Research Project

We Walk 4 Health

A mHealth intervention to promote physical activity in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Principal Investigator: Hsieh, Kueifang (Kelly)
Co-Principal Investigator: Eisenberg, Yochai
Start Date: 2020-09-01
End Date: 2024-08-31
Research Area(s): Archived Projects; DHD Research; Disability
Co-Investigators: van Heumen, Lieke; Marquez, David Xavier
Funding Source: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (Grant Award Number: 90IFDV0020)

Abstract

This project is conducted in partnership with community-based organizations. The aim of this project is to increase physical activity and well-being in adults (age 20-50 years) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), through the use of technology (i.e. mobile phone and Fitbit), and virtual peer support.

Participate

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the study, you can contact us via email at wewalk@uic.edu.