Only a WEEK to go until #LABS2023 - where adapted sports advocates and allies convene to advance the movement! 2 days, 8 sessions, 28 speakers and countless connections - if you haven't registered, you are missing out! Register at adaptedsportlabs.com!

Adapted Sport #LABS2023 is THIS WEEK! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the conversations that are changing the narrative and the trajectory of the adapted sports movement. JOIN US - REGISTER TODAY at adaptedsportlabs.com!

JOIN ME! At Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (#LABS2023), a 2-day virtual conference on Oct. 11 & 12 where adapted sport advocates & allies convene to advance the movement. Register at: adaptedsportlabs.com

Kicking off #LABS2023 this morning with Paralympian Ahkeel Whitehead and LA28 Community Relations Mgr Corine Taylor talking about "Creating an Inclusive 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games." This is the FIRST time LA28 is connecting directly with the #adaptedsport community!

Welcome all #LABS2023 attendees! So excited to get the 4th Annual Adapted Sport LABS started this morning. Who out there is joining us today?

Ahkeel Whitehead - Mindset for #LA28 Games: 1. Disability matters to everyone 2. 1 Team, 2 Games 3. Co-creation #LABS2023

Moving into our second session of the day, "Disability Advocacy Through Sport Policy & Legislation" with Sam Miller from American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Dr. O (Feranmi Okanlami, MD MS) David Ortiz Angela Montgomery and Mike Mushett CEO Turnstone Center #LABS2023

Next up "NCAA Student-Athletes Elevate the Conversation for Equal Opportunities Within Collegiate Sport" with Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique stephwheeler10.bsky.social Amanda Kraus and Maryyycooper #LABS2023 #adaptedsport

Heading into our last session of #LABS2023 Day 1 - "Connecting the Dots for Athletes with Disabilities: The Relationship Between Mental Performance, Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition in the High-Performance Unit" w/Lakeshore Foundation and Jamie Shapiro from University of Denver

Thank you to all our outstanding speakers and moderators and for all who joined us for Day 1 of #LABS2023! We are back for four more sessions tomorrow. Learn more at adaptedsportlabs.com!

Getting ready to kick off Day 2 of #LABS2023 with another full slate of sessions focused on #adaptedsport and the adapted sport movement!

Starting our first session of #LABS2023 Day 2 - "Diversifying the Movement's Investment Strategies - Philanthropic Giving and Corporate Sponsors" with Rena Shown of Turnstone Center, Ashley Thomas, Karima Green of CSM and Matt Dutton of Wasserman

Kicking off the next session of #LABS2023 - "Sport Tourism - Creating Inclusive Sport Facilities and Events" with Mary C. Hodge, Danny Bonifas of Richmond, VA Tourism, maria besta and Nalyak Ladka

Announced at #LABS2023 - New Industry Study: Economic Impact of Adapted Sport Events Reaches Nearly $140 Million in the United States #adaptedsport #disability #DEI #inclusion Stitch Mktg Research Huddle Up Group

Heading into our third session of the day - "Disability and Sport Media: Beyond the Inspirational Tropes" with Lori Frisher of Ready or Not Media #LABS2023

Heading into our last session of Day 2 for #LABS2023 - "Planning for the Future of the Movement and Preparing Representative Leadership" with our stellar panelists Ryan Martin, Tina Winner, Michael Cottingham, Anna Johannes and Brian Gearity #adaptedsport

A big THANK YOU to all who joined us this year for the 4th Annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium! Together, we are shifting the energy, narrative and trajectory of the #adaptedsport industry. We look forward to moving forward with ACTION! #LABS2023

New Industry Study: Economic Impact of Adapted Sport Events Reaches Nearly $140 Million in the United States. Findings originally announced last week at the 4th Annual Adapted Sport #LABS2023. Read more at the link below! allinsportconsulting.com/new-industry-s… #adaptedsport #Disability

According to the economic impact study conducted by All In Sport Consulting, the estimated economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $139.1 million in 2022, surpassing pre-COVID levels and showing a 78% increase from 2021. sportstravelmagazine.com/study-estimate…

Recordings of all #LABS2023 sessions are now available online! If you missed a session or want to re-watch your favorites, catch them online at the link below. adaptedsportlabs.com/labs-2023-sess… #adaptedsport #disability #DEI