Title: 2-Day NRA Level 1 Rifle Coach School (Smallbore and Air) – Day 2 of 2
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Description: Level 1 Coaches must be at least age 18. Participants in this two-day school (must attend both days) of classroom instruction and practical exercises are taught how to coach beginning and intermediate shooters in smallbore rifle and air rifle. The course includes lessons on Safety and Risk Management, Rulebook Use and Etiquette, Coaching Ethics, Rifle Shooting Fundamentals, Coaching Methodology, Mental Training, Training Planning, and Building Successful Programs.
**Coaches working with, or planing to work with, veterans with a physical disability will have the course fees covered by the Veterans Affairs Training Grant. A $40 deposit will be required to hold your spot and will be refunded upon successful completion of the two-day course. If you do not work with or plan to work with Veterans with a physical disability, but are interested in attedending this training, please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org for registration instructions.
*Lunch Included
*Advance Sign-Up Required
Facilitator(s): Gregg Rice

Title: NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Description: Develops NRA Certified Range Safety Officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. Range Safety Officer candidates will learn roles and responsibilities of an RSO; Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); range inspection; range rules; range briefings; emergency procedures; and firearm stoppages and malfunctions. Each Range Safety Officer Candidate will receive an RSO Student Study Guide, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure, an NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and a Course Evaluation form.
**Coaches working with, or planing to work with, veterans with a physical disability will have the course fees covered by the Veterans Affairs Training Grant. A $20 deposit will be required to hold your spot and will be refunded upon successful completion of the two-day course. If you do not work with or plan to work with Veterans with a physical disability, but are interested in attedending this training, please reach out to Cayla Hammaker at chammaker@moveunitedsport.org for registration instructions.
*Lunch Included
*Advance Sign-Up Required
Facilitator(s): Gregg Rice

Title: USA Archery Instructor Level 1 Training
The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. To successfully complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification online course, including the online exam and register for and complete the “in-person” USA Archery Level 1 Instructor practical course to officially receive a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certificate of completion.

The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor will learn about range safety and setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans, and is well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of disciplines.
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description: 
*Lunch Included
*Advance Sign-Up Required
Facilitator(s): Dennis Walter

Title: Adventure for All: Creating an Inclusive & Successful Adventure
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Description:  The full day format of this workshop will provide participants with an overview of the challenge course experience and the foundations for creating an inclusive environment. This will be followed by and interactive exploration of equipment and techniques designed to best facilitate a successful climbing experience.
Learning Objective 1: Understand the importance of a universal mindset and an intentionally inviting environment in a climbing scenario.
Learning Objective 2: Understand the factors to consider in challenge course program development for all individuals
Learning Objective 3: Understand how best to challenge ableism in the climbing community.
*Lunch Included
*Advance Sign-Up Required
Facilitator(s): Carla Hacker, Trainer and Universal Accessibility Specialist at Experiential Systems, Inc. & Melanie Wills, Chief Operating Officer at Experiential Systems, Inc.
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Introduction to Para Dance Sport
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Description:  This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to IPC World Para Dance Sport and how to start an adapted dance program in your community. Participants will observe and participate in learning different ballroom dance styles either as a standing or seated partner. The course will be taught by and feature a performance by one of the top Para Dance couples in the US.
Learning Objective 1: To learn about the origins of Para Dance Sport and current opportunities
Learning Objective 2: Learn basic wheelchair dance styles and skills as either a standing or seated partner
Learning Objective 3: Learn ways to start an adapted dance program in your community
*Advance Sign-Up Required
Facilitator(s): Cheryl Angelleli, PLY, Co-founder of Dance Mobility and U.S. Para Dance Sport Athletes & Tamerlan Gadirov, Owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studio-West Bloomfield and
National Dance Director of Dance Mobility
Session Resource(s):

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Session Title: Risk Management Considerations in Adaptive Mountain Biking: An Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Description: 
Facilitator(s): Mike Reidiger

Warfighter Welcome Event
(Open to all Move United Warfighters)
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Welcome Reception – Organized by Sport Administration Program students at University of Louisville
(to include passed hors d’oeuvres)
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Morning Pick Me Up: Walk/Roll to Coffee at Blackbeard Espresso
Time: 7:15am – 8:00am

Vendor Hall Open
Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm

Welcome Session – Broken to Blessed with Liz Willis, Witchita Adaptive Sports
Time: 8:30am – 9:15am
Session Resource(s):

