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Personal Hygiene 101 Featuring WID's New Jersey Research Study Opportunity

Maintaining personal hygiene is important for staying healthy. Regular cleanliness helps prevent sickness and keeps the body in good shape. A simple daily routine supports mental well-being and demonstrates a sense of self-respect, which can lead to forming new connections and relationships.

All About Hygiene

Personal hygiene is vital for maintaining health and well-being. Beyond improving appearance, it helps prevent the spread of illnesses and infections. Simple habits like handwashing, bathing, and oral care significantly lower the risk of health problems.

For educators and young adults, Transition Services offers a helpful resource. Their YouTube channel features a video titled "All About Hygiene - Independent Living & Life Skills Lesson", which emphasizes the importance of personal care. Watch the video here:

Benefits of Personal Hygiene

Good personal hygiene offers numerous benefits. While the most obvious is preventing illness and avoiding spreading germs to others, there are additional advantages that might not be as apparent.

Healthline's article, "Creating a Personal Hygiene Routine: Tips and Benefits," explores these benefits and provides tips for establishing an effective hygiene routine. To learn more, read the article here: https://www.healthline.com/health/personal-hygiene

Personal Hygiene Checklist

Carepatron.com has useful resources for creating a personal hygiene checklist. Their article, "Personal Hygiene Checklist," offers easy steps and a downloadable template to make personal care a simple part of your morning routine: https://www.carepatron.com/files/personal-hygiene-checklist.pdf

Find the article here: https://www.carepatron.com/templates/personal-hygiene-checklist

How do personal hygiene practices help maintain cleanliness and health? Share your thoughts and tips in the comments below!

Author's Note: The SPAN Youth Chat will not be returning at the end of August. Instead it will resume on September 25th. Thank you for your continuing support.

Featuring...

New Jersey Research Study Opportunity

The World Institute on Disability (WID) invites you to participate in an upcoming paid research study opportunity in northern New Jersey!

  • Sessions: 1 hour and 15-minute individual sessions
  • Dates: September 16th through September 20th, 2024
  • Where: In-person in New Jersey (near the Bedminster/Basking Ridge area)
  • What: Usability research study regarding technologies and accessibility.
  • Who: Persons with disabilities
  • Compensation: $125 plus a travel stipend (to be determined)

If you are interested or have any questions, send an email to usertesting@wid.org.


The SPAN Youth Advisory Council

The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) empowers families and informs professionals on children's development and education. Come to our information session to learn about joining our Youth Advisory Council and making a difference for youth with disabilities!

Event highlights: 

  • Date: Sept 24, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Virtual
Why join advisors?:

  • Make a Difference: Share your thoughts on youth disability programs.
  • Develop Skills: Gain leadership experience.
  • Network: Connect with peers and professionals.

Register here: https://bit.ly/SPANadvisors

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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