Health for the Whole Person

The Health for the Whole Person Program, sponsored in part by a grant from the Randall Charitable Trust, encourages adults with disabilities in caring for their health through education and hands-on and physical activities. The Health for the Whole Person Program aims to reduce the impact of obesity, diabetes and other common health problems experienced by people with developmental disabilities through health education, self-care skills development and physical activity. Port City participants in the Health for the Whole Person Program learn about their health through daily living skills training and cooking classes. Participants gain confidence in their physical abilities through yoga classes and walking groups. Health for the Whole Person Program participants also take part in community fundraising walks such as the Step-Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association (stepout.diabetes.org).