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Inclusive Worksite Wellness Wednesday Series Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/inclusive-worksite-wellness-wednesday-series/
The culture of a worksite can make or break participation in employee wellness programs. Consider how and if you are creating a culture of inclusion which welcomes all employees to…
Addressing Barriers in Fitness Centers Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/addressing-barriers-in-fitness-centers/
Built Environment One in four U.S. adults has a disability, and people with disability are three times more likely to experience secondary health conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.…
What Is Public Health and How Does It Support the Inclusion of People with Disabilities? Resource
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought public health to the front of news and social media sites. But what exactly is public health? Charles-Edward Amory Winslow, an American public health expert,…
NCHPAD Partner Toolkit Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/nchpad-partner-toolkit/
Health and wellness is for everyone! This toolkit is designed to make it easy to share resources from the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD — pronounced…
Discover Inclusive Playgrounds Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/discover-inclusive-playgrounds/
Introduction Children are constant learners, and many of their learning experiences occur during playtime. An extensive body of research has demonstrated that outdoor play stimulates the development of speech, cognition,…
Exploring the Power of Moving Meetings Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/exploring-the-power-of-moving-meetings/
Ever heard of a moving meeting? It’s a dynamic approach to gathering where the focus isn’t on sitting around a table but on moving and engaging in conversation while walking.…
Integrating Wellness into Health Care and Public Health Practice for Individuals with Recently Acquired Disability and Those Accessing Healthcare Services Due to a New Secondary Health Condition Resource
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS January 2020 Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Grant # 6NU27DD001157 CONTRIBUTORS I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One in four adults, or an estimated…
Deskercise! 15 Ways to Get Moving While you Work Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/deskercise-15-ways-to-get-moving-while-you-work/
The term deskercise refers to exercise that can be performed throughout your workday and even from your desk. There are a variety of movements available, but in this article we…
Getting Started With Accessible Gardening Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/getting-started-with-accessible-gardening/
Gardening is a healthy and simple way to enjoy safe and comfortable physical and mental activity. One can engage in gardening and structure it to leisure-time physical activity or focus…
Keeping Hydrated During the Summer Months Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/keeping-hydrated-during-the-summer-months/
Staying well hydrated is always important, particularly in the summer months when the temperature rises and our perspiration increases. Every day, our bodies lose water naturally through the urine, intestines,…
PE Distance Learning at Home Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/pe-distance-learning-at-home/
Physical Activity and Physical Education Resources for Distance Learning Physical Activity vs. Physical Education The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years do 60 minutes…
Challenge Yourself to A Week’s Worth of Wellness Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/challenge-yourself-to-a-weeks-worth-of-wellness/
This challenge encourages you to take one week to analyze your current state of wellness. During that week you will look at one dimension of wellness each day and determine…
The Importance of Appropriate Sport Wheelchair Configuration Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/he-importance-of-appropriate-sport-wheelchair-configuration/
By: Lisa Hilborn Fostering a love for movement is especially important for young and/or newly injured individuals who use wheelchairs, as it can nurture a lifetime of physical activity for…
Children with Disabilities and Obesity Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/children-with-disabilities-and-obesity/
Introduction Obesity has been officially classified as a disease in the United States, which augments the need for adherence to healthy diets and exercise interventions. According to the Centers for…
Five Tips for Incorporating Exercise into Your Vacation Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/five-tips-for-incorporating-exercise-into-your-vacation/
For many, summer is a time for vacationing, whether it is as simple as taking a few days off to spend time at the beach or going on a more…