For more information on how you can get involved, call Will Dobrolenski at 422-3151, ext. 128 today!
Would you like to start your own Health & Wellth Program? All the content can be found at the bottom of this page!
Christina Smith, Executive Director of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, presented the Best Practices & Successes of the Health & Wellth program (download powerpoint) at the National Conference of Executives of The Arc in White Plains, NY in 2008. 
Click here to see copies of funding applications and program reports. (coming soon) 
This program has been made possible through funds provided through:
  • West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Sisters of St. Joseph's Charitable Fund
  • Ross Family Foundation
  • Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
  • Godfrey-Oakley Foundation
  • United Way Alliance of the Mid Ohio Valley
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    Living a healthy lifestyle has many benefits. It can help prevent complications of disabilities, make daily activities easier as a result of increased strength or energy, and it may even help individuals feel happier and better able to handle their problems.

    A healthy lifestyle means a lot more than just “not” having an illness or disability. A healthy lifestyle means you eat well, go to the doctor for regular check-ups, handle stress well, get some type of exercise, and take time to relax.

    Here are just some of the ways The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley's Health & Wellth program helps adults with disabilities live a healthy lifestyle!

    Program Introduction & Methodology

    Health & Wellth Promotional Flyer

    Participant Registration Forms - Cover

    Participant Registration Forms

    Resources & References

     

    Fitness & Recreation

  • Memberships and programs at local fitness center

  • Walking Club - WV On The Move

  • Inclusive Fitness Class is a low-impact class that incorporates stretching, aerobic, strength training, and cool-down and is held in an inclusive setting during the months that the Walking Club is not taking place. (usually November - May)

  • Activities promoted through the Neighborhood M.A.P. project                           (More Active People)

  • Adventure Pursuit recreational activities - Kayaking & Swimming

  • Team and individual recreation opportunities, both structured and casual, from the Wood County Recreation Commission and the City of Parkersburg

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    PROGRAM MATERIALS RELATED ARTICLES
    Sample Fitness Class Flyer Adapted Inclusive PhyEd
    Walking Club Certificate WV on the Move Plan
    Fit For Life Material Fitness & Recreation Ideas

    Health & Nutrition

  • Living Well with a Disability - Program components are included in the Women Be Healthy & Men Be Healthy series' that address: Beating the Blues, Communications, Seeking Info, Physical Activity, Eating Well, Being Safe, Self-Esteem & Disability Pride
     
  • Health Screenings - Annual Health Fair and basic baseline and follow-up blood pressure testing, body composition assessment, and total cholesterol/glucose tests provided by Mountain State Blue Cross/Blue Shield’s HealthPLACE on the Move
     
  • Cooking Club - Guest Chefs lead participants in ways to make healthy, easy dishes on a budget!  Nutritional information is presented at every session and participants will even have a Grocery Shopping Tour!
     
  • Tobacco Prevention & Cessation - information, activities, and presentations are given to Health & Wealth participants to encourage cessation from all tobacco products by explaining the risks and outcomes of smoking and smokeless tobacco products. Funding has been provided by the Mid Ohio Valley Health Dept.
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    PROGRAM MATERIALS RELATED ARTICLES
    Living Well With A Disability Secondary Conditions
    HW calendar_monthly themes Resource Guide for Ind w Phys Dis
    Guest Chef Guidelines Access to Health Promotion Activities
    Go Green Promotion Family Food & Fitness Nutrition Book
    WVU Ext. - Family Nutrition Program Food Safety Quiz
    Firesafety for PWDD Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Facts Chart
    Healthy Label Guidelines Portion Plate
    Rate Your Plate Quiz Tips for Quitting Tobacco

    Primary & Preventative

  • Healthcare Resource Guide to available services and programs that are offered at a free or reduced cost.
     
  • Lunch & Learn educational series - Mini-trainings held at lunchtime. Topics vary, but lunch is ALWAYS included!
     
  • Women Be Healthy Trainings - Scheduled on a semi-annual basis, this comprehensive series is designed to address female-specific issues in a manner that is understandable to those with cognitive disabilities.
     

  • Men Be Healthy Trainings - Scheduled on a semi-annual basis, this comprehensive series is designed to address male-specific issues in a manner that is understandable to those with cognitive disabilities.

  • Healthcare Toolkit: This resource kit is a set of printed materials that supports a system of communication between adult consumers, health care providers, and support personnel. The forms and materials enable the tracking of health care concerns and interventions. It prepares the individual for their visit to health care providers and prompts the provider to be more responsive to the consumer.

    • PROGRAM MATERIALS RELATED ARTICLES
    Abuse Screening Women w/Disabilities Factsheet
    Women be Healthy curriculum Wom w/Dis Medical Guide for Prov
    Reproductive Health for Women w/Dis Healthcare Notebook_for Children
    Common Diagnostic Tests Health Issues for PWDD
    Oral Care for Aging How to talk to your Doc or Nurse
    Dental Care for Adults w/DD Healthcare Toolkit (Wis Council on DD)
    Facts on Heart Disease in Men Stop Violence Break Silence Intro
    Guide to Good Oral Care.pdf Healthy Lifestyles pre/post test

    Health And Wellth Program Materials

    CD's are available with complete health and wellth program components in a self-extracting, menu-driven format.  Contact The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley to have your copy mailed to you at no charge!