| Event title: |
Living Well with Disabilities workshops |
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Description/type of event (conference, monthly meeting, training, etc.): |
Living Well with Disabilities is a 10 week program designed to improve
general health and quality of life for adults with physical disabilities or
chronic health problems. Topics discussed include setting goals, solving
problems, beating the blues, healthy communication skills, seeking
information, physical activity, nutrition, advocacy, and staying healthy.
Those who have participated in the class report fewer problems with
secondary conditions and a reduced use of costly medical services. They also
report improved mental health and coping skills and a decrease in use of
prescription pain relievers and sedatives. |
| Host Organization: |
Valley of the Sun YMCA |
| Target Audience: |
Persons with physical disabilities |
| Registration required? | Yes |
| Date(s) (include start and end date): |
January 31, 2012 |
| Time: |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Phoenix VA Medical Center |
| Street Address: |
650 E Indian School Road |
| City: |
Phoenix |
| State: | AZ |
| Zip: |
85012 |
| Sponsor(s): |
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| Website(s): |
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| Contact Person: |
Heather Gierhahn |
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Phone/TTY: |
(602) 212-6185 |
| FAX: |
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| Contact Email: |
hgierhahn@vosymca.org |
| The submitting organization has confirmed that the event is accessible and accommodations are available. |
| For specific accommodation requests, you must contact the host organization. If you have questions about a particular event, you need to direct your inquiries to the contact person/number provided. We suggest that you confirm the time, date, location, and agenda with the host organization listed. Although we are trying to provide an accurate disability events calendar, please realize that this calendar is not a comprehensive statewide list. |