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How to Find a Personal Trainer Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/how-to-find-a-personal-trainer/
Regular exercise improves the physical and mental well-being of individuals. Some of the benefits include the following: When access and resources are created with inclusion at the forefront, people with…
Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/my-scorecard-rest-relaxation/
Of all the wellness domains in the MY SCORECARD acronym from the MENTOR program, none can be accomplished without proper rest. For the tenth domain in MY SCORECARD, we will…
2024 Advancing Partnership for Inclusive Health Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/2024-advancing-partnership-for-inclusive-health/
The goal of the partnership grants was for NCHPAD to engage in strategic partnerships with organizations to create disability inclusion in all areas of health promotion, healthcare, and/or healthy living…
All Things Disability Inclusion with NCHPAD Episode 1 with Bob Lujano Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-all-things-inclusion-with-nchpad-episode-1-with-bob-lujano/
In this episode, we talk with Bob Lujano, NCHPAD Expert Inclusion Specialist (EIS) and 2004 Paralympian for Team USA’s wheelchair rugby team. To celebrate 20 years since his athletic achievement,…
Best Practices for Accessible Communications Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/best-practices-for-accessible-and-inclusive-communications/
As the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD), we serve as a public health resource cenÂter focused on health promotion for people with disabilities. We provide information…
Reflections from NACCHO 360: The Power of Public Health Networks Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/reflections-from-naccho-360-the-power-of-public-health-networks/
By Alex X. Martinez NCHPAD Content and Inquiry Manager NCHPAD Content and Inquiry Manager Alex Martinez recently attended and presented at NACCHO 360 in Detroit, Michigan. He shared his experience,…
Exercise for Individuals With Disabilities and Tips for Better Routines Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/my-scorecard-exercise/
E, the seventh letter in the MY SCORECARD acronym used in our MENTOR program, stands for exercise. Exercise is highly effective in reducing the risk and severity of chronic conditions…
Bringing Nature to You and the Benefits of Being Outdoors Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/my-scorecard-outdoor-time-in-nature/
The fifth letter in MY SCORECARD from the NCHPAD MENTOR Program, O, can have a powerful effect on improving your health. It stands for Outdoor Time in Nature. Spending time…
Health Benefits of Being Outdoors for People with Disabilities Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/health-benefits-of-being-outdoors-for-people-with-disabilities/
Engaging in outdoor physical activities is crucial for the overall well-being of individuals with physical disabilities. Being in nature offers unique benefits that are not always available indoors. Exposure to…
Community Disability Inclusion Opportunities: Promoting Sitting Volleyball Through a Community Recreation Center Resource
By Alex X. Martinez, NCHPAD Content & Inquiry Manager Participation in physical leisure activities, such as exercising and outdoor recreation, can lead to many social, psychological and health benefits. There is…
10 Things You Can Do Every Day to Improve Your Mental Well-Being Resource
https://www.nchpad.org/resources/10-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-improve-your-mental-well-being/
We all know that mental health is important, but we often don’t prioritize it compared to our physical health. Sometimes we don’t take the time to manage our thoughts and…