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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Yoga for
People with Disabilities |
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A yoga trainer offers weekly classes at People Inc.’s Riggenbach Road facility to increase mobility, dexterity, concentration, adaptive behavior, communication, sensory-awareness, self-confidence and well-being of the participants who have a variety of long-term and developmental disabilities. People, Inc. operates the only program serving the Greater Fall River area that provides inclusive opportunities in the evenings and weekends to adults with developmental challenges. |
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| Priority Area: |
Environment and Recreation |
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| Priority Sub-Area: |
2, B) Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults |
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Goal: |
To ensure that adults with developmental disabilities will be able to engage in recreation |
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Method(s): |
Providing a yoga class specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities |
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| Timeline: |
Spring 2008 |
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| Indicators: |
Participation in the program and feedback from consumers |
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| Progress: | Program completed | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Volunteering with the agency |
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| Contact Information: |
Edward Hill, People, Inc., 1040 Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA 02723, 508-679-5233 |
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