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My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility

This is a training program developed at WIHD in collaboration with the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS).  Its purpose is to help individuals with developmental disabilities make healthy choices in daily life and speak up for good health.  The seminar consists of eight sessions.  Topics included are developing a health plan, self-advocating at the doctor’s office, physical activity, nutrition, safety and cleanliness in the home, hygiene, and emotional health.  During each session participants receive information, learn the material through discussion, activities, and visual aids, and develop goals.  Collaboration with community resources, professionals, and agencies provide additional content and expertise to the seminar.  The program includes three health tools: My Medical Appointment, a form to help prepare for medical appointments; Health Information Form, a record of a person’s health needs and medical history; and My Health Plan, a listing of goals developed during the seminar.

The materials include a training program curriculum with the health tools and a trainer’s manual. These can be downloaded for your use, but we request that you complete a short survey prior to using them.

User Survey (PDF, 360KB, fillable)

Available Downloads

My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility Trainer's Manual (PDF, 1.7MB, fillable)

My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility Trainer's Manual (PDF, 266KB, non-fillable)

My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility Training Program (PDF, 1.6MB, non-fillable)

My Health, My Choice, My Responsibility Training Program (PDF, 1.7MB, fillable)

For best download speed, right click on the link and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As" and save the file on your computer.

Individual Forms

Health Information Form (PDF, 62KB, fillable)

My Health Plan (PDF, 48KB, fillable)

My Medical Appointment (PDF, 37KB, fillable)

After implementing this health training program we would appreciate your feedback. Please complete the short evaluation form below. Thank you.

Evaluation Survey (PDF, 370KB, fillable)

PLEASE NOTE: In order to view the pdf files you need to have Adobe® Reader®. If you don't have Adobe® Reader® you can download it from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Reports

Health Disparities Conference Report

Download the complete report: A Report from an International Conference on Health Disparities Among Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - An Agenda for Change (PDF format):

Health Disparities Conference Report (PDF, 1.2MB)

Printed copies of this report are also available. Please contact David O'Hara, Ph.D. at 914.493.8316 or DO'hara@wihd.org.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to view the pdf files you need to have Adobe® Reader®. If you don't have Adobe® Reader® you can download it from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Availability and Effectiveness of Preschool Programs for Children with Autism in New York State

WIHD, in collaboration with the NYAN Regional Centers in Rochester and Albany, conducted a study of preschool special education services for children with autism in New York State. Click on the links below to go to the associated PDF file.

Executive Summary (PDF, 944KB)

Classification Trends for Students with Autism (PDF, 279KB)

Statewide Findings (PDF, 1.2MB)

Region 1 - New York City (PDF, 370KB)

Region 2 - Long Island (PDF, 467KB)

Region 3 - Hudson Valley (PDF, 331KB)

Region 4 - Upper Hudson Valley-Capital District (PDF, 319KB)

Region 5 - North Country (PDF, 311KB)

Region 6 - Mohawk Valley (PDF, 300KB)

Region 7 - Central (PDF, 322KB)

Region 8 - Southern Tier (PDF, 335KB)

Region 9 - Finger Lakes (PDF, 309KB)

Region 10 - Western (PDF, 198KB)

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Positive Strategies

Positive Strategies: Case Studies From School-Based Teams
by Daniel B. Crimmins and Philip W. Smith; 62 pages, 2001. The process involved developing effective behavior intervention and support plans as is illustrated by these six case studies which represent an array of behaviors, age ranges, and educational settings.
Price: $15
To receive a copy: Please send check payable to WIHD, to: Positive Strategies, 325 Cedarwood Hall, Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY 10595-1689.

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DISCOUNT PRICING: For orders of 10 or more, please call 914.493.1035 or e-mail wihd@wihd.org.

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Service Coordination

A Parents Guide to Service Coordination in Early Intervention
by Barbara Levitz
Price: Free
To receive a copy: Contact The Family Connection at WIHD; 914.493.1343

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Family-Directed Transition Planning Guide
by GROW; Southern Westchester BOCES; Westchester Institute for Human Development
Price: Free
To receive a copy: Contact WIHD Links Network; 914.493.2702

Look inside this publication!

Sample pages (html) - Section 1 | Section 5

Download the publication by section (PDF format):

Section 1 (PDF, 96KB) - updated for 2008
Section 2 (PDF, 151KB) - updated for 2008
Section 3 (PDF, 223KB) - updated for 2008
Section 4 (PDF, 160KB) - updated for 2008
Section 5 (PDF, 262KB) - updated for 2008
Section 6 (PDF, 185KB) - updated for 2008
Section 7 (PDF, 184KB) - updated for 2008
Section 8 (PDF, 152KB) - updated for 2008
Contact Form (fillable form PDF, 107KB) - updated for 2008
Planning Worksheet (fillable form PDF, 92KB) - updated for 2008

en Español (Spanish version):

Carta A Las Familias (PDF, 387KB)
Asesores Potenciales Transición (PDF, 34KB)

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