Workforce development opportunities for staff in community-based agencies providing day/residential services in the following areas: worksite wellness, health promotion (e.g., nutrition, physical activity) health advocacy, health literacy, health communication.

• Health Promotion for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Train-the-Trainer Program
• Health and Wellness Capacity Building Project: "Getting The Memo"
• Continuity of Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The Health Promotion Projects incorporate the following premises:

• People with disabilities have a right to receive education and services that promote their health,
• People can contribute to their own well-being by becoming knowledgeable about their health and health resources, and by becoming active participants in health related activities, and
• Health promotion is not a form of social control, but must be based on the needs and lifestyle preferences of individuals.