Major
Public Health
Anticipated Graduation Year
2022
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
Misericordia offers care and services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Within Misericordia is their Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP), which helps their residents lead meaningful lives. PEP provides structured, person-centered programs. And despite the barriers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this community has thrived through their virtual programming. This presentation outlines the virtual projects that I created and facilitated during my year-long internship. Implemented projects include an adaptive photography club, "health corner", and book club, all centered around wellness. Within this presentation, I also reflect on my experience with the Social Justice Internship through Loyola's Center for Experiential Learning.
Community Partners
Misericordia
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Andrew Miller, Interim Assistant Director & Program Manager for Academic Internships, Center for Experiential Learning
Supported By
Rachel Michels, Site Supervisor and Director of Behavior Services and the Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP), Misericordia
Creative Commons License
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Misericordia’s Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP): Virtual Wellness
Misericordia offers care and services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Within Misericordia is their Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP), which helps their residents lead meaningful lives. PEP provides structured, person-centered programs. And despite the barriers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this community has thrived through their virtual programming. This presentation outlines the virtual projects that I created and facilitated during my year-long internship. Implemented projects include an adaptive photography club, "health corner", and book club, all centered around wellness. Within this presentation, I also reflect on my experience with the Social Justice Internship through Loyola's Center for Experiential Learning.