ADA Amendments Act (ADA-AA) of 2008 was signed into law
The ADA Amendments Act (ADA-AA) of 2008 was signed into law in a White House small members-only ceremony, after identical bills were passed by the Senate and the House. The law's effective date is January 1, 2009.
The ADA Amendments Act (ADA-AA) of 2008 was signed into law in a White House small members-only ceremony, after identical bills were passed by the Senate and the House. The law's effective date is January 1, 2009.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the U.S. government released "The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans." These federal guidelines state that adults gain substantial health benefits from 2 hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from 1 hour or more of physical activity per day.
A 13-member advisory committee appointed in April 2007 produced an extensive report on physical activity benefits various population groups, and specifically for adults with disabilities, it reports that "those who are able should get at least 2 hours of moderate aerobic activity a week, or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. They should incorporate muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups 2 or more days a week. When they are not able to meet the guidelines, they should engage in regular physical activity according to their abilities and should avoid inactivity."
Read more about the federal guidelines at http://www.health.gov/PAGuidelines. Stay tuned to upcoming editions of the NCHPAD newsletter for more information on these guidelines.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2008, the U.S. government released "The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans." These federal guidelines state that adults gain substantial health benefits from 2 hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from 1 hour or more of physical activity per day.
A 13-member advisory committee appointed in April 2007 produced an extensive report on physical activity benefits various population groups, and specifically for adults with disabilities, it reports that "those who are able should get at least 2 hours of moderate aerobic activity a week, or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. They should incorporate muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups 2 or more days a week. When they are not able to meet the guidelines, they should engage in regular physical activity according to their abilities and should avoid inactivity."
Read more about the federal guidelines at http://www.health.gov/PAGuidelines. Stay tuned to upcoming editions of the NCHPAD newsletter for more information on these guidelines.