Fall Prevention

Falls are a leading cause of significant injuries for people with developmental disabilities.

This page includes prevention strategies to keep yourself safe, risk assessments, fun activities and other information.

Why Preventing Falls is Important
More people with DD are being injured in falls.
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Strength & Balance Exercises
Exercise can reduce your risk of falls.
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Tips to Prevent Falls
Focus on home, health & habits to prevent falls.
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Risk Assessment
Determine if you're at risk for falling.
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Fun Activities
Fun activities to learn about fall prevention.
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Health & Welfare Alerts
Fall prevention facts from Ohio DODD.
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November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022Why Preventing Falls is Important
More people with DD are being injured in falls.
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November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022Strength & Balance Exercises
Exercise can reduce your risk of falls.
Read More
November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022Tips to Prevent Falls
Focus on home, health & habits to prevent falls.
Read More
November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022Risk Assessment
Determine if you're at risk for falling.
Read More
November 2, 2022 November 3, 2022Fun Activities
Fun activities to learn about fall prevention.
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November 2, 2022 November 3, 2022Health & Welfare Alerts
Fall prevention facts from Ohio DODD.
Read More