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THIS MONTH'S TOPICS

Letter to the Director: Fighting an Uphill Battle

Director's Corner: Making Playgrounds and Sports Programs More Inclusive for Children with Disabilities

From the Information Specialist's Desk

NCHPAD Research Abstracts

Video Review: Wheels of Fire

Book Review: Wheelchairs on the Go

News:

• Illinois Legislators Do the Right Thing

Research:

• Participate in the NUDGE Survey!

Programs:

• Project INSPIRE: Focus on Inclusive Outdoor Recreation

"Kids' Corner" Resources:

• Lekotek Offers Play Sets

Conferences/Events:

• First Statewide Conference on Health and Wellness for Adults with Disabilities
• Abilities Expo
• Restoration of (Wheeled) Mobility in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Conference
• Illinois Games Classic: Bocce and Track & Field
• "Introduction To Bike Racing" for Riders with Disabilities
• Obesity and Built Environment Conference
• Physical Activity Policy in Action National Conference
• University of Illinois Summer Sport Camps