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2024 Accelerating Disability Inclusion Grants Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/2024-inclusion-grants/
These micro-grant projects are community-based projects integrating disability inclusion into programs, policies, systems, or environments that enhance health promotion, community inclusion, or healthcare access. Ideal projects will focus on making…
Arts & Leisure Activities and Why They are Important for Your Health Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/my-scorecard-arts-leisure/
Arts & Leisure (A&L) is the ninth wellness domain that is part of the acronym MY SCORECARD we use in the MENTOR program. A&L is as simple as enjoying an…
Best Ways to Contribute to Others and Why It’s Important for Your Health Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/2351/
The eighth letter in MY SCORECARD from the NCHPAD MENTOR Program, C, doesn’t just positively impact your health but also the well-being of others. It stands for Contribution to Others.…
Participant Spotlight: Teresa White Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/participant-spotlight-teresa-white/
Tell us about yourself. I am originally from California but have lived in Alabama for 24 years after coming here with a job transfer for my husband. I am the…
Inclusive Tips for Fighting Fatigue Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/fighting-fatigue/
What is Fatigue? Fatigue is a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness and can be physical, mental, or a combination of both. Many people experience some form of fatigue in their…
Explore Boccia Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/boccia/
Introduction Boccia is a precision ball sport originally practiced as an activity for individuals with cerebral palsy, but is now played by athletes with other disabilities affecting motor skills. Boccia…
Beach Ball Activities and Games Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/beach-ball-activities-and-games/
Beach balls are excellent pieces of equipment to incorporate into adapted physical education (APE) classes and activities. Because of their light, multicolor and soft construction, beach balls are easy to…
High-Intensity Weight Training for People with Disabilities Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/high-intensity-weight-training-for-people-with-disabilities/
Introduction Disabilities should not deter people from attaining the positive benefits of a well-structured weight training program. Strength training increases muscle size, improves muscle endurance, prevents bone loss, and increases…
Accelerating Disability Inclusion Through Grants 2024 Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/accelerating-disability-inclusion-through-grants/
Disability Inclusion Grants Introducing our Accelerating Disability Inclusion Grant awardees for 2024! We’re looking forward to the great work these organizations have planned! YMCA of Greater Brandywine The YMCA of…
Spinal Cord Injury and Exercise Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/spinal-cord-injury/
Introduction to Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complete or partial lesion to the spinal cord. The result of SCI is functional loss (sensory motor and autonomic…
Autism and Exercise Episodes Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/autism-and-exercise-video-series/
Week 1: Episodes 1-3 Episode 1: Autism in Children; Starting an Exercise Program Autism fitness experts, Coach Dave (David Geslak) and Coach Ashley (Ashley Palomino), share the 5 Exercise Connection…
Retrospective evaluation of a pilot eHealth/mHealth telewellness program for people with disabilities: MENTOR Resource
Background People with disabilities have few options to participate in wellness programs that are tailored to their health, functional level, specific interests/needs, and available in the comfort of their home.…
Hosting an Inclusive Virtual Camp Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/hosting-an-inclusive-virtual-camp/
Virtual opportunities are becoming more and more common, and this opens up a whole new world of access and inclusion for people with a disability. With transportation and site accessibility…
Hosting Inclusive Virtual Wellness Activities Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/hosting-inclusive-virtual-wellness-activities/
Overview Here are some top tips to make sure your virtual wellness activity is accessible to everyone with or without a disability. Be Considerate Outline Visual Environment Be prepared…