About the Guide's Sponsor
Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions
The Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions (CDIHP) at Western University of Health Sciences, in Pomona, California, works to enhance health professions education, and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.
Western University established CDIHP in 1998 in response to the concerns of the disability community, which is one of the nation's fastest growing and least understood minority groups. The Center focuses on:
- Improving the capabilities of health care providers to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
- Increasing the number of qualified individuals with disabilities who pursue careers in the health professions.
- Supporting people with disabilities in becoming more vocal and active participants in their health care.
- Conducting and disseminating research on community based health education, prevention and health care services for people with disabilities.
- CDIHP sponsors educational activities and curriculum development for health professionals serving people with disabilities. The Center also conducts applied research to develop continuing education programs for current health care providers. These activities are designed to improve patient care delivery through advocating basic changes in social and policy issues affecting the health of people with disabilities.
Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions
Western University of Health Sciences
309 E. Second Street/College Plaza, Pomona, California 91766 1854
909.469.5380
E-mail evac@westernu.edu