From Surviving to Thriving: Evaluation of the International Diabetes Federation Life for a Child Program

IDF-LFAC aims to provide: (1) insulin and syringes; (2) blood glucose monitoring (BGM) equipment; (3) appropriate clinical care; (4) HbA1c testing; (5) diabetes education; and (6) technical support and training for health professionals, as well as 7) facilitating relevant clinical research, and where possible 8) assisting with capacity building. IDF-LFAC receives financial and in-kind support from private foundations, individuals, and corporations. Insulin and blood glucose monitoring equipment distribution is made possible by donations of insulin and the purchase of blood glucose monitors and strips at a reduced price from large pharmaceutical companies.The goal of this evaluation is to assess IDF-LFAC's organizational structure, strategic framework, processes, program impact, and potential to catalyze longterm sustainable improvements to T1D care delivery systems in its partner countries. LSHTM were commissioned to undertake the evaluation in 2014 when IDF-LFAC had active programs in 45 countries

Advice to parents changes over the years parts I-II

This short article on family living appeared across 2 issues in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. It explores advice given to parents of young children during the 19th century and early 20th century, looking at well-known sources such as Dr. Spock\u27s books as well as more esoteric publications. Infant feeding, bedtime practices, discipline, toilet training, and issues encountered by mothers in the workforce are traced through that historical period. Along with descriptions of quaint parenting practices is a theme of ever-changing expert recommendations, leading the author to recommend that parents regard such advice with healthy skepticism, as much of it has not stood the test of time

Men and housework

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Livingmagazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. In the context of changing roles of men and women within the family, men’s role in performing household tasks such as cooking and cleaning is explored. Local wives are interviewed anonymously about their situations, expectations, and division of labor in their homes, and tips are offered for encouraging husbands to participate more in household tasks

Are your children “over-programmed?”

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. This article explores the role of structured programs in children’s lives, exploring issues such as finding the appropriate balance of such programs and free play time, along with completion resulting from intensive programming for children. Changing family structures are cited as supporting the demand for more out-of-home programming for children. Suggestions are provided for vetting programs for developmental appropriateness and other criteria

What’s right with families?

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. Written at a time when changes in and troubles within American families were much-discussed in the popular press, this article provides perspective on family strengths and characteristics of strong families, along with recommended coping strategies. A sidebar titled “Who is the American Family?” provides statistical information to augment the ideas in the article

The inside scoop on outdoor play

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. The 3-part article (1) describes backyard play equipment and play ideas, stressing fun, safety, and variety along with attention to the needs of both children and parents; (2) identifies trends in the design of public playgrounds over the years; and (3) presents social and other issues related to private play vs. community playgrounds. Information about liability that might be incurred by families related to backyard play equipment is included

Bringing up super baby

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. This article explores the “superbaby syndrome” of the 1980s, with accounts of very early academic programing and competition among parents for children\u27s achievement. Caution and common sense are urged, and criteria are provided for evaluating the developmental appropriateness of programs for young children. Anecdotes from the author and local parents are included

Is your child ready for kindergarten?

This short article on family living appeared in Broome County Living magazine, published by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, New York, and is part of a collection of such articles available on the Open Repository at Binghamton University. This article explores many issues subsumed by the concept of “Kindergarten readiness” at a time when that concept was widely considered, and delayed entry to K-12 schooling was a popular and often recommended option and challenging decision for middle class families. Issues of developmentally appropriate school programs, the role of pre-Kindergarten programs, societal changes in family needs, and unchanging underlying timelines of child growth and development are discussed

The farm crisis of the 1980s in Iowa: its roots and its inner workings

This thesis examines the farm crisis of the 1980s, by beginning with the ideology underlying the farm policy. At the time of the American Revolution, there was considerable discussion about the nature of governments and the relationship to people. Enlightenment philosophy was influential in this discussion, as well as philosophies from previous ages. As the new American Republic was emerging from the British mercantile system and taking its place in the world capitalist system, there was a difference of opinion as to which policy to adopt for the best development of the resources. For the first 100 years of the Republic, the political factions generally fell within either the free trade philosophy put forth by Adam Smith, or what came to be called the American System of protection.;As each side of this ideological debate gained political control of Congress, the resulting enacted legislation determined the development of banking, money, trade, and the availability of resources (mainly land). The farmer movements (in response to crises) prior to the 1980s were reflections of problems arising from both the establishment of new systems within a new Republic, as well as the political debate over policy. The creation of the Farm Credit System, beginning with the Land Banks in 1916, should have solved the problem of available credit for farmers on terms they could handle with their erratic income cycles. By the crisis of the 1930s, it was apparent that support for farm income would be necessary for farmers to service their debts and keep the rural economies going. When the Farm Credit System was expanded in 1933, Congress also enacted the Agricultural Adjustment Act (which became known as the permanent farm legislation).;This legislation (representing the protectionist ideology) was adjusted and expanded through 1949. After 1953, it was overridden by successive farm bills that would sunset, requiring new legislation to continue to suppress the permanent income supports. Beginning in 1944, the Committee for Economic Development (composed of representatives from 200 of the largest companies and representing free trade ideology) began writing policy papers calling for the removal of resources from farming in order to make it more efficient. In 1971 the Department of Agriculture issued a report that said a few corporate farms could meet the food needs of the country. Farm bills continued to reduce the price supports and take land out of production until the 1996 farm bill removed what remained of the price supports. By examining the 1980s farm crisis through the workings of the Farm Credit System (the country\u27s largest farm lender), it can be shown that the problem was one of low farm income that could not service the debts.;The low farm income was the result of policy based on free trade ideology. This ideology called for the restructuring of agriculture in the belief that it would become more efficient. The move to corporate agriculture is being finalized now. These two different ideologies, that have been the underlying forces in political control over policy since the beginning of the country, are still present today. This creates problems for those who must deal with the restructuring of agriculture that is taking place

Supporting students with disabilities in transition: a case study of a college mentoring program

This case study explored the experiences of participants in a university-based mentoring program in which graduate students in special education mentored undergraduate college students with disabilities (mentees). The program provided support in self-management skills for mentees and learning experience for mentors. Interviews, observations, document review, and a survey were used to collect data. Mentees’ disability diagnoses, high school experiences, personal and educational histories, and support needs varied, as did transition challenges and degree of collegelevel agency and self-advocacy. Undergraduates, citing mentor support, reported that the program was helpful in addressing self-management needs. Findings suggest that mentees’ self-identified needs (for structure, help with organizational skills, assistance with time management, and procrastination/avoidance) were addressed through scheduled study sessions (supervised by mentors), 1:1 work, and small group, targeted workshops on self-management skills. Mentors, certified as high school content teachers and seeking certification in teaching students with disabilities at the secondary level, reported increased knowledge and understanding of support needs of students with disabilities transitioning to postsecondary education. These participants, through experience, recognized differences between high school and college expectations in order to identify possible transition “best practices,” including (1) teaching self-management, academic, and social skills with an v eye toward transferability, (2) incorporating transition skills throughout the secondary curriculum, (3) providing explicit instruction in self-advocacy, and (4) beginning transition work early. Mentors identified obstacles to the implementation of transition instruction: (1) lack of communication between special and general education teachers, (2) competing priorities for teachers’ time, (3) time with/access to students with disabilities in inclusive programs, and (4) current teaching practices that impeded the development of academic autonomy. Study findings have implications for teacher education in the area of transition