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Health equity is important for everyone. But for Latinos with disabilities, there may not be sufficient information and services that promote wellness that reach this population.
About 8.8% of U.S. Hispanics are living with a disability, according to The Pew Research Center.
How can we work together so that Latinos living with disabilities are getting health information and services to prevent health inequalities?
Let’s use #SaludTues on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, to tweet tips to help Latinos living with disabilities get wellness information they need to be healthy.
- WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Health Equity for Latinos Living With Disabilities”
- TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET Tuesday, Dec., 19 2017
- WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
- HOST: @SaludAmerica
- CO-HOSTS: The National Center on Health, Physical Activity & Disability (@NCHPAD) and more!
We’ll open the floor to your experiences and stories as we explore:
- How can we help Latinos living with disabilities live healthy lives?
- What are some barriers to information and services for Latinos living with disabilities?
- How do Latinos living with disabilities benefit from wellness services and information?
- How can health equity be achieved for Latinos and all people living with disabilities?
Use #SaludTues to follow the conversation and share strategies, stories, and resources that can help Latinos live healthier.
Click here to learn about our #SaludTues tweetchats, see upcoming tweetchats, and see how you can get involved.
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