NCHPAD NEWS & PRODUCTS
MyNCPAD: Customize this new NCHPAD resource for your needs at http://www.ncpad.org/loginMyncpad. Track daily movement, heart rate, and body mass index, and design a personalized exercise program.
NCHPAD Forums: Click on http://www.ncpad.org/phpBB/ to network, find equipment, locate community resources, and gather information about grants and articles, as well as best practices and exercise adherence suggestions.
NCHPAD Products: Purchase pedometers, NCHPAD videos, and other products at http://www.ncpad.org/ShopIndex.
NCPAD's Online Database Surveys: Find Programs, Personal Trainers, and Parks in Your Community
Programs Database: http://www.ncpad.org/requestForm/Programs
Parks Database: http://www.ncpad.org/requestForm/Parks
Personal Trainers Database: http://www.ncpad.org/directories/19/Personal~Trainers
Contact Cheeri Ong at cheeri@uic.edu to update your information, and if you have questions.
Dr. James Rimmer, NCHPAD Director, Featured in Associated Press Story:
Dr. Rimmer was recently quoted in an August 6th Associated Press story, "Exercise Class Helps Those with Disabilities Shed Extra Pounds," by Heather Holingsworth. As he says, "[persons with disabilities] are closer to that margin of needing assistance to get around if they are deconditioned," and "[accessible fitness classes and facilities] are especially important because traditional health clubs often ignore those with disabilities." The story appeared in more than 60 news outlets, including the New York Times. Read the complete article at http://www.jsonline.com/general/.
OTHER NEWS
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) Offers Spanish Edition of First Step
ACA is now offering the Spanish edition of First Step, the essential guide for Hispanic/Latino people who are coping with the challenges of limb loss, which includes information on rehabilitation, insurance, prevention, resources, and more. To obtain a copy, call 888-267-5669 or order online at http://www.amputee-coalition.org/marketplace. For more information, e-mail sales@amputee-coalition.org.
Amputee Coalition of America Web Survey: Do You Have Secondary Conditions?
Help the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) gather information on the secondary conditions of amputees who visit the ACA website. If you are an amputee or a friend or family member of an amputee, please complete the user survey on the bottom left of the ACA homepage (http://www.amputee-coalition.org). Data collected from this survey will help the ACA determine future programming and publications.
Shake It Up Project
Project Shake-It-Up was a research study to promote health and build the capacity of people with spinal cord injury and related neuromuscular disabilities. This website provides information and resources and suggests strategies for people with disabilities and service providers to promote self-advocacy and healthy living. For more information, go to http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/shtm/project/project.htm, and for resources, go to http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/shtm/project/project.htm#d1.
Right To Play International Recruits International Volunteers
Right To Play International is currently recruiting a new round of international volunteers in preparation for Volunteer Training in Toronto, Canada, in January 2007 for Right To Play SportWorks and SportHealth projects in countries in Africa and Asia. To apply, candidates should visit http://www.righttoplay.com, or contact recruitment@righttoplay.com.
Kids on Wheels Magazine
Kids on Wheels is a new "double" magazine for kids who use wheelchairs and for the adults who care about them, which helps children with disabilities and their parents to live active, independent lives. The Kids Magazine offers profiles of other young wheelers, features on adapted sports, recreation, and expert advice. The Adults Magazine informs and supports parents with features on the latest health treatments, adaptive programs, travel, products, parenting, and self-care. For information or to order, contact 888-850-0344, ext. 209, or go to http://www.kidsonwheels.cc.
Beach-Friendly Wheelchairs
In the final days of summer, enjoy the sun and sand by choosing a beach-friendly wheelchair with low-pressure wheels that glide over the sand. The National Center on Accessibility's web site lists a variety of manufacturers that provide these specialty wheelchairs at http://www.ncaonline.org, and see NCPAD's factsheets on wheelchairs at http://www.ncpad.org/97/715/Wheelchairs; http://www.ncpad.org/181/1344/Rolling~on~the~Beach~Gets~Easier.
Google Labs Launches Accessible Web Search
Google has launched Google Accessible Search, a stripped-down version of the Google search results page. The design was created to make it easier and more effective for persons with visual impairments. Go to http://labs.google.com/accessible to try this service.