Living Well in the Community

A disabled Black non-binary hiker uses trekking poles and looks at a wooden sign with “Nature House” and “Trillium Trail ♿” marked ahead. The shot is framed with the hiker walking toward the camera and the hiker sports a shaved head, glasses, a gray peplum shirt, black shorts, and black tennis shoes.

Photo by Justin Katigbak / Disabled and Here

The NH Disability and Health Program (DHP) has partnered with Exeter Parks and Recreation and Granite State Independent Living to offer Living Well in the Community (LWIC) workshops to New Hampshire adults with disabilities. This 10-session workshop is designed to help participants choose and work on a personal goal, experience peer support, and make improvements to their health and wellness.  Emilia Poehlman, a LWIC facilitator, shared: “One of the most impactful parts of facilitating this workshop is seeing participants connect, support one another, and exchange meaningful resources.”

This class is taught using facilitated discussions, fun activities, informative health videos, and useful information. Living Well in the Community (LWIC) participants must be 18 years or older, a New Hampshire resident, and identify as a person with a disability.

In our final year of funding, DHP is seeking partnerships with new community organizations that support people with disabilities to facilitate LWIC workshops. Organizations could include public health networks, senior centers, parks and recreation programs, housing and homelessness service organizations, and more. Read more about this opportunity

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Topics Include

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Goal Setting

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Eating Well

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Advocacy

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Healthy Communications

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Building Support

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Physical Activity

Upcoming Dates

There are currently no upcoming workshops, check back soon for updates or share your interest by filling out this form. We will contact you when there are workshops available.