The Right to Know

The University of Florida was awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to disseminate a health communications campaign called u201cThe Right To Knowu201d. This campaign was developed to promote breast cancer screening among women living with physical disabilities through the dissemination of print and audio health education materials.

Breast Health & Health Resources for Women Living with Disabilities

Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)

Provide health information for women living with physical disabilities. Call: 800-442-7693 or visit http://www.bcm.edu/crowd/

Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities (BHAWD)

Information on how to perform a breast self-exam and resources to receiving breasth health care that is tailored to women with special needs. Call: (510) 204-4866 or visit http://www.bhawd.org

The Florida Breast Health Initiative

Tools on how to perform breast self- examinations (BSE), free mammograms for women that qualify, referrals for low cost screening and assistance to women requiring additional screening and treatment. Call: 1.866.315.7711 or visit http://www.flbreasthealth.com

The Florida Breast Health Initiative

Tools on how to perform breast self- examinations (BSE), free mammograms for women that qualify, referrals for low cost screening and assistance to women requiring additional screening and treatment. Call: 1.866.315.7711 or visit http://www.flbreasthealth.com

The Department of Health and Human Services, Illness and Disabilities

This page has links to useful information for women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers. Please visit at: http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/

Materials from Susan G. Komen For the Cure

A 2 page informational flyer for women with disabilities and a Large Print Breast Self Awareness Card. Published by The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which has an extensive collection of breast health education materials.