Improving the health outcomes of disabled people through health promotion programmes

Aim

To assist health promoters in planning, implementing and evaluating their programmes more effectively in order to improve the health outcomes of people with disabilities.

Programme planning is key to the success of any health promotion intervention action.

Learning outcomes

• participants can demonstrate an understanding of the basics of health promotion programme planning as applied to the health needs of disabled people

• can identify problems in programme planning and work out strategies to address them

• can evaluate their own programme

About the Facilitator

Trish Grant has been the Director of Advocacy at IHC for the past six years, after many years with the Children’s Commission and in education prior to that. Consequently Trish brings a strong social justice and human rights perspective to the health issues and poor health outcomes of people with disabilities.

IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

Outline

Light refreshments will be available at morning tea and lunch

So please come to learn and share your knowledge and experiences!!