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Lunch – Provided by Move United
Time: 11:55am – 1:25pm

Poster Session Presentations
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Roundtable Discussions with Move United Member Services (Topics To-Be-Announced)
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm

Scholarship Recipient Networking Event (Open to all attendees who received a scholarship to attend the MU Education Conference)
Time: 5:45pm – 6:30pm

Downtown Conference Social organized by Sport Administration Program students at the University of Louisville
(to include passed hors d’oeuvres)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Title: Creating Equitable Physical Education Learning Experiences with Adaptive Sports
Time:9:35am – 10:35am
Description:  The inclusion of adaptive sports in physical education has the potential to create learning opportunities for children with and without disabilities. This presentation aims to share curricular entry points for including adaptive sports in the general physical education curriculum to ensure equitable learning experiences for students with physical disabilities. Additionally, strategies to recognize and enhance the potential for including adaptive sports to create positive outcomes for students with and without physical disabilities will be discussed. Finally, time will be made to address the negative implications of including adaptive sports in general physical education and strategies to resolve them.
Learning Objective 1: Identify curricular entry points for the inclusion of adaptive sports in physical education.
Learning Objective 2: Recognize and enhance the positive outcomes of including adaptive sports in the general physical education curriculum.
Learning Objective 3: Discuss the challenges of including adaptive sports in physical education that produces negative outcomes on attitudes towards adaptive athletes.
Facilitator(s): Dr. Dean Ravizza, Professor, Physical Education Teacher Education & Adapted Physical Education at Salisbury University
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Building Pathways from Participation to Performance: Developing the First National Down Syndrome Soccer/Futsal Team
Time: 10:55am – 11:55am
Description:  Joslynn Bigelow, BCBA and Peter McGahey, Ed.D. share their experience in developing and coaching accessible soccer/futsal programming for players of all abilities. Within their presentation, they will speak to the current landscape of soccer/futsal for players with disabilities in the United States, with a focus on opportunity and identifying barriers to access for players with Down syndrome. They will describe their contributions to the creation of the first National Down Syndrome Soccer/Futsal Team pathway through Down Syndrome Sports of America (DSSA), and how their work can be generalized across disability and sport categories.
Learning Objective 1: Explore approaches to developing quality accessible sport programming
Learning Objective 2: Identify existing opportunities to promote authentic experience and competition
Learning Objective 3: Describe solutions and barriers for access and inclusion in sport
Facilitator(s): Joslynn Bigelow, BCBA, Head Coach of Down Syndrome Sports of America (DSSA) & Dr. Peter McGahey, Ed. D, Assistant Coach of Down Syndrome Sports of America (DSSA) and Assistant Professor at West Virginia University

Title: Adaptive Sports Instruction for Neurodivergent Learners – The Ascendigo Way
Time: 1:25pm – 1:55pm
Description:  In this session: you will learn tips, tools, and evidence-based methods for teaching neurodivergent learners across many settings. We will unpack this framework through the lens of the Eight Guiding Principles of the Ascendigo Way. This is a multidisciplinary approach rooted in Behavioral Science and Therapeutic Recreation. This methodology was born on the mountains and rivers of Aspen, Colorado; but it’s equally applicable in any and all environments, this includes the home and classroom. It is designed for learners on the autism spectrum, but is equally effective with all learners, neurodivergent, or otherwise.
Learning Objective 1: Creating a framework for how to teach sports to neurodivergent learners
Learning Objective 2: Adding a couple tools to your existing toolkit
Learning Objective 3: Better understanding the science of behavior and how it applies to adaptive sports instruction
Facilitator(s): Mathew McCabe, Director of Curriculum and Lead Training at Ascendigo
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Adaptive Sports Curricula for Schools
Time: 4:05pm – 5:35pm
Description: 
This session will provide the tools and resources for educators to include students with and without disabilities in their PE classrooms. Move United and the University of Michigan – Adaptive Sports & Fitness will collaboratively present the curriclua and supplemental resources that they have each developed to support the inclusion of all students. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to modify their classroom plans to make inclusion a reality for their students. NCTRC & BlazeSports CE Pre-Approved.
Learning Objective 1: Increased awareness and knowledge about the importance of having adaptive sports in the general physical education curriculum
Learning Objective 2: How to create and structure professional development and experiential learning in adaptive sport that addresses implicit and explicit ableism
Learning Objective 3: Capacity building: How to effectively identify, establish, build, and expand partnership networks to deliver programming and reach new audiences.
Facilitator(s): Move United and University of Michigan Adaptive Sports & Fitness
Session Resource(s):

