Center on Health, Aging and Disability
The Center on Health, Aging and Disability in the College of Applied Health Sciences leads interdisciplinary research initiatives within the college. We:
- Emphasize health and well-being at every stage of life.
- Support livable communities and promote living well with disabilities.
- Promote discoveries that tackle key health and social issues.
- Support collaboration between campus researchers and outside partners.
Research Themes
Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, & Technology (CHART) is a research program that brings together Illinois faculty, community members and healthcare providers. They focus on supporting research that helps people age successfully with technology. If you would like to learn more, or are a faculty member interested in becoming a member of CHART, please reach out to Wendy Rogers (wendyr@illinois.edu).
Collaborations in the Advancement of Research on Disability (CARD) is a research program bringing together Illinois faculty, students, community members, industry partners and healthcare providers to focus on disability-related research and outreach. If you would like to learn more, or are a faculty member interested in becoming a member of CARD, please reach out to Laura Rice (ricela@illinois.edu).
For AHS Researchers
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Community Partners
Age-Friendly Champaign-Urbana works with community members and local leaders to make Champaign-Urbana more livable for older residents.
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Contact Information
Center on Health, Aging and Disability
1206 S. Fourth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Reach out directly to chad@ahs.illinois.edu or call 217-333-4965.