n oad to wellness - north dakota state library
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The North Dakota Center for Persons with
Disabilities (NDCPD) at Minot State Univer-
sity partnered with the ND Department of
Health (Division of Chronic Disease, Office
for the Elimination of Health Disparities), and
the Center for Rural Health at the University
of North Dakota to launch the ND Disability
Health Project. The project began in July 2007
and is funded for five years by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The
mission of the project is to promote the health
and wellness of ND citizens with disabilities,
and prevent or lessen the effects of secondary
conditions associated with disabilities.
The initial work of the ND Disability Health
Project has been to examine health disparities
between people with and without disabilities.
In North Dakota, 18% of a survey population
(BRFSS data, 2006) reported limitations from a
physical, mental, or emotional problem.
About 38% of these respondents described
their health as being fair or poor compared
with just 7% of the general population. Preva-
lence of obesity, diabetes, arthritis, asthma,
high cholesterol, tobacco use, and physical in-
activity were reported at higher rates for peo-
ple with disabilities. Many people who have
disabilities do not have access to care and in-
A b o u t t h e N D D i s a b i l i t y H e a l t h P r o j e c t
formation that makes good health possible. Acces-
sibility is more than an elevator or a larger bath-
room stall. It includes equipment, information,
programs, and policies which promote quality
health care for all people and can assist in devel-
oping a healthy lifestyle.
Look for monthly pro-
ject fact sheets that will
provide information
about disability-health
issues and resources.
If you have comments or
would like more infor-
mation about the ND
Disability Health Project
visit our website at
www.ndcpd.org/health
or contact us at
1-800-233-1737 or 701-858-3580: Brent Askvig,
Principal Investigator; Kari Arrayan, Program Di-
rector; and Kylene Kraft, Project Assistant.
Promoting the health
and wellness of people
with disabilities
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N o r t h D a k o t a D i s a b i l i t y H e a l t h P r o j e c t
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W E L L N E S SW E L L N E S S
G a m e r c i z i n g : E x p e r i e n c e t h e W i i
Active gaming is a new way of engaging
youth and adults in physical activity. The ND
Disability Health Project has a game room
available that features a Wii for youth and
adults with disabilities to use free of charge.
Active gaming or gamercizing gets the user
moving and engaging in a more physical way than typical video
games. In addition to physical movement, some games can also in-
crease range of motion, balance, or hand-eye coordination.
Studies also suggest that active gaming can
contribute to the development of skills in
other areas such as communication and prob-
lem solving. These benefits can positively af-
fect self esteem and social well being.
If you are interested in using the game room
contact Kylene Kraft at 701.858.4365 or by
email at [email protected]
The ND Disability Health Project can provide training and technical
assistance that is tailored to a specific organization or group. Areas
of technical assistance can include health promotion, wellness, acces-
sibility, and disability awareness.
To request technical assistance visit our website at www.ndcpd.org/
health and click on ‘Technical Assistance” or call 1-800-233-1737 or
701-858-3048.
Te c h n i c a l A s s i s t a n c e A v a i l a b l e
Traditionally viewed as being
an inactive and poor past-time,
the new Nintendo Wii brings
new meaning to video games
through “Active Gaming”.
Health-related information provided in this fact sheet is for informational purposes only and should not replace advice from a medical professional. The ND Disability Health Project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through a grant (1 u59 DD000278-01) to the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities at Minot State University. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the CDC.
To receive this newsletter by email or
in an alternative format, contact
project staff at 1-800-233-1737 or
kari [email protected]
North Dakota Center for
Persons with Disabilities
Minot State University
500 University Ave. W.
Minot, ND 58707
1.800.233.1737
701.858.3580
www.ndcpd.org/health
Project staff :
Brent Askvig
Principal Investigator
701-858-3052
Kari Arrayan
Program Director
701-858-3048
Kylene Kraft
Project Assistant
701-858-4365
V i s i o n :
All people in ND have
access to information
and services they need
to maintain good health
and wellness. There
are no health dispari-
ties between people
with and without dis-
abilities that are based
solely on the presence
of a disability.