Below is a select listing of upcoming events and conferences. For a complete listing, go to the NCHPAD calendar at http://www.ncpad.org/events/index.php.
4 Wheel City, Welcome 2 Reality Tour
This month the hip-hop group "4 Wheel City" (Namel Norris and Ricardo Velazquez) embarked on their first promotional tour performing at inner-city high schools within the five boroughs of New York City. The kick off performance of the tour on Oct. 5 at Christopher Columbus high school in the Bronx will be included as part of VH1's Hip Hip Honors schedule of events.
"4 Wheel City" is an entertainment company and non-profit organization founded by Norris Namel and Ricardo Velazquez. It was created to raise awareness about the injustices and discrimination of people with physical disability. More importantly, their mission is to inspire people not to give up in life and show the world that people with disabilities can still achieve their dreams.
Not only does the group perform songs, they also share their stories and experiences as paraplegics, hip-hop artists and the importance of youth making responsible choices in life. In addition, they also promote disability awareness. "That's what we are going to do by carrying out our four-fold mission we refer to as our 'Wheels/Wills', which is to inspire, educate, advocate, and entertain," Namel said of the tour."[Audiences] can expect to be blown away," Ricardo said. Students received free copies of the group's new single, Welcome 2 Reality.
For more information visit: www.4wheelcity.com or contact: Norris Namel by phone: (347)489-8213 or email: Tapwaterz@yahoo.com.
Accessible Integral Yoga Teacher Training, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 15-June 9, 2008
Accessible Teacher Training is a 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program designed for the physically-challenged. This is a pilot program of a new kind of Yoga teacher training. The course will include special individualized accommodations to help people with physical challenges become Integral Yoga teachers. This program will meet national standards for Yoga teachers and will be registered with the Yoga Alliance (the national Yoga organization). The content will be similar to a traditional beginners' level teacher training program, but will have an emphasis on modifications to the basic poses. Most importantly, the structure and style of the course will be designed with the physically-challenged in mind.
Location: Piedmont Yoga Studio in Oakland, an accessible space, October 15, 2007 to June 9, 2008; Mondays and Fridays from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Tuition is $2000; scholarships may be available. Space is limited. For an application please contact: Rev. Jivana Heyman, Director of Teacher Training at (415) 821-1117 ext. 375,or email: training@IntegralYogaSF.org
www.IntegralYogaSF.org
Conference on "Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges", Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX, October 18 - 20, 2007
The Cooper Institute and the Measurement & Evaluation Council of AAHPERD have put together an exciting conference on "Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges." This will be the first conference of its kind in the area of physical activity and public health. A pre-conference addressing critical research and policy issues in childhood obesity has also been included. For more information, visit the website: http://www.cooperinst.org/events/scientific/index.cfm.
Responding to Autism Conference, The Center for Discovery, October 18, 2007, Harris, New York
This conference will consist of high level briefings on the epidemic condition that is affecting more and more children every year, followed by presentations and dialogues on new approaches that represent the way forward. Attendance is by invitation only. Please RSVP by September 14, 2007 to DiAnn Baxley at 845-707-8476. For more information visit: http://www.thecenterfordiscovery.org.
Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges, October 18 - 20, 2007, The Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas
The Cooper Institute and the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation are teaming up to host this 10th annual conference. With an emphasis on measurement and research related topics, issues will include obesity standards for children, physical activity and health disparities, subpopulation dose-response issues, and the role of culture in physical activities.
For more information, visit: http://www.cooperinst.org/events/scientific/index.cfm or http://www.aahperd.org/aapar or contact mmorrow@cooperinst.org.
Wheelchair Curling Clinic, Utica, NY, Oct. 20-21
A wheelchair curling clinic will take place Oct. 20-21 at the Utica Curling Club (Utica, NY) led by Team USA National Coach Steve Brown. This is a great opportunity for athletes interested in learning more about wheelchair curling and how to earn a spot on the national team.
The 2007 national wheelchair team will also be on hand to assist with the clinic. The clinic is open to prospective athletes, coaches, volunteers and club representatives interested in beginning new programs throughout the country.
This is a prime opportunity to get involved in one of the fastest growing winter sports in the country. For more information or to get involved contact Marc DePerno at 797-3114, ext. 459 or mdeperno@sitrin.com.
2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit, Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, November 27-29, 2007
This groundbreaking event will create new partnerships and strengthen existing ones so we can move forward with a national prevention and health promotion agenda. It will unite more than 800 health professionals, business entrepreneurs, and government leaders at all levels who are dedicated to health promotion, chronic disease prevention, health preparedness, birth defects, disabilities, genomics, and wellness. For more information visit: http://www.cdc.gov or contact: Jayme Washam, CMP by phone: 703.615.0312 or 239.985.9282 , fax: 703.610.9005, or email: JWasham@MeetingsManagementGroup.com.