Resources
Partnerships in Wellness
Description
8-week course with activities and goals teaching persons with I/DD about healthy living; learn with partner that does not have I/DD.
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Additional Information
Creation Date:
2016
Type of Product:
- Workshop
People Required:
Organization
Adaptation Needed:
May need some large changes given technology involved
Rural Adaptations:
- Does not appear to be limited to urban areas
- Need for technology might limit ability to conduct in rural areas
Reading Time:
8 week course, 2 hour sessions one time per week, outside activities
Cost:
- Some materials may not be on hand
- More for rural adaptions
Staff Needed:
Two facilitators
Supplies:
- Manual and many materials, all provided
Technology:
- Internet
- Computer
- Projector
- PowerPoint
Alone/Group:
- Collaboration with RTC on Community Living at University of Minnesota to get materials
Recruitment/Attrition Risk:
- Risk for rural communities
- Time/technology commitment
- Having a partner without disabilities
Plain Language Rating (Flesch-Kincaid):
Grade 12
Practical As-Is for Implementation:
Okay