Move United
Education Conference
Disability Inclusion in Sport
Transforming Intent to Action
May 15-17 2023 | Louisville, KY
About
The Move United Education Conference invites sport professionals, sport providers and athletes to come together for informative education & awareness sessions and hands-on skills-based learning workshops. The 2023 Move United Education Conference provides the tools, training, and conversations to make disability inclusion in sport a reality. This conference will incite action and challenge attendees to make an impact around inclusion, access & belonging.
Join your fellow professionals and emerging leaders in the in the sport and recreation industry who are currently creating or are looking to create opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Historically, attendees have represented a variety of affiliations including Move United member organizations, general sport organizations, city parks & recreation departments, National Governing Bodies, universities, schools, VA hospital staff, general hospital therapists, disability resource groups, and more.
This year’s theme, “Disability Inclusion in Sport: Transforming Intent to Action” invites sport providers, sport professionals, and athletes to come together over a mutual interest in elevating sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Discussion will center around affecting measurable change and creating longstanding impact in adaptive sports.
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Conference Agenda
View detailed conference agenda here.
Presenter Application
Interested in presenting at the Move United Education Conference? **Poster Session Applications remain open on a rolling basis!
Vendor Application
Interested in sharing your resources/equipment at the conference? Applications open through March 1st!
Move United Member Organization Scholarhsip Application
Limited scholarships available. Deadline to apply: February 17th, 2023
2024 Host Site Application
Interested in hosting the 2024 Move United Education Conference?
Event Details
Event Check-In
Location:
Galt House Hotel
East Tower – Second Floor, Hallway outside of Grand Ballroom A
Check-In Times:
• Sunday, May 14th 3pm-5:30pm
• Monday, May 15th 7:30am-7:30pm
• Tuesday, May 16th 7:30am-5pm
• Wednesday, May 17th 7:30am-1:00pm
Registration:
Rates prior to April 7th:
- General Registration: $500
- Student Registration: $350
- Move United Member Organization Registration: $300
- *This rate is for affiliates of Move United member organizations. If you are unsure whether your organization is part of the Move United membership network, please consult this webpage.
Rates after April 7th:
- General Registration: $575
- Student Registration: $425
- Move United Member Organization Registration: $375
Pre-Conference Workshops
Please note that refundable deposits will be required for pre-conference workshops. Deposits will be refunded pending attendance at workshop.
Deposits:
- 1/2 day: $10
- 1 day: $2o
- 2 day: $40
Venue
The Galt House Hotel
Address:
140 N Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-589-5200
Lodging
Move United has a discounted room block at the host venue, The Galt House Hotel.
Room Rate: $159 / night
Booking Deadline: April 14th, 2023
This program was funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
2023 Vendors
Bike-On
The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Equip Products, Inc.
Experiential Systems, Inc.
Girls on the Run International
GRIT
Lakeshore Foundation
Roll Mobility
TechSoup
USA Archery
Quality of Life Plus
Event FAQ
Where can I find conference schedule details?
We encourage all attendees to download the event app “Move United Events”. This app will give attendees full access to the event schedule and will aslo provide additional resources and networking opportunities. The conference schedule may also be found online here.
Who should attend?
This event is appropriate individuals of all experience levels working with individuals with disabilities in the sport space. Anyone wishing to acquire new skills, refresh their skills or investigate new topics and conversations are encouraged to attend. Additionally, students and others wishing to explore the field and network are welcome.
There will be sessions open to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Where can I view an example of last year's conference agenda?
The 2022 Move United Education Conference home page may be found here.
Is this event appropriate only for those working in the adaptive sports industry?
Not at all! The conference will have sessions for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
I have attended Move United Conferences in the past, should I come again?
Absolutely! While there are a few familiar faces among our team of presenters, all of the presentations and workshops will be new for the 2023 conference. Attending the conference each year will help you make progress on your professional development goals and expand your network.
Will CEUs be offered for these sessions?
Yes! Sessions pre-approved for NCTRC as well as BlazeSports CARSS continuing education credits will be noted in the Event App (“Move United Events”).
If I attend the conference, will I have to attend only one track?
While the tracks exist to guide attendees, attendees are able to attend any sessions they would like. Attendees absolutely may attend sessions throught the day(s) that are on varying tracks.
I am no longer able to attend the conference. Is it possible to receive a refund for my registration?
Yes, refunds will be available through April 8th. If you are seeking a refund, please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org.
Can I attend a pre-conference workshop without attending the entire conference?
Yes! If you anticipate registering for only a pre-conference workshop, please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org for instructions on how to register. You will be charged only the rate of the pre-conference workshop.
Will session materials (slide decks, handouts, etc.) be available prior to the session?
Yes, session materials will be uploaded to the event app as they are submitted by presenters. You may access the session materials by finding the session directly in the event app.
In The News
MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED MAY 10-14, 2021
For a second year in a row, Move United Education delivered its annual conference virtually. Reaching over 900+ professionals from over 500+ organizations, Move United expanded its conference in terms of scope and topics, organization resources and digital resources for attendees. Together, we covered pivotal conversations around equity and inclusion in the adaptive sport community.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE GOING VIRTUAL MAY 11-15
Move United’s Annual Leadership Conference was originally slated to be hosted with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs, CO, However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to move the event online in order to provide constituents an opportunity to partake in some of the training opportunities available. The conference will be comprised of 24 sessions delivered online the week of May 11-15, 2020.
MOVE UNITED’S ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE GOES VIRTUAL
Move United’s Annual Leadership Conference was originally slated to be an in-person event in Colorado Springs, CO in partnership with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization adapted to the new environment, moving the event online. A first for the organization, the online platform provides constituents new accessibility to training and education opportunities. The conference delivers more than 25 sessions over five days, May 11-15, 2020.