Healthy Community Living: An Update on Outcomes

Authors

Craig Ravesloot Ph.D., University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
Tracy Boehm Barrett, University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
Tannis Mardece Hargrove, University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural CommunitiesFollow
Justice Ender, University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
Mary Willard, Association of Programs on Rural Independent Living
University of Montana Rural InstituteFollow

Document Type

Research Brief

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

10-2020

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health

Abstract

The Healthy Community Living (HCL) program combines independent living skills training with health promotion to support self-determination and health status of adults with disabilities. It includes two workshop curricula, Community Living Skills and Living Well in the Community. Each of these provides a framework for workshop participants to increase peer support while building their individual capacity to live independently and maintain their health. The HCL Program weaves consumer choice and control throughout all of the workshop sessions by guiding consumers to identify their own goals, intentions, and process for reaching them. These workshops can be conducted in face-to-face groups or using video conferencing software.

Keywords

health and wellness, rural, disability

Rights

© 2020 RTC:Rural

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Acknowledgement

This project is supported by grant #90DP0073 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research within the Administration on Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents and opinions expressed reflect those of the author(s), are not necessarily those of the funding agency, and should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Project Number

90DP0073

Recommended Citation

Ravesloot, C., Boehm Barrett, T., Hargrove, T., Ender, J., & Willard, M. (October 2020). Healthy Community Living: An Update on Outcomes. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities.