The New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program: A Community of Practice Advancing Disability Inclusion

Authors

  • Rebecca Martin Rutgers University

Keywords:

disability inclusion, health equity, policy systems and environmental (PSE) change, community of practice, social determinants of health, intersectionality

Abstract

The New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities (IHC) grant program, administered by the NJ Department of Human Services/Division of Disability Services (DDS), is a pioneering effort to enhance health equity for persons with disabilities (PWD) throughout the state. The program champions Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes aimed at addressing health disparities experienced by PWD. By prioritizing PWD's active and meaningful involvement and employing a Universal Design approach, IHC seeks to foster integrated and equitable environments. This article provides background into programmatic priorities that define the IHC approach and emphasizes the importance of capacity building within a community of practice when working toward sustainable PSE change. Challenges useful to other programs seeking to replicate this work are also discussed.

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Published

2023-09-13

How to Cite

Martin, R. (2023). The New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program: A Community of Practice Advancing Disability Inclusion. Social Innovations Journal, 20. Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/6615

Issue

Vol. 20 (2023): Population Health Equity for People with Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Mental Health Challenges and Other Special Populations

Section

Inclusion

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