Our Work
We are now in Year 4 of this 5-year project. Here is what we have done thus far and what we are continuing to work on.
YEAR 4:
- Providing technical assistance to 16 local public health agencies to implement inclusive chronic disease prevention plans
- Awarding $7500 pilot grants to two county health departments for in-depth inclusion strategies and activities
- Hosting events for public health and disability professionals to network
- Training individuals with ID and family members in available public health resources and how to access them
- Training public health professionals to advocate for inclusive community health policies
YEAR 3:
- 122 professionals, 22 people with ID, and 3 family members attended trainings on Charting the LifeCourse tools, Universal Design strategies, and health needs of people with ID
- 17 public health agencies used an inclusive planning tool to create chronic disease prevention plans in their communities
- Partnered with the Color-Coded Chef to present accessible recipes and cooking instruction at 3 Charting the LifeCourse training events
YEAR 2:
- Adapted three public health toolkits to be inclusive: Workplace Wellness, Stock Healthy Shop Healthy, and Livable Streets
- Trained public health staff on the HealthMatters Exercise and Nutrition Curriculum for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Launched project website
- Partnered with Missouri Council on Activity and Nutrition, Arc of St. Louis, and People First of Missouri to spread awareness and create new products
YEAR 1:
- Established Advisory Committee
- Conducted statewide needs assessment
- Trained public health staff on Community Health Inclusion Index