Winter 2026 Application is Open!
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We are pleased to announce that the HealthMatters Program application is open for WINTER 2026 enrollment.
HealthMatters Program is an evidence-based (ACL Title III-D approved list) 12-week health promotion program led by support staff and developed for and by the people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). Please see information below on program description, important dates, and how to apply to participate in this FREE program.
REGISTER for live Informational Session to be held on December 9th, 2025 (1pm-1:45pm CT). The session will be recorded, please register to receive recording if you cannot attend live session.
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APPLY HERE
The deadline to apply is January 9th, 2026 (5pm CT). Please read the Application Instructions first and note training dates. Approved Organizations will be contacted by January 16th, 2026.
What is HealthMatters Program?
A health promotion program delivered in-person, hybrid, or virtually, and provides community staff and caregivers strategies and materials to support healthy options and choices among people with IDD.
Consists of a 12-week program that includes 36 interactive health education lessons and physical activity videos using paper-based curriculum and Virtual Coach Google Classroom. View Health Matters Curriculum Preface and Table of Contents.
Provided FREE for 12-months.
Other questions?
Contact Jasmina Sisirak at jsisirak@uic.edu or visit our website at www.HealthMattersProgram.org
UIC IRB Protocol #2020-0754
Development Funding provided by CCTS Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program 2020 (2020COVID-01)
Continued funding for 12-months through a grant awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, The Healthy Brain Initiative Award #1 NU58DP006782-01-00 to the HealthMattersTM Program at the Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois Chicago.
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