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Inclusive Health Promotion Programs: Access 101 Resource
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If a person in a wheelchair wanted to take part in your Diabetes Prevention Program, would they be able to navigate your building? If someone with vision loss needed an…
Spina Bifida and Exercise Resource
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Shubhra Mukherjee, MD Introduction Spina Bifida (SB) is a condition that is present at birth, and results from an abnormality in the development of the neural tube, which forms the…
Adapting the After School Environment Resource
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The purpose of these videos is to provide you with some general ideas on how to adapt health promotion programs to be inclusive of children and youth with disability. The…
Autism and Exercise Video Series Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/autism-and-exercise-launch-of-new-video-series/
Improving the Lives of Individuals with Autism through Exercise, a video series from the National Center on Health, Physical Activity & Disability (NCHPAD) and Exercise Connection, is aimed at helping…
Inclusive Games for Early Childhood Education Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/inclusive-games-for-early-childhood-education/
Children playing organized games and engaging in physical activity every day is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. The benefits are numerous and can improve many areas of one’s…
Sitting Volleyball Unit Resource
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By: Alex Martinez Introduction This physical education unit introduces the sport of sitting volleyball to students of all abilities and skills. The unit includes drills and activities for teaching proper…
Social-Emotional Learning Guide Resource
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has been a natural part of the national physical education content standards for many years and teachers have taught it without realizing they are addressing this in…
Where is Mi Amigo Pedro? Resource
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Where is mi amigo Pedro? narrates a story about a boy and his quest to find his friend, Pedro to fly kites at the park. The journey to find Pedro will…
10 Ways To Get Your Family Fitness In Resource
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By: Kelly Bonner If you are like the rest of us, you know you need to get more activity in your life, and truth be told, so do your kids.…
Multiple Sclerosis 4 Weeks to a Healthier You Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/4-week-toolkit-for-multiple-sclerosis/
This four-week program is designed to help individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) navigate physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being. The goal is to guide you in becoming more active and with…
8-Minute Workout Video Resource
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Need a quick physical activity break? Give this fun 8 minute workout a try to increase your strength, cardio and flexibility. You can use it as a brain booster, during…
Cancer and Exercise Resource
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By: Jacqueline Drouin and Lucinda Pfalzer, Ph.D. Introduction Exercise is now being recognized as an important component of the fight against cancer. There is evidence that exercise can be of…
Communication: The Key to Success for Fitness Professionals Working with Individuals with Hearing Impairments Resource
By Jennifer Green, MS It is estimated that 31.5 million U.S. citizens have some form of hearing loss, including an estimated 738,000 with hearing loss at the severe to profound…
Discover Inclusive School Wellness Toolkit Resource
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A Guide to Inclusive Physical Activity Programs This Guide is an addendum to the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A Guide for Schools. The goal of the Guide to Inclusive School Physical Activity…
When Wellness Policies Support Incusion, Wellness Wins! Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/when-wellness-policies-support-incusion-wellness-wins/
All children – from all disability, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, through all grades, and in urban and rural settings – benefit from regular physical activity and good nutrition. Local…