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.
Opening Doors: State of the Science Conference, November 10-11, 2008, Bethesda, MD Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2008
Registration will open September 1, 2008 for this conference on accessing services for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs from traditionally underserved communities
The Opening Doors conference will feature panel presentations related to the following topics: early screening and/or identification of disabilities and special health care needs; community-based inclusive recreation for children with disabilities and special health care needs; and educational transition for older youth and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs.
For more information, go to www.openingdoorsforyouth.org/sos/abstract.php or contact Berenise Reyes-Albino at berenise.albino@umb.edu or (617) 287-4314.
Classifying Disability & Sports Technology Conference, November 20-22, Singapore
Abstracts due: July 15, 2008
Classifying Disability & Sports Technology Conference (CDSTC) aims to bring leading professionals together to address sports issues at all levels to ensure that the sports field is a strong, sustainable, and progressive industry in the 21st century. CDSTC 2008 will deliver relevant information, ideas, and strategies to assist organizations to expand their reach and develop their capabilities and deliverables of sports in Asia.
For more information, contact Nino Susanto at nino.susanto@dcrc-asia.org or (65) 6342 3562.
2008 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference, November 8-12, Washington, DC
Proposals Due: June 20, 2008
This year is a combination of tradition, change, and forward movement; thus the theme of paving the way and building pathways. Whether you have been creating a new path, expanding an existing road, or creating a superhighway by taking interventions to full-scale, you are invited to participate in this year's Annual Meeting by sharing your expertise.
For more information, contact Danielle Onunkwo at (301) 588-8252 or Donunkwo@aucd.org or go to www.aucd.org.
Breast Cancer 3-Day Event, August 8-10, 2008, Chicago, IL
RECRUITING TEAM MEMBERS OF ALL PHYSICAL ABILITIES!
For more information about the 3-Day Walk/Wheel Event, go to www.The3Day.org or call (800) 996-3DAY. For more information about participating on the All Abilities Team, call (800) 900-8086 or (312) 355-1584 or email amyr@lakeshore.org.
Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan
The purpose of this league is to provide an appropriate means for persons in wheelchairs to have the opportunity to play competitive floor hockey and have the chance to engage in the competition and excitement of the sport. The league includes players in manual and electric wheelchairs and currently has 36 players divided into four teams.
If you have questions, or want to view an online video, please go to www.thewchl.com or contact Chris Lemieux at clemieux@live.com.