Written by NCHPAD
January is traditionally a month of change led by a jump start on New Year’s resolutions. Ironically, in recent years, January has also been a month of change associated with inclusion in athletics and physical activity. On January 24, 2013, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter clarifying schools’ obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide extracurricular athletic opportunities for students with disabilities.…
Written by NCHPAD
The stress of the holidays can be a hindrance towards the enjoyment of being with family and friends, as well as time spent away from everyday routines. To combat stress that might arise during the holiday season, physical activity is a wonderful outlet! NCHPAD has a 12 Days of Fitness resource which includes 12 physical activity and health tips to integrate fitness into the holidays.…
Blog post by NCHPAD
February should be a time for implementation of your New Year’s focused goals and strategies, but are these tactics reaching out to the often most untapped market in the fitness industry— people with disabilities?
Pictured above: JoAnne Fluke, Zumba® Instructor
Over 54 million Americans have a disability or activity limitation. …