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NCHPAD - Building Healthy Inclusive Communities

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From the Information Specialist's Desk: Resources for a Healthful Summer


A big thanks to all who responded to last month's picture on accessibility problems! In this issue, we provide answers with ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) references. We are also featuring new video clips on water skiing, three new NCHPAD publications, one on pain management and the other two on accessible recreation, a review of the new encyclopedia on disability, and a few helpful resource guides. Also, check out our new Rectech Recreational Equipment database and search for a piece of equipment you are interested in purchasing or learning more about.

1) NCHPAD News

- Take advantage of NCPAD's Summer Shape-Up Sensation Sale! Our VHS, DVD, and quick series booklets on exercise programs for persons with paraplegia are also appropriate for any individuals needing to exercise from a seated position. The VHS and DVD are priced at $14.99, and the quick series booklet at $4.99. A combo pack of the VHS or DVD and the quick series booklet is priced at $16.99. Download an order form at http://www.ncpad.org/get/video/real/sci/orderform.pdf or call 800-900-8086 for more information.

- Before the summer season ends, use NCPAD's Discover Camp guide web-version at http://www.ncpad.org/discover/index.html, our guide to "Summer Camp Resources 2005" at http://www.ncpad.org/78/597/Camp~Resources, and the programs database for camps in your area at http://www.ncpad.org/directories/15/Programs.

2) National Therapeutic Recreation Week is July 10-16. The focus this year is to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and expand recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information, go to http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#1. Also, view the NCHPAD factsheets "Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services" (http://www.ncpad.org/40/296/Therapeutic~Recreation~Services), and "Self-Advocacy in Recreation Settings" (http://www.ncpad.org/276/1743/You~re~Here~~Now~What~~~Making~Self-Advocacy~Work~For~You~In~Recreation~Settings).

3) Mark the 15th anniversary of the ADA with celebrations in your state. Go to http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#2 for a state-by-state list of events.

4) In March 2005, "Murderball" was awarded the American Documentary Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The film, directed by Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro, is about athletes with quadriplegia playing wheelchair rugby to overcome obstacles and compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. The film will be shown in American movie theaters starting in July 2005. Read more at http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#3.

5) New Resource Guides:

- "Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults!" was developed by experts at Tufts University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is based on scientific research involving strengthening exercises-exercises that have been shown to increase the strength of muscles, maintain the integrity of bones, and improve balance, coordination, and mobility. In addition, strength training may help reduce some of the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis. Order or download the printer-friendly version at http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#4.

- The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) has a new 36-page resource guide, "Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences," which contains many useful tips for improving quality of life and ensuring that children and teens have adequate resources for transitioning into adulthood. To request your free copy or to learn more about programs for parents, contact ACA' toll-free at 888-AMP-KNOW (888-267-5669), e-mail acainfo@amputee-coalition.org, or access their website at http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#5.

6) Listserv and Website:

- Visit Dixie Deaf Bowlers on the web at http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#6 and sign up for the free e-mail listserv, "Bowling News."

- The Challenged Athletes Foundation provides opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities to pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and competitive athletics. This includes funds for athletes with disabilities, post-rehabilitation support and mentorship to individuals with disabilities, community outreach, support for wounded troops, and a fund for athletes with disabilities in Ghana. For more information, go to http://www.ncpad.org/692/3190/2005-07-01#7.


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