NCHPAD

Discover resources, programs and tools that make healthy living more accessible for people with mobility limitations. You can also connect with our team to answer questions or find resources near you! Link: nchpad.org #Disability #Accessibility #HealthAndWellness

Proud to be part of the Moving Forward Birmingham Parkinson’s Conference 2026! Focused on education, support, and empowerment, the event shared practical strategies and built meaningful connections to improve quality of life. Shoutout to Stephanie Ward for representing NCHPAD!

#AdaptiveGardening #Garden #Spring #Wellness #NCHPAD

Discover the Adaptive Gardening Series from NCHPAD! Featuring Patty Ericson-Taylor’s story and adaptive gardening techniques. Learn how gardening boosts activity, reduces stress, and connects you with nature, plus tips for year-round growing. nchpad.org/news-updates/a…

The episode is available in the link above (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms. #CoffeeClub #Podcast #NCHPAD

Episode 22 of our podcast is now available! In this episode we talk with Stephanie Ward, Program Coordinator for the NCHPAD Coffee Club. We discuss the history, goals, and what to expect in each session! nchpad.org/resources/podc…

(2/2) honored with the Citation of Excellence from the Academy. Get the full recap of the event here: nchpad.org/resources/nchp… #PhysicalLiteracy #NCHPAD #NAHPL26

(1/2) The NCHPAD team just wrapped an incredible week at the 2026 NAHPL National Summit! Not only did our team present on Adapted Health Literacy, but our very own Content and Inquiry Manager, Alex Martinez, received the NAHPL Physical Literacy Advocate Award! NCHPAD was also...

Have you been watching the Paralympic Winter Games and feel inspired to up your fitness game? @NCHPAD offers some great online adapted exercise videos to get you started. youtube.com/watch?v=Dtybib…

(2/2) and how other universities can strengthen accessibility and better support students with disabilities. The episode is available in the link above (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms. #Accessibility #DisabilitySupport #ADA

(1/2) Episode 21 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we chat with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She shares the impactful work happening at UAB... nchpad.org/resources/podc…

(2/2) The workshops included an interactive experience where participants played adaptive games and reviewed equipment designed to make physical activity accessible and fun for all students.

(1/2) Our team recently helped lead professional development sessions at Mountain Brook High School and Trussville High School in Alabama, focusing on inclusive physical education. Educators learned about strategies, STEM in the gym, and resources to support diverse learners.

(2/2) explore 11 key wellness domains while receiving guidance to work toward their personal health goals and build sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes. Learn more and sign up in the link! #Wellness #HealthyLifestyle #NCHPAD #MENTOR #HealthAndWellness

(1/2) Have you participated in MENTOR? MENTOR (Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition to Optimize Resilience) through NCHPAD Connect is a free 8-week online program designed specifically for people with mobility limitations. Participants... nchpad.org/nchpad-connect…

(2/2) Alex Martinez and Bob Lujano have served as project consultants. Learn more about the project and their progress here: abc3340.com/news/local/ala…

(1/2) Four Hoover High School students in Alabama, known as Team Lift-Off, were named semifinalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition for designing a voice-activated transfer lift that supports independence for people with mobility limitations. NCHPAD’s...

(2/2) our friends at UAB Arts in Medicine, the show will feature individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators. Event details and registration (required) can be found in the link below: nchpad.org/events/every-b…

(1/2) NCHPAD is excited to announce our fourth annual art event! "Every Body Blooms: A Disability-Centered Fashion Experience" is a fashion show designed to celebrate self-expression, individuality, and creativity among people with disabilities. Presented with...

Meet NCHPAD’s newest (and smallest) team member, Arlie! Arlie recently visited the health fair at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Arlie is a service dog in training, and his handler, Dr. Meghan Mills, led a discussion about service dogs and their training process!

(2/2) Learn more about the responsibilities of this role in the link below or by emailing Technicalstandards@resna.org and stephanie@beneficialdesigns.com.

The RESNA Standards Committee on Inclusive Fitness is looking for new committee members with various areas of expertise in the field of exercise. These include PE teachers, individuals with disabilities, policy makers, researchers and more. (1/2)... resna.org/AT-Standards/I…