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National Therapeutic Recreation Week: http://www.nrpa.org
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ADA state celebrations: http://www.aapd-dc.org/ADAcelebration/adacel05/stateadacel.html
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Murderball: http://www.murderballmovie.com
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"Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults!": http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/index.htm
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The Amputee Coalition of America "Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences" resource guide: http://www.amputee-coalition.org
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"Bowling News" listserv: http://dixiedeafbowlers.com/
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The Challenged Athletes Foundation: http://www.challengedathletes.org/
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Encyclopedia of Disability: http://www.uk.sagepub.com/home.nav
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American Diabetes Association links:
- the My Pyramid individualized meal plan: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/diabetes-food-pyramid.html
- exchange lists: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/recipes/
- balanced portion control: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/
- planning quick and healthy meals, shopping, and recipes: http://vgs.diabetes.org/recipe/index.jsp
- guides to eating out: http://www.diabetes.org/assets/pdfs/winning-at-work/eatingoutguide.pdf
- reading food labels: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/taking-a-closer-look-at-labels.html
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LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Runners Wanted
For information, call 708-352-6223, e-mail sciinjury@aol.com, or see the website at http://www.SCI-Illinois.org.
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Abilities Expo: http://www.abilitiesexpo.com
Shows include Metro Detroit, August 26-28; Chicago Metro, September 16-18; and Northern California, November 18-20.
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Yoga for Children with Disabilities
Group #Y0T1 is designed for children ages 3-6 who have significant motor impairments and are unable to walk independently. Children with low, high, or fluctuating muscle tone will benefit. Parents must participate as his/her child's helper during the group. Mondays, June 13-August 8, 1-1:45 pm.
Group #Y0T2 is designed for children ages 8-12, who are walking independently and have sensory or physical impairments. Children must be able to work within a group setting and follow multiple step directions independently, as they will participate without parents in this group. Mondays, June 13-August 8, 2-2:45 pm.
For more information, contact Carey Freyman at 708-763-8847 or 708-404-4589.
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Adaptive Fitness, Sports, and Recreation for People with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Presenters will explore how current and future community-based programs can integrate individuals with disabilities using fitness, sports, and recreation, as well as how a low-cost fitness program can be developed at home for people of any ability level.
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AXIS Dance Company and the University of Washington Physically Integrated Dance Summer Intensive
AXIS, Jürg Koch of the University of Washington Dance Department, and Olive Bieringa of the Body Cartography Project will teach physically integrated contact improvisation, technique, choreography, performance, and site-specific dance. The intensive workshop will culminate with an informal performance by workshop attendees and faculty.
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2005 NCBDDD State Grantee & Partners Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 11-13, 2005: http://www.aahd.us
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Amputee Coalition of America Annual Educational Conference & Exposition, Dallas, TX, August 11-13, 2005: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/annual_meeting_about.html
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2005 Southwest Conference on Disability
The conference encourages contributions about quality of life from a variety of perspectives, including employment, housing, transportation, physical and emotional health, accessibility, education, assistive technologies, and culture.
For more information, go to http://cdd.unm.edu/swconf or call 505-272-9594.
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ACSM and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Walking for Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges: http://www.acsm.org/meetings/walkingconference2005.htm
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3rd National Prevention Summit, Innovations in Community Prevention: http://www.healthierus.gov/steps/summit/abstract.html
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International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence (ICADI): http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu/index.php
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VISTA Conference
This conference is to provide a forum for exchange on current information, research initiatives and expertise related to classification in Paralympic Sport and the Paralympic Movement, as well as to enhance and promote cross-disciplinary professional interaction among sport scientists, coaches, classifiers, athletes, and sport administrators.
Deadline for submission of abstracts is August 1, 2005. Authors must submit the abstract electronically, accompanied by an Abstract Submission Form.
For further information, please contact Miriam Wilkens, IPC Media and Communication Director at +49-228-2907-180, e-mail: Miriam.wilkens@paralympic.org or http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/Vista_Conference_2006.
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Director, Steadward Centre
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a suggested start date of July 1, 2005, and an administrative appointment with support to enable the Director to maintain an active research program and to teach undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidates will possess a completed doctorate, have strong evidence of effective teaching, and a proven track record of scholarly research and publication. The faculty is interested in attracting individuals who are considered to be emerging leaders in disability (particularly physical disability), physical activity, and sport.
The Steadward Centre website is at www.steadwardcentre.org. Further information about the University of Alberta and the faculty may be obtained from http://www.ualberta.ca and http://www.physedandrec.ualberta.ca.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief descriptions of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references (including addresses, phone/fax and e-mail addresses). Please direct correspondence to:
Dr. Michael J. Mahon, Dean
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Room W1-34, Van Vliet Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9 Canada.
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American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Grants: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=9713
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National Association for Sports and Physical Education New Research Grant Program
For more information, go to http://www.naspeinfo.org, "Hot News Items" entitled "New Research Grant Program." E-mail questions to naspe@aahperd.org, with a subject line of NASPE Research Grant Program. Additional information can be located at http://www.aahperd.org/naspe.
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Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grants: