Hi! I'm Erin Eggert, Community Research Associate at WIHA and I'm here to help you implement Walk with Ease. If you have questions or need help implementing the program in your community, please contact me at erin.eggert@wihealthyaging.org.
Walk With Ease Leader Training
The process for becoming a Walk With Ease (WWE) Program Leader is a bit different than other WIHA programs. Leader Training takes place online. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Learn about the Walk With Ease Program and Leader responsibilities and requirements. Read here.
Step 2: Engage a Program Provider Organization if you are not already affiliated with one. Learn more.
Step 3: Complete the 3-hour online Leader Training.
> Register for Online Leader Training
WIHA has developed a guidebook to assist in working through the Leader Training. You may download that here.
Step 4: Register with WIHA as a WWE Program Leader
It's important that you register with WIHA after you've completed your Leader Training to ensure that you have access to all program support and resources.
> Register as a WIHA WWE Program Leader
WIHA's WWE guidebook also provides more information about steps to take after your trained.
To learn more about becoming a program leader for the Walk With Ease Program, please contact Erin Eggert at Erin.Eggert@wihealthyaging.org