National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability

09/03/2026

Eating well can still fit your budget. As part of our new Wellness on a Budget series, NCHPAD Expert Information Specialist Yvonne Reese shares simple meal-planning tips, smart shopping strategies and affordable kitchen staples to help make nutritious meals easier to manage.

https://www.nchpad.org/resources/food-staples-that-stretch-your-budget

09/02/2026

Another fantastic Disability Health Symposium in the books! NCHPAD was proud to be a sponsor again, along with UAB CEDHARS and the new UAB DHPRC. This great event highlighted the transformational work being done in disability health research, advocacy and more. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s symposium a huge success.

09/01/2026

Healthy living shouldn't come with a high price tag.

NCHPAD has launched Wellness on a Budget, a series focused on practical, cost-effective, and accessible ways to support your physical activity, nutrition and mental well-being.

Explore the resources: https://www.nchpad.org/news-updates/wellness-on-a-budget/

NCHPAD’s Wellness on a Budget series offers practical ideas to help people with mobility limitations make wellness work for their lifestyle and their wallet.

08/28/2026

Episode 27 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we talk with Kayla Lee, Director of the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) in Maine. Over the past 10 years, she’s helped grow AOEC from an accessible lodging location into a year-round program offering adaptive sports, outdoor adventures, and educational experiences. The episode is available at the link below (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms.

https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-27-adaptive-outdoor-education-center-with-kayla-lee/

In this episode, we talk with Kayla Lee, Director of the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) in Maine. Learn more about their programs and resources!

08/25/2026

In our last video of the NCHPAD Impact series, Bob Lujano and Zach Woolley share the impact NCHPAD has had on them and the difference they feel it makes in our world!

08/24/2026

We're thrilled to work with YMCA 360 on this great content!

08/18/2026

Our community is growing! NCHPAD Connect brings together people with mobility limitations from across the country who are working toward a healthier future. Whether you’re searching for support, resources, connection, or new ways to be active, you can be part of a growing community that’s here to help.

Since NCHPAD Connect launched in November 2022, over 5,000 people – in nearly every state across the country – have enrolled, and over half have joined one of our health promotion programs!

08/14/2026

Episode 26 of our podcast is now available! In this episode, we talk with the founder of Disability Partnerships, Tamara Gallman. Disability Partnerships works to remove accessibility barriers and create opportunities for wellness, education, economic opportunity, housing support, community connection and more for people with mobility limitations. The episode is available at the link below (along with a transcript) and on all major streaming platforms.

https://www.nchpad.org/resources/podcast-episode-26-disability-partnerships-with-tamara-gallman/

The founder of Disability Partnerships, Tamara Gallman, joins us to discuss their work and how they advance health and wellness for people with disabilities.

08/13/2026

Social media is a powerful tool to champion accessibility and disability inclusion in gym class! Our new collaborative with HEAL United explores how teachers can use social media platforms to promote accessibility, share creative adapted PE ideas, and connect with a supportive community of educators.

https://www.nchpad.org/resources/using-social-media-to-promote-inclusive-physical-education/

Learn how physical educators can use social media to promote inclusive PE, engage families, showcase student learning, and share accessible content.

08/12/2026

Every wellness journey is unique, and our community’s experiences show what’s possible with the right support. Read real stories from participants who have built healthier habits and found a supportive community through NCHPAD's free programs. Visit the new participant testimonials page here: https://www.nchpad.org/participant-testimonials/

Read real stories from participants about how NCHPAD’s health and wellness programs have made an impact on their life.