Connect to Move - Easy Read
About this project
The aim of this project is to make it easier for adults with intellectual disability to be more physically active.
Being active can make people feel healthier and happier.
Many people want to be active, but it can be hard to:
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Find activities in the community
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Know where to go
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Ger the right support
What we will do
We will create a program called Connect to Move.
Connect to Move will make it easier for people to:
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Find physical activities they enjoy
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Join activities in their local community
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Get support to stay active
We will work with:
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Adults with intellectual disability
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Families and supporters
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Health and community services
People with intellectual disability work as part of the team that:
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Plan the project
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Create the program
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Check how the program is going
Why this matters
We want people with intellectual disability to:
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Be more active
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Feel healthier
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Feel included in their community
Who is doing the study
The University of Sydney
La Trobe University
Inclusion Australia
Down Syndrome Victoria
Prader-Willi Research Foundation Australia
Our Team Members working on this project
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If you want more information, you can email the team.