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NCHPAD Connect is a portal connecting people with mobility disabilities to free online health and wellness resources. Click the button below to join our community and gain access to personalized programs to help you reach your health goals – all at no cost to you!

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About us

Connecting you to a healthier future, today.

Founded in 1999, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health resource center on health promotion for people with disability. NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on health, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness – building a nationwide healthcare to wellness journey for people with disability.

NCHPAD Connect, our online portal, houses a growing community of classes and specialty programs for people with disability. These virtual programs can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and are tailored specifically for each individual participant.

Safe

Your personal health data is
safe and secure in our
HIPAA-compliant portal.

Free

Our programs and resources
are free, and we provide you
with all the tools you need to
fully participate.

Personalized

Our disability health experts
work with you to find the
right program to help you
reach your health goals.

“Each and every one of these programs has given me something positive – something that helps me be a better me.”

Deanna Deschenes, Participant

Our team is ready to answer your questions about NCHPAD Connect.

nchpad@uab.edu