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2023 Move United Education Conference

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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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

Reserve a discounted room through the Move United room block:

Lodging

Move United has a discounted room block at the host venue, The Galt House Hotel.

Reservation Link

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.

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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.