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THIS MONTH'S TOPICS

1. APHA Disability SPIG Abstracts Due February 10!
2. Nutrition Corner: Margarine versus Butter
3. Director's Column: The Confluence of Aging and Disability: A Personal Experience
4. From the Information Specialist's Desk: NCHPAD Resources for New Year's Resolutions
5. New NCHPAD Streaming Video Publication: Exercise for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
6. New NCHPAD Publication: Access Board Issues New Accessibility Guidelines
7. NCHPAD Research Corner
   • Research Abstract: Assessing Disability in Studies on Physical Activity
   • International Paralympic Committee 2005 Research Initiative
   • Study on Spinal Cord Injury and Physical Activity
8. Public Health Corner: Medicare Preventive Health Benefits and Health Report for Older Adults
9. Volunteers Needed for Children's Physical Activity Peer Mentoring Program: K.E.E.N.
10. Project Mobility: Sponsoring Recreational Events with Specialized Bicycles for People with Disabilities
11. Events
    • Summer Camp Fair for Children and Teens with Disabilities, NYC
    • Ski for Light
    • Disabled Sports USA Ski Schedule
12. Conferences
13. Employment
14. Graduate Study