Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: "Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges," October 18-20, 2007, Dallas, Texas
The Cooper Institute and the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation are teaming up to host this 10th annual conference. Issues will include obesity standards for children, physical activity and health disparities, dose-response issues, and the role of culture in physical activities.
*The Call for Abstracts deadline is August 20.
For more information, visit: http://www.cooperinst.org/events/scientific/index.cfm or contact mmorrow@cooperinst.org.
2008 Active Living Annual Conference: "Connecting Active Living Research to Policy Solutions," Call for Abstracts Deadline September 17, 2007
Active Living Research (ALR) invites abstracts to be considered for both poster and oral presentation at their conference taking place on April 9-12, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Abstracts are welcome on all topics related to active living policies and environments.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition, September 25-29, 2007, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join thousands of professionals, citizen advocates, educators, and students who are passionate about parks and recreation for this annual meeting featuring an opening general session, education sessions, networking opportunities, and the latest products and services.
For more information, go to http://nrpablog.typepad.com/congressexpo07/.
2007 Physical Activity for Public Health Program, Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI), September 27-30, 2007, Digby, Nova Scotia
This intensive academic-style professional development opportunity specifically targets building effective healthy active communities and brings together theory, best practice, and communications.
For further information, go to http://www.cflri.ca/eng/story_details.php?id=8.
Walk21 Toronto 2007 Conference, October 1-4, 2007
The City of Toronto and Green Communities Canada are co-hosting this 8th annual conference to promote walkable and liveable communities.
For more information, visit the conference website at http://www.toronto.ca/walk21/index.htm.
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 61st Annual Meeting, October 10-13, 2007, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
The AACPDM is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, the promotion of professional education, and the improvements of quality of life for people with these disabilities.
For more information about the annual meeting, go to http://www.aacpdm.org/index?service=page/annualMeeting2007 or contact 414-918-3014
or info@AACPDM.org.
Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) Annual Meeting: "Tomorrow is Here Today: The Interrelationship of Research, Education, Service, and Policy", November 10-14, 2007, Washington, D.C.
Visit http://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=526 for a tentative agenda as well as information about registration, hotel, and other details.
*Nominations due September 7, 2007, AUCD Awards
Take the opportunity to recognize and honor peers and programs that have made significant contributions to the AUCD Network and the field of developmental disabilities.
Go to http://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=526 for an overview. Nomination forms should be returned to Lu Zeph at lu.zeph@umit.maine.edu, 207-581-9446 (fax), or 5717 Corbett Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5717.