Browse by author "Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)"
1. Facilitator's Guide: A Resource Kit on Bullying for Youth with Low-English Literacy (2009)
Series: Guard Against Bullying
Authors: M Stiphout, A Freeman, Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This resource kit was developed by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large, and is aimed at young people with low English literacy skills.
The kit provides information about bullying; the roles that take place in bullying situations; and strategies to prevent and respond to bullying. In addition to this facilitator’s guide, the resource kit includes four fact sheets and three videos.
The material for participants is easy to read.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-12-06
2. Healthy Meals: What Food Makes a Good Meal (2006)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors explain why good nutrition is important; what the food groups are, according to Health Canada; and what constitutes a serving. They have included a section for noting preferences from each of the food groups.
The booklet is easy to read and includes many illustrations.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-03-12
3. How can you help stop bullying? (2009)
Fact Sheet
Series: Guard Against Bullying
Authors: M Stiphout, A Freeman, Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This fact sheet is part of a resource kit developed by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors offer suggestions for avoiding becoming a target for bullying; reporting bullying; preventing social bullying; and dealing with cyber bullying.
In addition to using clear language, the authors have provided definitions and pronunciation guides for difficult terms.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-12-06
4. Keep Your Body Fit! (2007)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors describe the three components of physical fitness -- strength, flexibility, and endurance – and offer suggestions for improving each of those measures. They include a colour-coded plan the reader can fill in with fitness activities for each day of the week.
Part of the document is in the style of a workbook, with the reader being asked to fill in the answers to questions like "How do I keep my body strong?"
The material is easy to read. The document has many illustrations, including ones that show people in wheelchairs engaging in physical activity.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-03-05
5. Knowing When Enough is Enough: A resource about alcohol use and abuse for youth with low-English literacy – Facilitator’s Guide (2010)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This facilitator’s guide is part of Knowing When Enough is Enough, a resource prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
In addition to the facilitator’s guide, the resource includes a comic and fact sheets, written in plain language, for the participants.
The facilitator’s guide includes information on alcohol, including what constitutes a standard drink, and suggestions for leading discussions about peer pressure, coping and refusal skills, and social consequences.
The resource includes instructions and materials for group learning activities, like the cookie exercise, which helps young people learn strategies for dealing with peer pressure.
The authors note that the program can be used in a classroom, a small group, or one on one.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-01-27
6. Knowing When Enough is Enough: Comic Book (2010)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This comic book is part of the Knowing When Enough is Enough resource, prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The comic tells the story of a teenage boy’s night of excessive drinking and the consequences it has, including finding embarrassing photos of himself posted on Facebook.
The authors have also included information about alcohol poisoning, binge drinking, and myths about hangovers.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-01-27
7. Menopause: What the hard words mean (2003)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors provide definitions and pronunciations for a variety of terms that are relevant to a discussion of menopause. The list includes parts of the body, along with terms like hormone replacement therapy, alternative treatment, and hot flashes.
This document would be especially useful in conjunction with another VRRI publication, “Menopause: What to do if you have problems.”
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-10-28
8. Menopause: What is it? A booklet for women (2003)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This booklet has been prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors explain what happens to a woman’s body during menopause; offer tips for dealing with symptoms like hot flashes; and provide suggestions for staying healthy during and after menopause.
The booklet is written in simple language and includes many illustrations.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-10-21
9. Menopause: What to do if you have problems (2005)
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors discuss the challenges of menopause, including hot flashes and sleep disruption; the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy; and the role of diet, exercise and relaxation in dealing with this stage of a woman's life.
They use clear language but readers may find some of the words challenging.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-10-25
10. Simply Health: The Breast - Health for Women (2009)
Series: Simply Health
Authors: Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors describe the parts of the breast; offer tips for keeping breasts healthy; explain how to do a breast self examination; and outline what is involved in a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy.
They use simple language, provide tips for pronouncing difficult words, and have included many illustrations.
VRRI is now called Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova): http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2011-01-27
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