Health Promotion

Guidelines for Structuring Community Care and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia

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Guidelines for Structuring Community Care and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia (2013). Jokinen, N., Janicki, M.P., Keller, S.M., McCallion, P., Force, L.T. & The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, (10)1, 1-24. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jppi.12016/abstract

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The Special Olympics Community-Based Health Promotion Programs: Program Evaluation Report

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The Special Olympics Community-Based Health Promotion Programs: Program Evaluation Report. (2012). Heller, T., Hsieh, K., Badetti, L., & Parker, H. (2012). Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Special Olympics Collaborating Research Center, Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago.To view report, click here.

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Preventing Health Problems among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: DSPs’ Role in Observing and Reporting Early Signs and Symptoms

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Preventing Health Problems among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: DSPs’ Role in Observing and Reporting Early Signs and Symptoms. Marks, B. & Sisirak, J. (2012). Frontline Initiative, 10(2).http://rtc.umn.edu/docs/FI-Healthcare_FINAL_11-6-12.pdf

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‘My Thinker’s Not Working’: A National Strategy Enabling Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia to Remain in Their Community and Receive Quality Supports

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‘My Thinker’s Not Working’: A National Strategy Enabling Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia to Remain in Their Community and Receive Quality Supports (2012). Janicki, M. & Keller, S.This report was an outcome of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.  It provides a summary of the challenges facing the nation as

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Physical Activity and Nutrition Health Promotion Interventions: What is Working for People with Disabilities?

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Physical Activity and Nutrition Health Promotion Interventions: What is Working for People with Disabilities? (February 2011). Heller, T., McCubbin, J.A., Drum, D. & Peterson, J. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 49 (1), 26-36.

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Lessons Learned: Community Based Train the Trainer Health Promotion Programming for People with ID

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Lessons Learned: Community Based Train the Trainer Health Promotion Programming for People with ID. Sisirak, J. & Marks, B. (2010). Abstracts of the Third International Conference of IASSID Europe, 20-22 October, 2010, Rome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 23(5), 467.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00587.x/abstract

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Health Matters: The Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum for People with Developmental Disabilities

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Health Matters: The Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum for People with Developmental Disabilities (2010). Marks, B., Sisirak, J. & Heller, T. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. The HealthMatters Program is a research-based, field-tested program that’s already made a dramatic difference in the lives of participants with disabilities, this proven curriculum shows professionals how

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