TY - GEN
T1 - (ABSTRACT) Themes and attitudes of mentors on preparatory training for the nutrition and self-sufficiency of adults with disabilities program
AU - Dixon, Devona
AU - Hopfer, Elizabeth
AU - Colleran, Heather
AU - Williams-Wheeler, Meeshay
AU - San Diego, Lauren
AU - Gibbs, Chante
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Themes and Attitudes of Mentors on Preparatory Training for the Nutrition and Self-Sufficiency of Adults with Disabilities ProgramD.L. Dixon*, E.A. Newcomb-Hopfer, H. Colleran, M. Williams-Wheeler, L. San Diego, C. Gibbs; Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) face significant health, social, and economical challenges. Community living has been as a more effective way to care for these individuals as opposed to historical practices of institutionalization. Community resources assist in alleviating this population's challenges by trying to integrate them within the community; however, research is scarce on the efficacy of these programs in promoting I/DD adults' self-sufficiency and wellness. Therefore, in partnership with a local chapter of The Arc, the purpose of the training was to utilize eight Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) undergraduate students to mentor and teach specially designed lessons on nutrition, finances, personal relationships, and appearance aimed at 1.) enhancing students’ abilities to interact with and mentor the vulnerable population, and 2.) understanding and conducting qualitative research.Representative of all FCS disciplines, students participated in a comprehensive 7-week training in preparation for serving as mentors and educators to adults with I/DD. Weekly trainings focused on: getting familiar with intellectual and physical disabilities, disability etiquette, first person language, leading with emotional intelligence, research fundamentals and ethics; data collection, journaling and program expectations. Student mentors submitted weekly journal entries reflecting on the trainings. Resulting themes and attitudes that emerged from analysis of their journals included expectations to cultivate friendships, individuality, and personal growth in both themselves and their mentees.Feedback on lectures, videos, and presentations have given insight on what student mentors perceived as most helpful. These initial findings will be used as a formative assessment to improve future training.Key words: Mentoring, Research, Training, Adults with Disabilities, Self-sufficiencySubject: Family, Youth, Community & Economic DevelopmentPresenter: ScientistPresentation Type: oral or poster -- no preference
AB - Themes and Attitudes of Mentors on Preparatory Training for the Nutrition and Self-Sufficiency of Adults with Disabilities ProgramD.L. Dixon*, E.A. Newcomb-Hopfer, H. Colleran, M. Williams-Wheeler, L. San Diego, C. Gibbs; Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) face significant health, social, and economical challenges. Community living has been as a more effective way to care for these individuals as opposed to historical practices of institutionalization. Community resources assist in alleviating this population's challenges by trying to integrate them within the community; however, research is scarce on the efficacy of these programs in promoting I/DD adults' self-sufficiency and wellness. Therefore, in partnership with a local chapter of The Arc, the purpose of the training was to utilize eight Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) undergraduate students to mentor and teach specially designed lessons on nutrition, finances, personal relationships, and appearance aimed at 1.) enhancing students’ abilities to interact with and mentor the vulnerable population, and 2.) understanding and conducting qualitative research.Representative of all FCS disciplines, students participated in a comprehensive 7-week training in preparation for serving as mentors and educators to adults with I/DD. Weekly trainings focused on: getting familiar with intellectual and physical disabilities, disability etiquette, first person language, leading with emotional intelligence, research fundamentals and ethics; data collection, journaling and program expectations. Student mentors submitted weekly journal entries reflecting on the trainings. Resulting themes and attitudes that emerged from analysis of their journals included expectations to cultivate friendships, individuality, and personal growth in both themselves and their mentees.Feedback on lectures, videos, and presentations have given insight on what student mentors perceived as most helpful. These initial findings will be used as a formative assessment to improve future training.Key words: Mentoring, Research, Training, Adults with Disabilities, Self-sufficiencySubject: Family, Youth, Community & Economic DevelopmentPresenter: ScientistPresentation Type: oral or poster -- no preference
M3 - Conference contribution
SP - 197
BT - Unknown book
ER -