Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Health Promotion for Persons with Disabilities, University of Illinois at Chicago

Individuals should be highly motivated and have a demonstrated track record in research. Candidates should have post-doctoral experience and senior applicants should also have a history of academic accomplishments and extramural funding.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a two to three page description of past research and future plans, curriculum vitae, and the names of three potential references. For fullest consideration, send materials by November 15, 2005 to Search Chair, Health Promotion Faculty Search Committee, DHD M/C 626, 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608. UIC is an AA/EOE.

Project Director/Coordinator, Obesity and the Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities

Interested applicants should submit a two to three page description of past research and future plans, curriculum vitae, and the names of three potential references. For fullest consideration, send materials by September 16, 2005 to Dr. James H. Rimmer, DHD M/C 626, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608.

Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Doctoral degree in health-related field or Master's degree with extensive research experience in health services utilization. Experience with database management software, statistical software, and graphic display software; addressing issues related to health care and research methods; and grant writing. To apply, please submit a CV or resume to OHSU-RRTC/CDRC, Attn: Laura Hammond, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239.

Rehab Engineer/Exercise Technology Specialist

The successful candidate would be responsible for all rehabilitation engineering aspects of the Center. This includes the design of new equipment and the retrofitting of existing equipment utilized for recreation and fitness for people with disabilities; collaboration with existing partners and project staff; publishing articles related to the research conducted within the Center; participation in the development and instruction of a graduate level recreation technology course; and networking within the professional community and private industry.

The candidate must have a minimum of a Master's degree with a Ph.D. or ABD (All But Dissertation) preferred in the appropriate engineering or rehabilitation field.

Interested applicants should submit a two to three page description of past research and future plans, curriculum vitae, and the names of three potential references. For fullest consideration, send materials by September 16, 2005 to Dr. James H. Rimmer, Director, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Recreation Technology, DHD M/C 626, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608-6904.

Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/disabilities/

Murderball: http://www.murderballmovie.com.

Amputee Coalition of America: http://www.amputee-coalition.org

Sarah Reinertsen: http://www.challengedathletes.org/athletes_stories/Sarah_Reinertsen.htm

Challenged Athletes Foundation: http://www.challengedathletes.org/

Life on Wheels: For the Active Wheelchair User: http://www.lifeonwheels.org/

RERC RecTech State of the Science Conference Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions

Submit abstracts of 400 words or less to sbonne2@uic.edu in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text format (.rtf).

Topic areas can include engineering, design, technology, rehabilitation, exercise, fitness, health promotion, recreation/leisure, tele-exercise, virtual exercise, accessibility, measurement, assessment technology, and more.

The submission of abstracts can include the following formats: new equipment designs; equipment adaptations; new technologies in exercise, rehabilitation, and recreation; research papers; proposed research; student papers; work-in-progress reports; proposals for future projects; and more.

NCA Launches Campground Policy Survey

http://www.ncaonline.org

LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Runners Wanted

For information, call 708-352-6223, e-mail sciinjury@aol.com, or see the website at http://www.SCI-Illinois.org.

Abilities Expo: http://www.abilitiesexpo.com

Shows include Metro Detroit, August 26-28; Chicago Metro, September 16-18; and Northern California, November 18-20.

AXIS Dance Company and the University of Washington Physically Integrated Dance Summer Intensive

AXIS, Jürg Koch of the University of Washington Dance Department, and Olive Bieringa of the Body Cartography Project will teach physically integrated contact improvisation, technique, choreography, performance, and site-specific dance. The intensive workshop will culminate with an informal performance by workshop attendees and faculty.

Register online by visiting http://www.axisdance.org/education_danceAccess.php or by contacting the AXIS office at 510-625-0110 or info@axisdance.org.

Sibling Connections 2005

http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/PR/R9_progress.html.

Amputee Coalition of America Annual Educational Conference & Exposition

http://www.amputee-coalition.org/annual_meeting_about.html.

