Below is a select listing of upcoming events and conferences. For a complete listing, go to the NCHPAD calendar at http://www.ncpad.org/events/index.php.
Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, 2009-2010 Application deadline outside Europe: February 1, 2009
Application deadline European students: June 1, 2009
For the past four years, this program has been offering excellent students, coming from all countries of the world, the opportunity to study in at least 2 different European universities, as well as in 3 non-European universities (for European students). Scholarships available.
Students can find information on submitting application forms at http://www.erasmusmundus.be/. For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. H. Van Coppenolle at herman.vancoppenolle@faber.kuleuven.be.
The Future is Now, First World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care, Spina Bifida Association, March 15-18, 2009, Orlando, Florida
Hundreds of physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners will travel from around the country and around the world for this groundbreaking forum. Specialists in the educational areas of neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, nutrition, genetics, epidemiology, physiatry, nursing and social work will showcase and translate research to improve healthcare for those living with spina bifida.
To submit an abstract or register, please visit the meeting website at: http://medicalconference.spinabifidaassociation.org.
25th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities: Working Toward a Brighter Future, May 4-5, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii
Call for Proposals Deadline: January 15, 2009
Celebrate the collective achievements of the past and look forward to create an inclusive vision for the 21st century. In the tradition of PacRim, the 2009 conference will revisit familiar themes and explore new directions through scholarship, best practice, and international networking.
For more information, go to www.pacrim.hawaii.edu.
Virtual Participation, Chicago Indoor Rowing Championships (CIRC) Adaptive Initiative
The CIRC Adaptive Challenge is now structured to allow virtual participation through any recognized Concept 2 U.S. or Canadian event between January 1 and February 22, 2009. This means competitors do not have to be at CIRC 2009 to have their time qualify for the Adaptive Challenge and a chance to win $200 in 12 adaptive events. Since there are no Adaptive indoor records, this challenge is structured to establish them. We recognize 2 groups of potential competitors: those with prior indoor or on-water experience (Open-1000 meters) and those who will be trying this sport for the first time (Novice-500 meters).
For more information or to find out how to place a Virtual Challenge button link on your site, go to www.ChicagoIndoorRowing.com or call John S. Butsch, CIRC Director, at 773-525-1030 x203.
Call for Hosts, Inclusive Playgrounds Awareness Event, Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC)
The IFC is calling for advocates, community groups, families, and other related organizations to host awareness events focusing on inclusion at various playgrounds across the world. Plan an event in your community and help spread the word and educate others who may not be aware of the benefits of inclusive design and play. Inform the IFC of your plans and let it help disseminate this information. Participating playgrounds/groups will be submitted for possible inclusion in a series of articles for national magazines, in addition to the IFC website and newsletter.
If you would like to host an event, please contact Jessica Madrigal at jmadri1@uic.edu. To find out more about IFC's Inclusive Play Workgroup, go to http://incfit.org/node/195.