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.
Medical Fitness and Healthcare Conference, Medical Fitness Association (MFA), Imagine the Possibilities, Orlando, FL, December 2-5, 2009
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this annual conference will provide the latest information on building, operating, marketing, programming and staffing your medical fitness facility. As part of the Athletic Business Conference and Expo, this is the only conference dedicated to the medical fitness industry.
For more information, go to http://www.medicalfitness.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=4.
Public Comment Session on NSF (National Science Foundation) Health Fitness Facilities Standards
Comment Period Ends: November 23, 2009
A Public Comment Period has been announced for the proposed general certification of fitness facilities throughout the country. The proposed standards can be viewed online at http://standards.nsf.org/apps/group_public/document.php?document_id=6159&wg_abbrev=jchffs If you would like to submit public comments to the NSF Health/Fitness Facilities Joint Committee for review and disposition on the draft, please click on the tab labeled "add a comment" in the gray box on the top of the page.
Questions regarding the proposed draft Standard or questions on how to submit feedback should be sent to Lorna Badman, at (800)NSF-MARK, ext. 6806 or badman@nsf.org.
Call for Hosts, Inclusive Playgrounds Awareness Event, Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC)
The IFC is calling for advocates, community groups, families, and other related organizations to host awareness events focusing on inclusion at various playgrounds across the world. Plan an event in your community and help spread the word and educate others who may not be aware of the benefits of inclusive design and play. Inform the IFC of your plans and let it help disseminate this information. Participating playgrounds/groups will be submitted for possible inclusion in a series of articles for national magazines, in addition to the IFC website and newsletter.
If you would like to host an event, please contact Jessica Madrigal at jmadri1@uic.edu. To find out more about IFC's Inclusive Play Workgroup, go to http://www.incfit.org/node/169.
International Council on Active Aging Conference (ICAA), Orlando, FL, December 3-5, 2009
The Seventh Annual ICAA Conference is multidimensional and cutting-edge for the active-aging industry. Educational seminars in topic areas are geared to the many dimensions, roles, and solutions in active aging, and offered by some of the finest presenters in the field.
For more information about individual or group registrations for ICAA Conference 2009, please call toll-free (866) 335-9777 or visit http://www.icaa.cc/convention/registration.htm
CEC 2010 Convention & Expo Conference, Nashville, TN, April 14-21, 2010
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Convention & Expo is the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. Catch up on what's happening in the field, broaden your perspective of special education, and further your professional growth through the more than 800 educational hours offered.
For more information, go to http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConventionExpo/ or call 888-232-7733.
National Alliance for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) Events:
- 2010 International Congress & Exhibit Show: "Innovations and Interventions (MH/IDD) Toronto, Ontario, April 14-16, 2010
An exciting pre-conference agenda is planned with international presenters on psychological therapies, diagnostic systems, genetics and mindfulness.
For more information, go to www.thenadd.org.
- Annual 27th Conference & Exhibit Show Seattle, WA: November 3-5, 2010
Submission Materials Deadline: May 1, 2010
Submit a proposal for presentation at the National Alliance for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) conference. Presentation categories include:
- Presentation/Skill Building Workshop
- Research Symposia
- Poster Session
For more information, go to http://www.thenadd.org.
2010-2012 Kellogg Health Scholars Program
Deadline: December 2, 2009
The Kellogg Health Scholars Program develops new leadership in the effort to reduce and eliminate health disparities and to secure equal access to the conditions and services essential for achieving healthy communities.
For more information, go to http://www.kellogghealthscholars.org/application/index.cfm.
Free Events at Great Lakes Naval Base, Great Lakes, IL
- Saturday, November 21, 2009
Running clinic for individuals with physical or visual disabilities who are ambulatory.
- Saturday, December 5, 2009
Paralympic experience featuring swimming, wheelchair basketball and tennis for individuals with physical or visual disabilities.
Advanced registration is required for security purposes. For more information, visit worldsportchicago.org or contact Pamela J. Redding, Director of Paralympic and Disability Sports at (312) 784-6030 or (312) 616-5450.