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NCHPAD - Building Healthy Inclusive Communities

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NCHPAD NEWS:  April 2016

Volume 15, Issue 5

A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.

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Nutrition:  Eating Right with Folate

Physical Activity:  Get Moving in May!

Kids Korner:  Traveling as a Youth with a Disability

Research:  Perspectives of Elite Athletes with Disability and Impact of the ADA

Public Health: Community Spotlight- Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle

Think NCHPAD: ADA Compliance in Fitness Centers

From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates and Upcoming Events


Nutrition: Eating Right with Folate

Folate, also known as folic acid, is a water soluble B-vitamin that the body needs to function properly.  One of the main purposes an adequate intake of this vitamin does is prevent birth defects, which can result with cranial, spinal, and other physical disabilities. 

To learn more about consuming folate as part of a balanced diet, please click here.


Physical Activity: Get Moving in May!

May is not only National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but it is also a great month to get moving!

To learn more about the importance of adding physical activity to your routine, please click here.


Kids Korner:  Traveling as a Youth with a Disability

Whether you will be traveling with your child this summer or they will be venturing out with others, this article includes some important tips when it comes to traveling as a youth with a disability.

To learn more about travel tips for youth with a disability, please click here.


Research:  Perspectives of Elite Athletes with Disability and Impact of the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has created a profound difference for athletes with physical disabilities who are more likely to deal with barriers in sports involvement. The purpose of this study is to view perspectives of elite athletes with disabilities and the impact ADA had on their sports participation before 1990 and then after 1995.

To learn more about the ADA and disability sports, please click here.


Public Health: Community Spotlight- Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle

It is safe to say that we all get caught up in our daily schedules.  It can be challenging to balance out errands and busy schedules while still trying to maintain a well-being.  By prioritizing your health as the main concern, developing ways to achieve optimal wellness should be enjoyable and purposeful. 

To read a mother’s story for how she stays passionate about practicing a healthy lifestyle even through busy and stressful times, please click here.


Think NCHPAD: Captain NCHPAD- Fighting for ADA in Fitness Centers

In this month's piece, Captain NCHPAD is fighting ADA compliance in fitness centers.

To learn more about the role of ADA in fitness centers, please click here.


From the Information Specialists' Desks:  Updates and Upcoming Events


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