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

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

Changing roles of men and women

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 article cites statistics on the increase in women in the workforce and discusses resulting role changes within the family. Four groups are identified according to attitudes toward more equitable roles, progressives,” “traditionalists,” “ambivalents,” and “all talk and no action.” Benefits as well as stresses of multiple roles are explored along with the concept of role-buffering. Coping strategies are offered

Women at home – how they cope

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. Changes in family life and roles are presented in the context of increased participation by mothers in the workforce in the 1980s. The article focuses on the new minority of stay-at home mothers and how they creatively manage their home lives and career aspirations. Local mothers are quoted sharing their experiences and opinions. The article ends with a plea for valuing multiple patterns of career and family life and childrearing practices