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Title: From the Ground Up – Key Considerations for Building an Adaptive Mountain Biking Program
Time: 9:35am – 10:35am
Description:  This session will offer information foundational to building an adaptive mountain biking program. You will walk away with an understanding of key processes that will need to be in place in order to build your program. Focus areas will be equipment, training & education, trail access, community partnerships, and more. This session will be geared towards individuals and programs with an interest in offering adaptive mountain biking to their communities. The content will be geared towards those with little exposure to adaptive mountain biking.
Facilitator(s): Mike Reidiger, CEO Kootenay Adaptive Sport Organization & Adaptive Instructor Trainer for BICP
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Setting a solid foundation: Established organizations reflections for new programs
Time:10:55am – 11:55am
Description:  It is challenging to start a new adaptive sports program, and takes resources to travel to see what others have done. This session is hosted locally by individuals starting a new program and zooms with organizations across the United States to discuss methodology as they started and grew their program. It sets the stage for anyone collaborating and wanting to learn from others’ experiences.
Learning Objective 1: Discuss “the why” for programs across the United States and connect it to new programs developing
Learning Objective 2: Integrate lessons from established programs and discuss applications to new programs
Learning Objective 3: Identify resources and opportunities that are available for growing programs
Facilitator(s): Katie Lucas, Postdoctoral Associate at University of Louisville & Physical Therapist at UofL Health

Title: Praise Be to Trail Angels” – Adaptive Sports Partners’ DEI Journey: From Education to Evolution
Time: 1:25pm – 2:25pm
Description: Adaptive Sports Partners has been around for 14 years, established by a committed and passionate group of founders. As the organization evolves, our staff has made a commitment to include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the forefront of our decision making surrounding programs, events, development, and marketing. This required us to evolve into a growth mindset as an organization. Through this process we experienced a lot of pushback, fear, and uncertainty. However, with the help of education, and commitment from staff, we have come out the other end, with an organization we are so proud of, representative of our community and growth.

We are going to share the hurdles we experienced through the process and provide a lot of advice and takeaways, applicable to many organizations. We are excited to share how we turned our intent into action and look forward to inciting action amongst our attendees. We will be encouraging everyone to take those first steps toward inclusion.
Learning Objective 1: Identify concrete steps an organization can take to begin their DEI evolution
Learning Objective 2: Develop skills to communicate change, especially to those resistant to change within the organization
Learning Objective 3: Understand the importance of education in the DEI evolution process.
Facilitator(s): Kelly Starr, Executive Director at Adaptive Sports Partners
Session Resource(s):

• Slides

Title: Increase impact through partnering with Orthotic and Prosthetic Partners in the local community
Time: 4:05pm – 5:05pm
Description: 
Learning Objective 1: Discuss barriers participants experience in regards to engaging in adaptive programs
Learning Objective 2: Discuss methods to remove or reduce these barriers
Learning Objective 3: Focus on the benefits for participant and program by partnering with O and P companies in the local area
Facilitator(s): Wendy Remington, Clinical Specialist in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Hanger Clinic & Matthew Brewer, Elite Adaptive Athlete
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Lakeshore Adapted Sports Science and High Performance Lab – Introducing a New Era for Athletes with a Disability
Time: 9:35am – 10:05am
Description:  Lakeshore Foundation is opening a cutting-edge human performance lab to empower adapted athletes to perform at the highest level of sport. This initiative is designed for optimal uptake and implementation of the leading sports science research. Come here about the goals and initiatives of this new program set to open summer of 2023 and find out how you and your athletes can be involved. We will provide opportunities for participants to give feedback on what they would like to see the high performance lab offer to their athletes.
Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn about the new exciting opportunities that will be offered through the human performance lab.
Learning Objective 2: Participants will understand the role the lab will play in current and emerging athlete performance.
Facilitator(s): Kelly Bonner, Director of Training & Operation at Lakeshore Foundation & Brandon Kane, Associate Director LASSI at Lakeshore Foundation

