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Program Materials Page

The content on this page is the content used by The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley in its Health & Wellth and Inclusion programs. The content is provided here for those who are interested in starting these programs in their own area.

The material for these programs has been obtained through various sources. In the resources and references document, all sources are cited.

Health And Wellth Program

The program files are broken up into five components.

Component 1-Health & Nutrition Resources 16.1 MB
Food and Nutrition: Portion Sizes diagrams, a portion sizes place mat, rate your plate quiz, nutrition facts, food label explanations, a food pyramid diagram, brochures, elements of a healthy diet explaining various nutrients, minerals and their role in the body and guidelines for a successful cooking club.
General Health: Information on stress, heart disease, health issues specific to individuals with disabilities, transtions from youth to aldult health care, surveys and studies from the Kaiser Foundation, a monthly guide for health programs and information on ending violence against people with disabilities.

Component 2-Primary & Preventative Resources 23.8 MB
Communicating with healthcare professionals: Four documents about how to effectively speak to doctors and other health care professionals about managing disabilites.
Dental: Dental information for children and adults including proper brushing and flossing techniques.
Resources: From fire safety to preventative care, information on how to live well and break down barriers to proper health care.
Men/Women be Healthy: Outlines of the five week programs for both men and women including certificates. Also includes information on gender-specific health concerns.
Tobacco Cessation: Guidebook and tips for quitting smoking.

Component 3-Fitness & Recreation Resources 2.6 MB
Walking Club: Logs and certificates for walking club members.
Fitness Class: Flyers for advertising fitness classes, ideas for fitness and recreation and information on staying fit for life.
Physical Activity Documents: Adaptive physical education, benefits of excercise for people with disabilities, the strategic plan for WV on the Move and the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

HW Promotion & Administration 5.9 MB
Contains forms, notebook cover sheets, forms, flyers and monthly themes for calendars.

Sample Documents 1 MB
Sample forms for funding and budgets including grant proposals, strategic plans and expenses.

Inclusion for All Program

Inclusion Program Material (entire program) 7.6 MB