NCHPAD

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity & Disability. Promoting Health and Well-Being for All.
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Discover resources, programs and tools that make healthy living more accessible for people with mobility limitations. You can also connect with our team to answer questions or find resources near you!

Link: https://t.co/zf5UUQUP9M

#Disability #Accessibility #HealthAndWellness

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(2/2) Christen shares how his research and lived experience are helping improve quality of life for individuals with Rett syndrome and their families.
The episode is available in the link (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms.

#RettSyndrome #Research

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Episode 24 is now available! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christen Mendonca, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham whose work focuses on exercise, rehabilitation, and wellness for people with disabilities. (1/2)...

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We are proud to announce that our fantastic video team won two bronze Telly Awards for its service dog video! Learn more about the recognition and watch the video in the link below!

https://t.co/OM8DLqkRpO

#Telly #TellyAward #ServiceDogs #NCHPAD

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#DisabilityInclusion #PublicHealth #APHA

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Do you know an individual or organization making an impact in the disability field? Nominate them for a 2026 APHA Disability Section Award!
Deadline is June 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Winners will be recognized at the 2026 APHA Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
https://t.co/3Z5OXHWF8s

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Check out the article in the link above!

#AdaptiveGardening #Gardening

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Special thanks to @sdut for including NCHPAD participant Patty Ericson-Taylor and our Adaptive Gardening Series in its recent article! Get real advice and suggestions from individuals with mobility limitations to start your own garden!
https://t.co/YUyf6Zmffl

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(2/2) discussion titled "Reaching People with Disabilities through a National Health Promotion Infrastructure," focused on the three strategies within NCHPAD.

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NCHPAD Expert Information Specialist Bob Lujano recently attended the 2nd annual Northwest Florida Disability Conference on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The theme of the event was "supporting individuals across the lifespan," and Bob led a... (1/2)

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(2/2) Search by category or location to find opportunities, services and support near you.

If you can’t find what you’re searching for or would like to have your organization listed, submit it in our contact form on our website.

#NCHPAD #HealthyCommunities

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Searching for accessible and adaptive programs, organizations, or places near you? The new NCHPAD Directory makes it easy to discover organizations or places that support healthy living for people with disabilities and mobility limitations. (1/2)

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(2/2) through exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the advancement of disability research, practice, and policy, aiming to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.

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Congratulations to NCHPAD Director Dr. James Rimmer for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (NARRTC)! The award recognizes his work in the field of disability health promotion... (1/2)

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(2/2) Daniel shared what the event meant to him and why events like this are so important in our society.
The episode is available in the link above (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms.

#EveryBodyBlooms #Fashion #FashionShow #Podcast

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(1/2) Episode 23 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we speak with Daniel Grier, Creative Director and Adaptive Stylist for the Every Body Blooms fashion event, which took place on April 2, presented by NCHPAD and UAB Arts in Medicine.

https://t.co/08rJPRms6v

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Cincinnati Children’s and NCHPAD Connect are hosting a free, six-week virtual yoga series for youth ages 10-17 with mobility limitations this summer. To learn more and register, visit the link below.

https://t.co/xMXa727bXC

#VirtualYoga #Yoga #YogaForKids #HealthAndWellness

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(3/3) We appreciate FIFA Football for Schools for providing the soccer balls, and we're grateful for all partners helping expand access to inclusive sports opportunities!

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During April, NCHPAD partnered with the City of Hoover Therapeutic Recreation Program to deliver adapted sport experiences for a therapeutic group. Participants enjoyed playing futsal and participating in sitting volleyball in an inclusive and engaging environment. (1/3)

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Special thanks to Jayla Maye, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and her staff for their support, as well as Dr. Yongju Hwang and his students in Adapted Physical Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Education and Human Sciences. (2/3)

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New participants are welcome, and classes start soon! Sign up in the link above!
#MentalHealth #GROWTH #NCHPAD

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The NCHPAD GROWTH Program is a free, 6-week virtual experience designed to help you manage stress, build resilience, and connect with a supportive community for individuals with mobility limitations.

https://t.co/QtEg6Lih7K