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 unified effort to increase access to and participation in physical activity for youth, adults and seniors with physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities. |
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September 2, 2010 World Sport Chicago is excited to announce the second year of the World Sport Chicago Scholarship. Up to 56 Chicago high school student-athletes will receive Kaplan ACT tutoring, Chicago Scholars mentoring and the opportunity to receive one of 16 renewable college scholarships worth up to $10,000 annually ($40,000 total), supported by the MacArthur Foundation. Last year the 56 WSC Scholars represented 15 Olympic sports, 27 Chicago high schools and Chicago’s North, West and South sides. This year, we hope to have Paralympic sports represented, but need your help to spread the word! Eligible students are: |
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September 2, 2010 Grant Sponsor: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Purpose: MS Brighter Tomorrow Grants to provide individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with goods or services (valued at up to $1,000) designed to improve their quality of life by enhancing their safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, and/or well-being. Recipients of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications. Eligibility: To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent resident of the United States. In addition, they must not have any other means of fulfilling the need they express. Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a brief essay of one hundred words or less to describe how the grant would help them have "a brighter tomorrow." If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, fill out their online application or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail or by E-mail at: support@msfocus.org. For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call the program services department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact them by email. |
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On Monday afternoon, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, President Obama announced the U.S. Department of Justice has issued final regulations revising Title II and III, including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. These regulations will be published in the Federal Register. |
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Plaza Fitness' mission is to provide participants with the highest quality health and fitness experience possible. They offer a welcoming and inclusive environment, an individualized and functional training emphasis, and a professional team committed to education, relational service, and, ultimately, member satisfaction. Plaza fitness uses exercise guidance, motivation and support to assist clients with lifestyle transformations that lead to healthier outcomes. Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza is a specialized personal training center. Your journey begins with a wellness consultation where they identify your goals and review your current lifestyle. Following the wellness consultation, individual needs are assessed through lab work, movement screens, and other wellness assessments.
By focusing on each individual's wellness needs, a comprehensive wellness strategy is established that becomes the foundation for individual transformation. Contact: James House Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza 1475 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 Telephone: 5184822266 Email: jamesthetrainer@aol.com Website: www.PlazaFitness.net
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The goal of Pulse Fitness Systems Inc. is to provide innovative and inclusive exercise systems that are safe, durable, and simple to use for a wide range of users. Pulse Fitness Systems manufactures a full range of strength training equipment. In addition to the standard lines of selectorized and free-weight equipment they also manufacture the ACCESS line of integrated wheelchair accessible equipment and the LIVING ACTIVE line designed for persons with limited mobility and flexibility. Pulse Fitness Systems has been producing integrated wheelchair accessible strength training equipment for over 25 years. They have also developed a new line that is used in a standing position and is ideal for beginners, seniors, overweight, and others with restricted mobility.
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IndependenceFirst is a non-profit Independent Living Center (ILC) directed and controlled by people with disabilities, primarily serving the four county metropolitan Milwaukee area. Their mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities through education, advocacy, independent living services and colation building. Over half of their staff, management and Board have disabilities themselves. They have an active wellness program and recently received a Silver Well Workplace Award. Advocacy - promoting barrier removal and inclusion throughout the community and workplaces including transportation, ADA access, employment access, transportation access and access to long term care options in the community. Services - over 20 services including but not limited to: wheelchair sports or adaptive recreation, assistive technology, employment and benefits services, IL skills training 1:1 and group, prevention and education around violence against people with disabilities, youth leadership training and skill building, personal assistance services and more. Other areas of expertise include: Assistive technology, accessibility consultation, violence against people with disabilities, nursing home transition, community-based long term care options, employment and benefits consultation and wheelchair sports or adaptive recreation. |
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