Key national reference documents on disability and health are provided below for better understanding of physical activity guidelines, the importance of staying healthy and active, and findings indicating a link between physical activity and educational achievement.
Disability and Health in the United States, 2001-2005
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Childhood Overweight: What the Research Tells Us Fact Sheet
Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development
CDC Report: Physical Activity Among Adults with Physical Disability
Prevalence and Most Common Causes of Disability Among Adults – United States, 2007
National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) Data and Reports – US Department of Education
Recent CDC Study Finds Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities in People with Disabilities
Physiological Benefits of Physical Activity for Children with Cerebral Palsy
