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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability


The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is an on-line resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities. The primary focus of the center's approach is to collaborate with the nation's leading health advocacy and disability organizations in linking them to the hundreds of program initiatives ongoing across the nation, and using this framework to build inclusion and integration into these existing programs. See more at the NCHPAD website.

The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is an on-line resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities. The primary focus of the center's approach is to collaborate with the nation's leading health advocacy and disability organizations in linking them to the hundreds of program initiatives ongoing across the nation, and using this framework to build inclusion and integration into these existing programs. See more at the NCHPAD website.


This program provides information about physical activity and recreation for people with disabilities and does not distribute monetary benefits. This information is accessible to all.


visit the NCHPAD website for more detailed information and valuable links.

The toll-free line to reach information specialists is:
1-800-900-8086