Mission: To increase inclusion and access to physical activity for people with disabilities.

Key Issues

Why is the Inclusive Fitness Coalition Important?

It is estimated that 50 million people have some type of disability. This significant portion of the population faces some of the greatest health risks associated with sedentary lifestyles. The Inclusive Fitness Coalition developed out of the need to address these health issues and create a united effort to increase access to and participation in physical activity for people with disabilities.

Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Webinar

Be a part of the first webinar series for the Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, a new specialty certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM Certification Header

Vortex NIMBUS® "Movement-Based" Youth Fitness Equipment

The Vortex NIMBUS® is a unique functional movement-based youth fitness training circuit and system for kids, ages 6-18, that accommodates up to 16 children at one time, and utilizes only 20' x 30' of floor space (only 600 sq. ft). It is universally designed for full accessibility. It’s based on Vortex’s newest Super Cell® line, in which numerous machines are developed from a single set of interchangeable and adjustable accessories.

 

RERC RecTech Study Measuring Health and Fitness Center Accessibility

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is looking for health and fitness professionals who are employed at a fitness/recreation facility to complete an accessibility survey on their facility as a part of a national study.  Facility staffs who participate in the study will have the option to receive feedback and advice on ways to further improve the accessibility of their facility.

BlazeSports America and U.S. Paralympics are pleased to continue their 2009 Webinar Series with: Paralympic Swimming: Beijing to London

US Paralympic logo BlazeSports America and U.S. Paralympics are pleased to continue their 2009 Webinar Series on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 2:00 EST with a webinar entitled: Paralympic Swimming: Beijing to London

 

Accessibility Instruments Measuring Fitness and Recreation Environments Manuals: Project AIMFREE

AIMFREE manuals are a validated series of questionnaire measures that can be used by persons with mobility limitations and professionals (i.e., fitness and recreation center staff, and/or owners of fitness centers) to assess the accessibility of recreation and fitness facilities, including fitness centers and swimming pools.image of aimfree cover

Exercise Guidelines for Individuals with Neuromuscular Disabilities - CEPA Webinar

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Exercise Guidelines for Individuals with Neuromuscular Disabilities

Thursday, June 18, 2009
12:00-1:00 pm ET (9:00-10:00 am PT)

Inclusive 5K Walk, 2K Walk and Spin-a-thon

First Annual “Rock on the Green” 5K & 2K Walk and Spin-a-thon
Presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation
September 12, 2009 – San Francisco, CARock on the green image

Excellence in inclusion, accessibility, receptiveness, and/or responsiveness to children of ALL abilities nomination form

Please use this form to tell us about an organization, program or site that serves as an excellent model for inclusive play!

New Article Focuses on ADA Compliance and Efforts to Make Fitness Facilities More Inclusive!

The Law of Inclusion: ADA Compliance

By Amy Scanlin, MS

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