Last week, our Chair. Dr. David Legg, took the stage at the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) in Tralee, Ireland to spotlight the power of collectives in building more inclusive, accessible, and equitable sport and recreation systems.

An incredible honor to be recognized as an IFAPA Fellow alongside these remarkable colleagues from around the world! JMU Research, Economic Development and Innovation ifapa.net/ifapa-2025-awa…

At #ISAPA2025, Special Olympics spotlighted inclusive research—where people with IDD are contributors, not just participants. From mental health to MATP & a key MOU with IFAPA, the week was full of milestones. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wTK1M #InclusiveResearch #SpecialOlympics

Inclusion as the Solution: Research Takes Center Stage at ISAPA 2025 specialolympics.org/stories/impact… Munster Technological University IFAPA

📢 Coaches, don’t miss this! Five Weeks, Five Experts – elite coaching webinars weekly in July. ✅ Quick sessions + Q&A 🔗 Register via e-ParaVolley worldparavolley.org/full-schedule-… #ParaVolleyPathway #GrowtheGame

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New Research Masters Opportunity in Para Athletics Performance Trends ifapa.net/new-research-m…

ISAPA 2025 Highlights Global Commitment to Inclusive Physical Activity ifapa.net/isapa-2025-hig…

New Job Opportunity: Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Strength and Conditioning Coach (Para Unit) ifapa.net/new-job-opport…

Children & adolescents with disabilities (CAWD) have long been overlooked in global physical activity research due to fragmented definitions & poor data. In the #GlobalMatrix 5.0, we’re embedding CAWD through mandatory data reporting and more! activehealthykids.org/2025/07/08/a-n…

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Rimini to Host the International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) 2029 ifapa.net/rimini-to-host…

🏅 Congratulations to Professor Martin Block on receiving the 2025 Elly D. Friedmann Award — the highest honor from the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity! He is only the 4th U.S. recipient since the award was created in 1991. IFAPA ow.ly/YM6G50Wpm1k

Call for Abstracts and Nominations: VISTA 2025 Conference and IPC Scientific Award ifapa.net/call-for-abstr…

In a few days, a new mentor training offering drops! #SpecialOlympics and Harmony Academy created 6 powerful modules to help mentors: ✔️ Inspire youth motivation. Stay tuned! ✔️ Build strong relationships ✔️ Amplify voices & leadership ✔️ Spark local efforts to global impact

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Call for Research Proposals: Exploring Intersectionality in Disability Inclusion in Sport and Physical Activity ifapa.net/call-for-resea…