The #WellnessOnABudget Toolkit
Wellness doesn’t have to be expensive. From affordable ways to stay active and budget-friendly meals to accessible hobbies, assistive technology, and low-cost ways to explore the outdoors, NCHPAD’s Wellness on a Budget series offers practical ideas to help people with mobility limitations make wellness work for their lifestyle and their wallet.
In this toolkit, you will find social media content that is ready to post and the best ways to share it! The series highlights simple, realistic options that can help people explore wellness without feeling like they need expensive equipment, memberships, activities, or products.
Sharing Our Message with Everyone: Accessibility Best Practices
We want to ensure everyone can easily participate in the movement to #WellnessOnABudget! Here are some inclusive tips to use when promoting content!
- Image Descriptions: Provide clear and concise alt text for all images, briefly describing the content and its relevance to the post.
- Use Captions: Include captions for videos and live streams and consider providing downloadable transcripts for extended video content.
- Clear Communication: Communicate in simple terms, avoiding technical language and jargon. Keep your sentences brief and straightforward for easy understanding.
- Hashtags: Using camel case will help make hashtags more readable (e.g., #CommitToInclusion). This helps screen readers announce them clearly. Our series hashtag is #WellnessOnABudget.
- Limit Emojis: Emojis, while enjoyable, should be used in moderation and placed at the end of sentences. Refrain from depending on them to convey your message.
- Color Contrast: Color contrast between text and background on images helps with readability.
Sample Social Media Post Examples
Tag us using the handle @NCHPAD on social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn)
From budget-friendly meals to low-cost hobbies, assistive technology, and outdoor adventures, the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD offers practical ideas to make wellness fit your lifestyle and budget.
Explore the series: https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget/
#WellnessOnABudget
Wellness doesn’t have to break the bank. Explore the NCHPAD Wellness on a Budget series for affordable ideas to eat well, stay active, explore new hobbies, make everyday life easier, and more.
https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget
#WellnessOnABudget
Wellness that works for your wallet. The Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD provides everyday life hacks, accessible activities, low-cost hobbies, links to helpful resources, and more.
Link: https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget/
#WellnessOnABudget
You shouldn’t have to choose between taking care of yourself and staying within your budget. The Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD features cost-effective ways to create healthy habits for individuals with disabilities.
Link: https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget/
#WellnessOnABudget
Make wellness work for you. The new Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD offers adaptive health and wellness resources with budget-friendly tips to create lasting healthy habits!
Learn more here: https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget/
#WellnessOnABudget
Sample Resource-Specific Social Media Posts
National Parks Access Pass resource
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Nature is for everyone! Did you know U.S. citizens with a permanent disability qualify for a FREE lifetime America the Beautiful Access Pass to over 2,000 federal recreation sites? The latest article from the NCHPAD Wellness on a Budget series shows you how to claim your pass, find accessible national parks, and explore outdoor resources so you can start your next adventure.
Read more here: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/explore-the-outdoors-on-a-budget-national-parks-the-access-pass/
#WellnssOnABudget #NationalParks
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Nature is for everyone! U.S. citizens with a permanent disability qualify for a FREE lifetime Access Pass to 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
Learn how to claim yours & find accessible parks in the guide from NCHPAD: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/explore-the-outdoors-on-a-budget-national-parks-the-access-pass/
#WellnessOnABudget #NationalParks
Wellness on a Budget Journal
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Ready to explore affordable ways to practice self-care? The new 7-Day Wellness on a Budget Journal, part of the Wellness on a Budget Series from NCHPAD, helps you try budget-friendly activities, track your progress, and reflect on what works for you.
Start customizing your wellness journey today: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/wellness-on-a-budget-journal/
#WellnessOnABudget #SelfCare
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Explore affordable self-care with the new 7-Day Wellness on a Budget Journal from NCHPAD. Try budget-friendly activities, track your progress, and reflect on what works for you.
Start customizing your journey today: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/wellness-on-a-budget-journal/
#WellnessOnABudget #SelfCare
Accessible Picnics resource
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Wellness doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. An accessible picnic can be an affordable way to enjoy fresh air, good food, movement and time with others.
As part of the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, explore simple tips for choosing an accessible location, packing what you already have and planning activities that work for everyone.
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/accessible-picnics-enjoy-the-outdoors-without-breaking-the-bank
#WellnessOnABudget #AccessiblePicnics
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As part of the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, discover how an accessible picnic can be a simple, affordable way to enjoy fresh air, good food and time with others.
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/accessible-picnics-enjoy-the-outdoors-without-breaking-the-bank
#WellnessOnABudget #AccessiblePicnics
10 Low-Cost Wellness Hobbies resource
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Wellness can look different for everyone, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. From gardening and reading to gentle movement, mindfulness and time outdoors, there are plenty of low-cost ways to support your well-being.
Explore accessible ideas in the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD and find an activity that works for you.
Link: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/10-low-cost-accessible-wellness-hobbies/
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
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Wellness looks different for everyone and doesn’t have to be expensive. Explore 10 low-cost, accessible hobbies in NCHPAD’s Wellness on a Budget series and find an activity that works for you.
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/10-low-cost-accessible-wellness-hobbies
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
Assistive Technology: What’s Worth Buying? resource
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Assistive technology can support independence without always carrying a high price tag. In the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, Expert Information Specialist Bob Lujano shares affordable assistive technology options, tips to consider before buying and resources that may help reduce costs.
Link: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/assistive-technology-whats-worth-buying/
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
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In the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, Bob Lujano shares affordable assistive technology options, what to consider before buying and resources that may help reduce costs.
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/assistive-technology-whats-worth-buying
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
Wellness Guide for People with Disabilities resource
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Wellness doesn’t have to depend on expensive memberships, equipment or programs. In NCHPAD’s Wellness on a Budget series, Bob Lujano shares affordable ways people with disabilities can stay active, support their health and make the most of free and low-cost wellness resources.
Explore here: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/accessible-and-affordable-a-wellness-guide-for-people-with-disabilities
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
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In NCHPAD’s Wellness on a Budget series, Bob Lujano shares affordable ways people with disabilities can stay active, support their health and find free or low-cost wellness resources.
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
Food Staples that Stretch Your Budget
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to stretch your budget. In the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, Expert Information Specialist Yvonne Reese shares practical meal-planning strategies, smart shopping habits and versatile kitchen staples that can help make nutritious meals more affordable.
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/food-staples-that-stretch-your-budget
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
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In the Wellness on a Budget series from NCHPAD, Expert Information Specialist Yvonne Reese shares meal-planning tips, smart shopping strategies and kitchen staples that can help make healthy eating more affordable.
Resource: https://www.nchpad.org/resources/food-staples-that-stretch-your-budget/
#WellnessOnABudget #NCHPAD
Downloadable Graphics to Share
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