and dangerous weather. Having a plan for dealing with extreme weather is essential, but where to start? CDHW researchers have some suggestions from very reliable sources.
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Research News
New IDEAL Research Brief: What Makes a Healthy Neighborhood?
It’s much easier to lead a healthy lifestyle when your home and your neighborhood are made for healthy living, so analyzing differences in the way neighborhoods are built is important.
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Research News
New IDEAL Infographic & Brief: Physical Disabilities and the Passage of Time
People with a spinal cord injury are often marginalized due to their inability to use time like the general population. Their lost time manifests in terms of physical impediments that take up more time to address, but also in terms of lack of equipment, caregivers, transportation, or other resources that could help them be a less-marginalized part of society.
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Research News
New IDEAL infographic & brief: Inaccessible Environments and Social Integration for Adults Aging with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Social activities can be beneficial to adults aging with SCI. A community’s natural and built features can severely limit these activities.
Research News
MDisability welcomes a new group of aspiring disability health researchers
MDisability is partnering with the Center for Disability Health & Wellness (CDHW) to expand internship educational opportunities.