Vitale, M., Levitz, M., & Crimmins, D. (2007). My health, my choice, my responsibility: A training program on health self-advocacy. Valhalla, NY: Westchester Institute for Human Development.
My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility is an 8-week training program written to promote health advocacy among adults with developmental disabilities. Each of its eight sessions covers a health area and focuses on making healthy decisions on a daily basis. Two people facilitate the program, covering topics such as keeping track of one's medical record, developing a health plan, self-advocating at the doctor's office, physical activity, nutrition, safety, and cleanliness in the home, hygiene, and emotional health.
The program also includes three tools designed to help participants take control of their health. The first tool is called "My Medical Appointment" and aids the participant in preparing for his or her medical appointment. The second tool, the "Health Information Form," keeps a record of the person's health needs and medical history. The third tool, the "Health Information Plan," contains health goals that are developed during the course of the seminar. The book is also equipped with a trainer's manual which offers guidelines for each session, training techniques, suggestions for room layout and structure of the group, activities, and community and other resources.
For more information, contact the Westchester Institute of Human Development at (914) 493-8208 or wihd@wihd.org or go to www.wihd.org.
My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility is an 8-week training program written to promote health advocacy among adults with developmental disabilities. Each of its eight sessions covers a health area and focuses on making healthy decisions on a daily basis. Two people facilitate the program, covering topics such as keeping track of one's medical record, developing a health plan, self-advocating at the doctor's office, physical activity, nutrition, safety, and cleanliness in the home, hygiene, and emotional health.
The program also includes three tools designed to help participants take control of their health. The first tool is called "My Medical Appointment" and aids the participant in preparing for his or her medical appointment. The second tool, the "Health Information Form," keeps a record of the person's health needs and medical history. The third tool, the "Health Information Plan," contains health goals that are developed during the course of the seminar. The book is also equipped with a trainer's manual which offers guidelines for each session, training techniques, suggestions for room layout and structure of the group, activities, and community and other resources.
For more information, contact the Westchester Institute of Human Development at (914) 493-8208 or wihd@wihd.org or go to www.wihd.org.