May 9-11 2022 | Colorado Springs, CO
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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. With the success of our Virtual Move United Education Conferences, reaching over 2,000 people, we are excited to bring our attendees back together, at an in-person networking opportunity.
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, non-governing bodies, VA hospital staff, general hospital therapists, disability resource groups, and more.
The 2022 Move United Education Conference provides the tools and training to address stigma and stereotypes specific to disability sport. We know that sport has the power to instill change. Incite action and make an impact around inclusion, access and belonging.
Check out the full schedule of thought provoking session topics which address accessibility systems, adaptive equipment and technology, inclusive organizational infrastructure and social constructs to challenge ableistic culture.
Apply to be a host partner for the 2023 Move United Education Conference. Deadline to apply: June 30, 2022
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Rates prior to April 8th
Rates after April 8th:
Rates prior to April 8th:
Rates after April 8th:
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs
Address: 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: (719) 576-8900
Move United has a discounted room block at the host venue, the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs
Reserve today to gaurantee a room!
Room Rate: $159 / night
Booking Deadline: April 24, 2022
Interested in presenting at the Move United Education Conference?
Interested in sharing your resources/equipment at the conference?
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.
Not at all! The conference will have sessions for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Absolutely! While there are a few familiar faces among our team of presenters, all of the presentations and workshops will be new for the 2022 conference. Attending the conference each year will help you make progress on your professional development goals and expand your network.
Yes! Sessions pre-approved for NCTRC as well as BlazeSports CARSS continuing education credits will be noted in the curriculum.
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.
Yes, refunds will be available through April 8th. If you are seeking a refund, please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org.
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Move United requires that all attendees be compliant with the Center for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) definition of fully vaccinated. The CDC states that an individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after either their second dose of Pfizer-BioNtech/Moderna or their initial dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen.
Attendees will be responsible for the majority of their meals. There is a restaurant in the hotel, in addition to a Starbucks. There is additionally a Target across the parking lot from the DoubleTree. Please note that complimentary breakfast is not provided by the DoubleTree. Breakfast is available, however, for a fee.
Move United will provide food at the following occasions:
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.
Please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org if you know somebody that is interested in attending only the opening reception. Cayla will provide registration instructions. The guest will be charged $25 to help cover the expense of food & meeting space costs.
If attending a pre-conference workshop, please plan to arrive in time for the start of your workshop. Aside from the pre-conference workshops, the first conference event will be the Opening Reception the evening of Monday, May 9th 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Registration and Event Check-In will also be available at the DoubleTree on Monday, May 9th. Conference sessions will then run from 9am – 5:30pm on both Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11th.
An event check-in table will be set up in the DoubleTree’s meeting space at the following times:
Sunday, May 8th 2pm – 5pm
Monday, May 9th 8am – 5pm
Tuesday, May 10th 7:30am – 5pm
Wednesday, May 11th 7:30am – 1:00pm
Please note that you must be checked in to the conference in order to partipate in any conference related events. Remember to bring either a physical or electronic copy of your vaccination card to event check-in. Please note that masks are strongly encouraged for this event.
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.
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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.
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 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.