Title: Engaging the Innovators of the Future: Connecting Engineering Students with Veterans to Increase Adaptive Sports Access
Time:11:15am – 11:45
Description:  Learn about the work Quality of Life Plus does to connect veterans with disabilities with college engineering students to create adaptive technology. A key to driving innovation in the adaptive sports world is engaging those with the skills to create new technology. By connecting engineering students and veterans, students can begin to understand the impact their skills have, and veterans receive technology to increase their access to adaptive sports. This session will focus on projects QL+ has worked on for adaptive sports programs, nonprofits, and individuals and will offer tips and advice for those interested in developing similar partnerships.
Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn about how universities, QL+, and veterans collaborate to create adaptive technology.
Learning Objective 2: Participants will learn about specific projects that expand recreational and sports opportunities for veterans with disabilities.
Learning Objective 3: Participants will learn tips and advice for developing similar partnerships and collaboration.
Facilitator(s): Kristie Yelinek, Program Manager at Quality of Life Plus & Jody Kakacek, Ph.D., MNPM, Program Director at Quality of Life Plus
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Adaptive Fitness – We All Get Fit & Stay Fit Together
Time: 1:25pm – 2:25pm
Description: For most people going to a gym for the first time sets off all kinds of anxious thoughts. Imagine what it’s like if you’re missing a limb, use a wheelchair, or have neurological issues. Many people with impairments choose not even to try fitness. We share what we’ve learned from thousands of adaptive athletes and what we’ve seen traveling the country doing adaptive fitness competitions. Join us for a demonstration and some hands-on movements with adaptive equipment we have developed.
Learning Objective 1: It’s More Than Ramps and Doors
Learning Objective 2: Designing For Independence
Learning Objective 3: Same Stimulus – Multiple Impairments
Facilitator(s): Mark Harris & Dana Askew-Harris, Co-Founders of Equip Products, Inc.
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Living Life Off Pavement – Adaptive Equipment for Trail Exploration
Time: 4:05pm – 5:05pm
Description: 
Learning Objective 1: Attendees will learn a minimum of 3 different adaptive trail equipment types.
Learning Objective 2: Attendees will learn the rights under the ADA for trail access.
Learning Objective 3: Attendees will learn possible funding sources to purchase adaptive equipment.
Facilitator(s): Tish Scolnik, CEO of GRIT & April Wolfe, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department
Session Resource(s):

• Slides

Member Huddle coffee chat
Time: 8:00am – 8:45am
Description:
This session is hosted by the Move United Member Services department and is intended for all Move United Member Organization representatives. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you meet with Move United staff members, and other representatives from Move United member organizations. This is a casual event intended to build and foster the Move United Member Network.

Prospective members are welcome to attend if you are interested in learning more about joining Move United as a member organization.

Panel: Identifying & Addressing Gaps in Inclusive Engagement for Adaptive Sports
Time: 10:55am – 11:55am

Lunch Provided by Move United
Time: 11:55am – 1:25pm

Closing Keynote with Nicolai Calabria – Disability Inclusion & Rewriting the Inspiration Narrative
Time: 4:55pm – 5:25pm
Session Resource(s):

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Title: What is Disability Justice and Why is it Needed in Adaptive Sports?
Time: 9:05am – 10:35am
Description:  The term “disability justice” is often used interchangeably with terms such as “disability rights” and “disability inclusion.” Yet it is important to recognize that “disability justice” refers to a very specific way of thinking about disability.

While the Disability Rights Movement was a radical move forward toward equity, inclusion, and justice for disabled people, it also made many people living at the intersections of oppression feel invisible. A disability justice approach goes a step further by centering the priorities of the most historically excluded groups of disabled people. Exploring the 10 principles of Disability Justice, activists, advocates, and accomplices will begin to understand more clearly how able-bodied supremacy has been formed in relation to other systems of domination and exploitation. The histories of white supremacy and ableism are inextricably entwined, both formed in colonial conquest and capitalist domination. One cannot look at the history of the US without seeing the way that white supremacy leverages ableism to create a subjugated “other”. This understanding helps us to really understand how a single-issue civil rights framework is not enough to comprehend the full extent of ableism and how it operates in society. We simply cannot comprehend ableism without seeing its connection to heteropatriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism, and capitalism. Each system benefits from the subjugated “other.”

