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The Initiative for Women with Disabilities
Elly and Steve Hammerman Health & Wellness Center

The Initiative for Women with Disabilities is a multi-disciplinary center committed to providing respectful, high quality gynecological, medical and wellness services for women with physical disabilities.

  • This unique program empowers women with physical disabilities to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
  • We emphasize health and wellness as well as provide education, support and social services.
  • Our center is completely wheelchair accessible includs an accessible GYN table and scale.
  • In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle, our programs help prevent osteoporosis, heart diseases, and musculoskeletal pain.
  • Our therapies may reduce the likelihood of developing secondary complications such as arthritis and contractures.