Poster Session  |   November 2018
Health-Promoting Activities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Impact of Participation
Katelyn Dorrance; Rachel Usdin; Brittany St. John, MS, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • New York University
Article Information
Health and Wellness / Intellectual Disabilities / Assessment/Measurement
Poster Session   |   November 2018
Health-Promoting Activities for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Impact of Participation
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211500069p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO8008
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211500069p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO8008
Abstract

Date Presented 4/21/2018

Significant disparities exist related to access to and participation in health-promoting activities for adults with intellectual disabilities. This study identified types of health-promoting activities that Special Olympic athletes participated in and their potential benefits.

Primary Author and Speaker: Katelyn Dorrance

Additional Authors and Speakers: Rachel Usdin, Brittany St. John

Contributing Authors: Scott Allen, Nilvio Alexander, Punguil Bravo