Come join us as we explore the history and evolution of the movement, examine some of the principles of the framework, and discuss why the single-issue ableism framework may not be enough.
Learning Objective 1: Become familiar with the history and evolution of the Disability Justice Movement
Learning Objective 2: Explore and discuss the 10 principles of Disability Justice
Learning Objective 3: Define Disability Justice and recognize why a single-issue ableism framework may not be enough
Facilitator(s): Dayne Law, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair of Team River Runner & Kari Miller-Ortiz, Director of People and Culture at Move United

Title: America’s Para-Dise
Time: 1:25pm – 1:55pm
Description:  While every US territory is different, many of the issues experienced in the US Virgin Islands are similar throughout the territories and smaller communities. This session will give the audience a view of how we’re bringing adaptive sports to the Virgin Islands and will be an opportunity to discuss other ways to give access to smaller communities.
Learning Objective 1: History of the Virgin Islands and disability.
Learning Objective 2: Issues faced with addressing accessibility in a smaller, logistically and resource constrained community.
Learning Objective 3: Future of adaptive sports in the US Virgin Islands.
Facilitator(s): Andrew Hairston, Founder of Salvage Life

Title: Building Inclusive Campus Intramural Sports and Recreation Programs
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Description: During the 2021-2022 school year, Timotheus “T.J.” Gordon Jr. was a Dinah F. Cohen DREAM Fellow with the National Disability Mentoring Coalition. During his time with the program, he created a new guidebook on how campus intramural sports and recreation programs could attract and include students, staff, and faculty with disabilities.

In this capstone presentation, TJ explains his research and key recommendations for recreation programs. He also talks about how his experience and love for sports, along with his insights on sports and disability, led him to create this guidebook in the first place.
Learning Objective 1: Attendees will identify implementations and examples of creating an inclusive, campus sports and recreation that will attract more students, staff, and faculty with disabilities
Learning Objective 2: Attendees will assess the resources that their campus sports and recreation programs have now and will need in building a more inclusive campus sports and recreation program
Learning Objective 3: Attendees will discover the importance of inclusion and accessibility of campus sports and recreation programs from the perspective of students, staff, and faculty with disabilities
Facilitator(s): Timotherus Gordon Jr., Institute on Disability and Human Development at UIC (University of Illinois Chicago)
Session Resource(s):

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Title: How Adaptive Sports Spark Inner Transformation
Time: 4:05pm – 4:35pm
Description: This session will present a case study on how participating in adaptive sports improves quality of life for individuals with disabilities across
major areas. There will be a firsthand presentation on the growth and expansion of adaptive mountain biking for both disabled men and women and it’s impact on life. Furthermore, how hurdles like costs are being addressed. There will also be discussion around language – Namely the idea of how to transcend disability and cultivate an adaptive mindset. This will lead into Adaptive Empowerment that is brought about through the participation in adaptive sports, meaningful connection to community and how confronting disability ultimately leads to inner transformation.
Learning Objective 1: The value of adaptive sports in improving quality of life in people with disabilities
Learning Objective 2: The blending of gender norms in adaptive mountain biking and awareness of cost cutting initiatives
Learning Objective 3: The value of Adaptive Empowerment and how this leads to inner transformation
Facilitator(s): Phil Hashem, High Country Adaptive Sports
Session Resources:

• Slides

Title: Hospitals Aren’t Just for Sick Kids: A Framework For Building a Community-based Wellness Program Through A Hospital
Time: 9:05am – 10:05 am
Description:  The Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy at Cincinnati Children’s has worked to develop be.well, a community-based wellness service line for children with chronic or complex medical needs. The be.well service line is intended to generate opportunities for sport and recreation, regardless of ability. All be.well programs are guided by physical and occupational therapists, administered by local community partners, and supported by philanthropic agencies. All programming is free to participants. be.well programs include both single event “try it” and multi-week series. Try-it days are one-off events with community programs in hopes to spark initial interest with examples including wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, snow skiing and rock climbing. Examples of multi-week series include running, yoga, dance and gardening.

