“Exercise is for EVERY body”
September 22, 2009 by rosie
Filed under Develpmental Disability Issues
The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
You are invited to subscribe to their monthly newsletter. This month features:
Director’s Column: Exercise Tips for Power Mobility Device Users
# From the Information Specialist’s Desk: Infiltrating the Mainstream
# Nutrition Spotlight: Cholesterol Counts: Knowing Your Numbers
# Community Voice: Swim, Bike, Run . . . and the Rest is History
# Program Spotlight: 29th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games
# NUDGE: The BalanceGym
# Emerging Evidence: Aerobic Fitness and Obesity in Adolescents and Young Adults with Spina Bifida
# Book Review: No Excuses – Kyle Maynard
# In the News . . . .
# Events, Conferences and Programs
# Employment
# Grants and Funding Opportunities
In addition you will be able to view past newsletter publications. Consider subscribing today!
