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Project

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2009

Contact Information:

Mary Kay Rizzolo
[email protected]
312-413-8879

Project Description:

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is an online resource for research and practice information in the area of physical activity and health promotioin for persons with disabilities. The goal of NCPAD is to help reduce the incidence of secondary conditions and improve the overall quality of life for persons with disabilities through promotion of higher levels of physical activity and health lifestyles. Developed as a cooperative agreement between the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Division of Human Development and Disability at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NCPAD collects, organized and synthesizes information to inform consumers, guide practitioners, facilitate development of best practices, and foster future research.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Empowerment Zone, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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