The presentation will outline the framework for the development of this program. We will discuss our history in growth from 1 patient in 2014 to providing over 700 unique experiences in 2022, explaining the operations and outcome data along the way. We aim to encourage hospital systems to play a more prominent role in connecting their patients to the community and to provide a framework as to how to initiate the process. Additionally, we aim to encourage current athletes, parents, coaches and community groups offering programming for inclusive sports to connect with local hospital systems to involve them in the development and recruitment of programing.
Learning Objective 1: Reflect on current organizational practices, including the role of health promotion for individuals with disabilities by healthcare providers
Learning Objective 2: Recognize the value of a medical center as an advocate for disability inclusion in sport
Learning Objective 3: Articulate strategies to deliver community based wellness with support from health care providers
Facilitator(s): Daniel Meyer, PT, DPT ; Co-lead of Cincinnati Children’s be.well Program & Jennifer Angeli, PT, PhD; Co-lead of Cincinnati Children’s be.well Program

Title: More than “Just Sports” – Promoting & Measuring Health & Wellness Impacts through Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Time: 9:05am – 10:35 am
Description:  Adaptive sports participation offers immense benefits beyond access to exercise and physical activity. Evidence shows that individuals with disabilities who participate in these sports are happier, healthier, and more independent. In this session, we’ll skim highlights of existing evidence before pivoting to discuss how to use this evidence to forge healthcare, state, and community partnerships to help fund programs and enhance reach to serve more individuals with disabilities in our communities. We’ll also review assessment tools and strategies to track improvements and discuss ideas for adding supplemental wellness programs and resources for athletes at all levels.
Learning Objective 1: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to apply key takeaways from the evidence to describe how their program improves the overall health and wellness of individuals with disabilities in their community.
Learning Objective 2: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will recognize at least one strategy their program is already using that promotes or measures health and wellness and one new strategy they want to try.
Learning Objective 3: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will have at least one idea of a new strategic partner they can reach out to in their community to help grow and/or fund their program.
Facilitator(s): Caitlyn Berry, OTR/L, Health & Wellness Outcomes Manager at Sportable & Erica Wilson, Duke University, OT Student
Session Rources:

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Title: Reaching Your Ideal Participants: Marketing for Organizations with Little to No Marketing Resources
Time:1:25pm – 2:25pm
Description:  This workshop will help adaptive sports programs (and traditional sports programs with adaptive components) better utilize their limited bandwidth to reach more potential participants and engage their supporters. The topics are curated to facilitate program admins that do not have dedicated marketing professionals or are interested in learning more about marketing basics to better communicate with their marketing team.

This workshop will provide program admins with a series of simple, actionable first steps to accelerate their organic marketing efforts, as well as provide a few channels to explore should they decide they have resources to allocate towards marketing efforts. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the building blocks of all channels besides email and events, with the ability to evaluate whether one or more of these strategies would be worth adding to their marketing mix.
Learning Objective 1: Messaging and Communications: Address the low-hanging fruit of what you say and how you say it
Learning Objective 2:Advertising & SEO: Low- and No-Cost Ways to Broaden Your Reach
Learning Objective 3: Outreach: How to Spread Your Message Far and Wide as Cheaply as Possible
Facilitator(s): Bruce Downes, Senior Director of Marketing & Digital Programs at the Kelly Brush Foundation & Matt Tilford, Kelly Brush Foundation, Community Engagement Manager
Session Resource(s):

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Title: Partnering Produces Programs
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Description:  Come learn about the new opportunities that present themselves through partnerships! During this presentation we will discuss the best practices of partnerships, analyze existing partnerships within attendee’s organizations, and brainstorm how to create better and more sustainable partnerships. We will also highlight a current partnership for a wheelchair tennis program and how it came to be successful.
Learning Objective 1: Attendees will learn and understand how to create a successful tennis program through partnerships.
Learning Objective 2: Attendees will demonstrate their knowledge about their current partnerships and how it effects their organization.
Learning Objective 3: Attendees will brainstorm with each other about how they could engage new partnerships within their communities.
Facilitator(s): Hannah Bowman, Director of Adaptive Sports Iowa & John Terpkosh, Tennis Service Representative at USTA

Title: India’s Wheelchair Tennis Story: Beyond The Courts and Competitions
Time: 4:05pm – 4:35pm
Description: Since 2016, development of wheelchair tennis in India has been led by a South Indian non-governmental organization called the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour (IWTT). IWTT has since established sustainable pathways for Indians with physical disabilities to enter the global wheelchair tennis scene. The purpose of this session is to unpack to the audience, the efforts that went into making wheelchair tennis accessible to the Indian population while staying on course with the global sport governance expectations. Based on the Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, this session details the extra work that is required to introduce new adapted sports into India.
Learning Objective 1: Understand the nuances of developing a new adapted sports in the Global South
Learning Objective 2: Analyze evolving sport ecosystems beyond the international competition pathways
Learning Objective 3: Develop evaluation skills to assess internationally designed programs for global relevance
Facilitator(s): Dr.SriPadmini Chennapragada, Founder Director of Adapted Sports Foundation India

