Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Workout and weight loss on wheels- fitness programs
This does not happen enough- especially for people with challenges. It would be so easy to plan and implement. Not only would it be an exercise class but there is also a social component to it also. Both parts are extremely important for those who do not get out much and do not take care of their bodies as well as they should. Planning involves just contacting a few local agencies for people with challenges. Speak to the program managers and explain that you would like to work with a few residents in their homes monthly (or however often). Submit an outline with the general objective of improving people's physical activity. This may include merely renting videos from the library on various workouts. Each "class" should include introductions, discussion on the importance of exercise, personal stories (if desired), the activity, and a socialization time. This should be documented weekly by consumers and by you. The better the documentation the more likely the program will be picked up by a larger entity and funding will follow.
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