New York State Department of Health's conference, Health and Wellness for Adults with Disabilities - Empowerment through Healthier Lifestyles, April 15-16 at the Albany Marriott Hotel, will offer an opportunity to share promising health promotion strategies and innovative activities at the national, state, and local levels to promote community participation, independence, and good health. The agenda will highlight recreational opportunities, community collaborations, personal experiences, and community and government-based supports designed to enhance health and wellness for people with disabilities.
Abilities Expo, dedicated to educating and improving the lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals, allows you to discover new products and services ? from computers to athletic equipment and mobility products to daily living aids ? all conveniently displayed to see, test, and compare. The expo also hosts a series of free workshops and seminars.
New York metro: April 16-18
Southern California: June 11-13
Chicago metro: August 13-15
Detroit metro: September 17-19
Northern California: November 12-14
Restoration of (Wheeled) Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Conference:
A three-day international Congress dedicated to the wheeled mobility restoration for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be held April 19-21 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Bocce Competition: Saturday, May 15, at Elk Grove Park District, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL.
Track & Field Competition: Sunday, May 16, at Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL.
Cindy Housner, Director, Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, T: 847-283-0908 or e-mail: info@glasa.org
"Introduction To Bike Racing" for Riders with Disabilities:
The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes, in conjunction with Disabled Sports USA and The National Disability Sports Alliance, will host the 2004 U.S. Disabled Cycling "Introduction To Bike Racing" Camp May 15-22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Obesity and Built Environment Conference, May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., will provide a forum to discuss and illustrate how different elements of the built environment contribute to obesity via access to food and physical activity, and how environmental health research and interventions can address this public health problem. The built environment encompasses all the buildings, spaces, and products created or modified by people. Examples include: buildings (housing, schools, workplaces); land use (industrial or residential); public resources (parks, museums); zoning regulations; and transportation systems.
Professionals, including academics, government representatives, advocacy and public health organizations, community and business leaders, policy makers, and health practitioners, are invited to attend.
Physical Activity Policy in Action National Conference
America faces a national health crisis of epidemic proportions: Physical inactivity combined with overeating has in less than 30 years made the United States a nation of overweight and out-of-shape individuals. Clearly, something must be done to turn the tide on this epidemic.
The federal government and many state governments have begun to address the problem legislatively by instituting policies that encourage individuals to be more physically active. As communities have risen to the challenge by enacting laws to combat the growing obesity epidemic, more information is needed to determine if enacted policies have adequately addressed the problem. The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity is hosting this conference in Washington, D.C., on June 9, to investigate the issue.
E-mail sfranklin@ncppa.org to be added to a mailing list for a conference brochure or check the NCPPA Web site at http://www.ncppa.org/ for registration information.
University of Illinois (Champaign) Summer Wheelchair Sports Camps
Top wheelchair athletes and coaches will teach track and wheelchair basketball camps this summer at the world-renowned University of Illinois. Each day will provide fundamental skills for those interested in developing their game.
Track Camp: June 19-24
Elite Basketball (invite only): July 10-15
Team Camp: July 15-19
Basketball, Ages 15-19: July 19-24
Basketball, Ages 10-14: July 24-29
