NCHPAD NEWS & PRODUCTS
Spina Bifida Video/DVD: Enjoy viewing our monthly video clip on exercise for teens with spina bifida at http://www.ncpad.org/416/2237/Teens~on~the~Move~~An~Exercise~Video~for~Teens~with~
Spina~Bifida. Video clips are free and require Real Player for viewing.
You may also purchase the "Teens on the Move" exercise video or DVD for teens with spina bifida by going to http://www.ncpad.org/ShopIndex or calling 800-900-8086.
NCPAD's Online Request Page: Visit NCPAD's new online request page at http://www.ncpad.org/contact/ to request tailored information. NPCAD fields a variety of questions related to physical activity, disability, and chronic health conditions, including programming, equipment, and more.
NCHPAD Forums: Click on http://www.ncpad.org/phpBB/ to network, locate equipment and other resources, and gather information about grants and articles, as well as best practices and exercise adherence suggestions. Sign up and win a free NCHPAD T-shirt while supplies last by sending your name and mailing address to jegray@uic.edu, or by calling 800-900-8086.
MONTHLY HEALTH OBSERVANCES
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month: Contact http://www.sbaa.org or 800-621-3141. See NCPAD's featured videoclips and video this month, and NPCAD's factsheet at http://www.ncpad.org/222/1443/Spina~Bifida~-~Physical~Activity~Guidelines.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mammography Day on October 20th: More information can be obtained at http://www.nbcam.org/about_nbcam.cfm, http://www.cancer.org, or 800-ACS-2345. See NCPAD's factsheets on http://www.ncpad.org/31/216/Breast~Cancer, as well as our nutritional information featured this month.
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month: Contact http://www.rettsyndrome.org or 800-818-RETT. See NCPAD's monthly article review.
Walk to School Month: Obtain more materials at http://www.walktoschool.org or http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/PAlinks/index.htm. Contact NCHPAD to obtain brochures and factsheets appropriate for sponsoring an event in your area.
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Activities include the Buddy Walk. Go to http://www.BuddyWalk.org or http://www.ndss.org, or call 800-221-4602 to learn more. See NCPAD's factsheet at http://www.ncpad.org/117/909/Down~Syndrome~and~Exercise.
OTHER NEWS
The 2006 Disability and Health State Chartbook (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dh/) provides health profiles and comparisons of persons with disabilities.
The United Nations has reached an agreement on a new convention on the rights of persons with disabilities which will be formally sent to the General Assembly for adoption at its 61st session. In particular, Article 30 refers to full inclusion and accessibility of persons with disabilities participating in cultural life, recreation, leisure, and sport activities. Read more at http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/.