Document Type

Research Report

Publisher

RTC:Rural

Publication Date

2-2024

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health

Abstract

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are commonly overlooked in society because of a combination of social, economic, political, and cultural barriers. Due to such constraints, they also experience a wide range of health and community disparities that result in negative impact on their quality of life and well-being (Mpofu et al., 2020; Akyurek & Bumin, 2017). While many community-based organizations provide a variety of supports for people with disabilities, far less common are those providing therapeutic horticulture (TH) programs within the scope of their services. This report provides information about and recommendations for TH as an increased practice for supporting and promoting the quality of life and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Keywords

rural, disability, independent living, community participation, therapeutic horticulture

Rights

© 2024 RTC:Rural

Granting Agency

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

Acknowledgement

The contents of this publication were developed under a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL grant number 90DDUC0116). The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of ACL or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Project Number

90DDUC0116

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