Title: Fundamentals of Strength Training for The Seated Athlete
Time: 9:05am – 10:35am
Description:  This workshop is designed to teach students fundamental aspects of working with seated clients and athletes with physical disabilities in fitness and sports settings. The workshop will contain both educational lecture style teaching, as well as hands on practical learning, where students will be able to immediately apply the information. Seated athletes are commonly placed in settings where their needs are not fully understood and injury risk increases. Understanding the basic needs and goals of this population will provide a pathway to higher rates of intervention success and self efficacy.
Learning Objective 1: Understand the variation within the seated population including physical, physiological, and communication considerations.
Learning Objective 2: Gain an effective working knowledge of the adaptive equipment used in daily, fitness, and elite sport settings.
Learning Objective 3: Practice mobility, activation, and strengthening exercises most beneficial to seated athletes.
Facilitator(s):Alfonso Munoz-Bond, Interim Director at Sandiego State University and Owner of AJ True Strength
Session Resource(s):

• Flyer – Foundations of Exercise for Wheelchair Athletes
• Flyer – Anatomy of the Wheelchair
• Slides
• IPP Flowsheet

Title: What’s S.A.M. Got to Do With It? Skating Accommodation Memorandum for figure skaters with disabilities
Time: 1:25pm – 2:25pms
Description:  Adaptive skating programming in the United States will be addressed. Content will include background information about United States Figure Skating, current adaptive skating opportunities, future inclusive practices and programs being developed, and practical discussion on building adaptive sports programs while acknowledging inclusive practices and common constraints and barriers. Specifically the Skating Accommodation Memorandum (S.A.M.) process, which has now been in effect for 2 years, will be discussed with regard to the process, implementation, interpretation from various members within the organization, and the experienced outcomes.
Learning Objective 1: Participants will learn about and understand the background and current status of the United States Figure Skating Adaptive Skating programming
Learning Objective 2: Participants will learn about new and innovative practices to apply individual accommodations/modifications for athletes
Learning Objective 3: Participants will be able to apply adaptive sports program building concepts to other adaptive sports
Facilitator(s): Coutney, Adaptive Skating National Vice Chair at U.S. Figure Skating & Inclusion Coordinator at Northwest Special Recreation Association
Feske
Session Resource(s):

• Info Flyer 

Title: Archery: A Sport for Anyone and Everyone
Time: 1:25pm – 1:55pm
Description:  Archery is a sport for everyone. The conference theme of having a mutual interest in elevating sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities directly aligns with USA Archery’s mission and program opportunities. This presentation will demonstrate that archery is adaptive, inclusive, and focuses on community. We will educate individuals on programs that are available from grassroots to gold medals, as well as explain how to get involved to turn education into action.
Learning Objective 1: Understanding who USA Archery is, and how we can assist participants and program managers in getting involved with archery.
Learning Objective 2: Understanding the different program options USA Archery has available at both the grassroots and high-performance levels.
Learning Objective 3: Providing actionable next steps to promote participation for athletes and program managers.
Facilitator(s): Brad Fiala, Event Development Manager at USA Archery

Title: Boccia for ALL: Recreational to Elite Athlete
Time:2:45pm – 3:45pm
Description: 
Facilitator(s):Kathy Brinker & Jeremy Finton
Session Resource(s):

• Slides

Cancelled – Title: Getting to the Next Level as an Athlete with a Disability-
Time: 4:05pm – 4:35pm
Description: Antoine Craig shares his story on how he started his mental performance journey. In this session, Antoine will teach the challenges, benefits, and resources needed to assist with getting individuals with disabilities to the next level.
Learning Objective 1: Learn the benefits of sport participation on the life of individuals with disabilities
Learning Objective 2: Learn the importance of how mental fitness impacts the life of an individual with a disability
Learning Objective 3: Learn the resources needed to support an individual in there athletic journey
Facilitator(s): Antoine Craig, LPC-R, Legendary U Mental Performance Coach and US National Blind Soccer Team