Program Resources

Appalachian Cultural Awareness in Ohio: Understanding People and Place

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 1996

I. Title of Program or Issue:	Appalachian Cultural Awareness in Ohio: Understanding People and Place
A. Situational Statement:	Federally-defined Appalachia includes a region stretching from a few counties in northern Mississippi to southern New York state - parts of 12 states including Ohio, and all of West Virginia. It is frequently defined in terms of certain shared indexes of low incomes, poor health and limited access to health care, inadequate housing, and sub-standard education, reflecting chronic economic and population problems. But, it can also be defined as a shared cultural heritage of commonalities rich in tradition, history, relationships, self-reliance and close ties to family, land and spirituality. The region, maligned and misunderstood, experiences image problems mainly due to negative stereo-types which have long plagued the region and the Appalachians who have migrated into other areas including urban centers. Educators, service providers, and community leaders may be sabotaging their own programs by not recognizing the differences between clientele in urban and rural, especially Appalachian areas. Respecting differences and using them positively may enhance program efforts.
B. Description/Educational Objectives:	This program addresses the following: Why learn about Appalachia and Appalachians What and where is Appalachia Who are Appalachians Strategies for working effectively with Appalachians and/or Appalachian community resources
C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year:	C. Suggested Time Required for Program; Time of Year: Ranges from one-half hour " dinner speeches" to six hour training sessions; allow two and one-half hours for a reasonable awareness program; Anytime
D. Audience and Level of Offering:	For all audiences, county, district, statewide; agency training; youth and adults.
E. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:	Presentation using lecture, overheads and other visual aids, group participation and training manual depending on audience type and needs and time for program. Costs include travel and workshop material expenses.
F. Contact Person(s), Location:	Deanna L. Tribe District Specialist Community Development 017 Standpipe Road P. O. Box 958 Jackson, Ohio 45640-0958 Phone: 614-286-217