Women with Disabilities Symposium

http://www.hms.harvard.edu

2005 Southwest Conference on Disability

The conference encourages contributions about quality of life from a variety of perspectives, including employment, housing, transportation, physical and emotional health, accessibility, education, assistive technologies, and culture.

For more information, go to http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf or call 505-272-9594.

2005 National Blueprint Conference: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Aged 50 and Older

http://www.agingblueprint.org/ViewArticle.cfm?id=188&class=0

ACSM and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges

http://www.acsm.org/meetings/walkingconference2005.htm

3rd National Prevention Summit, Innovations in Community Prevention

http://www.healthierus.gov/steps/summit/abstract.html

34th National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual

http://sc-ape.org/NCPAEI.htm.

International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence (ICADI)

http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu/index.php

VISTA Conference

This conference is to provide a forum for exchange on current information, research initiatives, and expertise related to classification in Paralympic Sport and the Paralympic Movement, as well as to enhance and promote cross-disciplinary professional interaction among sport scientists, coaches, classifiers, athletes, and sport administrators.

For further information, please contact Miriam Wilkens, IPC Media and Communication Director at +49-228-2907-180, e-mail: Miriam.wilkens@paralympic.org, or go to http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/Vista_Conference_2006.

Director, Steadward Centre

This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a suggested start date of July 1, 2005, and an administrative appointment with support to enable the Director to maintain an active research program and to teach undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidates will possess a completed doctorate, have strong evidence of effective teaching, and a proven track record of scholarly research and publication. The faculty is interested in attracting individuals who are considered to be emerging leaders in disability (particularly physical disability), physical activity, and sport.

The Steadward Centre website is at http://www.steadwardcentre.org. Further information about the University of Alberta and the faculty may be obtained from http://www.ualberta.ca and http://www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief descriptions of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references (including addresses, phone/fax and e-mail addresses). Please direct correspondence to Dr. Michael J. Mahon, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, Room W1-34, Van Vliet Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9 Canada. E-mail: mike.mahon@ualberta.ca; Telephone: 780-492-3364; Fax: 780-492-1008.

The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) and the Georgetown University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Senior Research Associate

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in one of the following fields: epidemiology, health services research, health economics, research psychology, research sociology or disability studies, with five years of experience in a research environment is preferred. The candidate will have the opportunity for a faculty appointment at Georgetown University. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. People who have personal experience with disability are encouraged to apply. Send curriculum vitae to: Tom Dang, Director, Research Operations, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Research Division, 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, T: 202-877-1486, thang.d.dang@medstar.net.

Executive Director for The Arc of San Francisco

In order to receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials before September 9, 2005. Interested candidates should submit a letter expressing in detail why they are interested in the position as well as what they believe they can contribute to the future of The Arc and its client community. The letter should be accompanied by a current resume and include the names and contact information for three references as well as salary history. Materials should be submitted electronically to sgottlieb@thearcsanfrancisco.org or faxed to 1-928-223-1767.

Axis Dance Company Seeks Dancers

Send a cover letter explaining your dance, athletic and/or movement experience and interest in AXIS, bio or resume and a video of you dancing, moving or competing to Judith Smith, Artistic Director, AXIS Dance Company, 1428 Alice Street, #201, Oakland, CA 94612, judy@axisdance.org, 510-625-0110, http://www.axisdance.org.

RYKÄ Women's Fitness Grant

http://www.ryka.com

http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Parent Public Policy Fellowship Program

Candidates should have solid disability policy experience in state level advocacy, education, development of community supports and services, or similar areas, beyond the level to benefit solely the candidate's own child. Learn more at http://www.jpkf.org/.

The American Society on Aging (ASA) Healthcare and Aging Awards

To apply and for more information about past awardees, visit the ASA healthcare and aging awards web page (http://www.asaging.org/awards/han.cfm). All applications must be submitted online. Contact Sandra Maldague with questions at 415-974-9635, sandram@asaging.org.