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Podcast Episode 26: Disability Partnerships with Tamara Gallman Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-26-disability-partnerships-with-tamara-gallman/
In this episode, we talk with Tamara Gallman. Tamara is the founder of Disability Partnerships and a nationally recognized communications and public health leader committed to advancing health, equity, and…
NCHPAD’s History: A Timeline of Disability Health and Wellness Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/nchpads-history-a-timeline-of-disability-health-and-wellness/
Since 1999, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) has helped reshape the conversation around disability, health, and wellness in the United States. What began as a…
Podcast Episode 25: Adaptive Adventures with Chelsea Elder Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-25-adaptive-adventures-with-chelsea-elder/
In this episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Adaptive Adventures, Chelsea Elder. Chelsea leads a national team dedicated to expanding access to adaptive outdoor recreation for individuals with…
Beyond the Trend: Finding Your Optimal Protein Intake for Mobility and Wellness Resource
If you recently visited a grocery store, watched TV, or scrolled on social media long enough, you likely noticed something: protein is everywhere. Items you may never have considered as…
Podcast Episode 24: WINNERS and Wellness with Dr. Christen Mendonca Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-24-winners-and-wellness-with-dr-christen-mendonca/
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christen Mendonca, a postdoctoral researcher with the School of Health Professions Research Collaborative at University of Alabama at Birmingham. His work centers on…
NCHPAD wins two Telly Awards for service dog video Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/nchpad-wins-two-telly-awards-for-service-dog-video/
The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) video team has earned national recognition at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, receiving two Bronze Telly Awards for a video…
Podcast Episode 23: Every Body Blooms with Daniel Grier Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-23-every-body-blooms-with-daniel-grier/
In this episode, we talk with Daniel Grier, Creative Director and Adaptive Stylist for the recent Every Body Blooms fashion event presented by NCHPAD and UAB Arts in Medicine. Held…
Year-Round Gardening for Full-Body Wellness Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/year-round-gardening-for-full-body-wellness/
Article by Stephen Lanzi Gardening is often associated with spring blooms and summer harvests, but its benefits do not have to be limited to just a few warm months. With…
Podcast Episode 22: Coffee Club Convo with NCHPAD’s Stephanie Ward Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-22-coffee-club-convo-with-nchpads-stephanie-ward/
In this episode we talk with Stephanie Ward, Program Coordinator for the NCHPAD Coffee Club. Stephanie’s role at NCHPAD focuses on community engagement, building meaningful connections, and helping create positive…
NCHPAD Recognized at NAHPL Annual Summit Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/nchpad-recognized-at-nahpl-annual-summit/
The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) team recently traveled to Orlando to attend the 2026 Annual Summit hosted by the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy…
Podcast Episode 21: University Accessibility with Allison Solomon Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-21-university-accessibility-with-allison-solomon/
In this episode, we chat with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She joined UAB in 2002 as a…
Sportable Adaptive Sports & Recreation Place
https://www.nchpad.org/places/sportable-adaptive-sports-recreation/
Sportable creates opportunities and transforms the lives of individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those requiring physical accommodations through sport, recreation, health, and wellness. Since 2005, Sportable has been…