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Eunice Kennedy Shriver 1921-2009
Submitted by jaime on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 21:05Hyannis Port, Massachusetts It's hard for us to believe: She was the light of our lives, a mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt who taught us by example and with passion what it means to live a faith-driven life of love and service to others. For each of us, she often seemed to stop time itself - to run another Special Olympics games, to visit us in our homes, to attend to her own mother, her sisters and brothers, and to sail, tell stories, and laugh and serve her friends. How did she do it all? Inspired by her love of God, her devotion to her family, and her relentless belief in the dignity and worth of every human life, she worked without ceasing - searching, pushing, demanding, hoping for change. She was a living prayer, a living advocate, a living center of power. She set out to change the world and to change us, and she did that and more. She founded the movement that became Special Olympics, the largest movement for acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in the history of the world. Her work transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of people across the globe, and they in turn are her living legacy. We have always been honored to share our mother with people of good will the world over who believe, as she did, that there is no limit to the human spirit. At this time of loss, we feel overwhelmed by the gifts of prayer and support poured out to us from so many who loved her. We are together in our belief that she is now in heaven, rejoicing with her family, enjoying the fruits of her faith, and still urging us onward to the challenges ahead. Her love will inspire us to faith and service always. She was forever devoted to the Blessed Mother. May she be welcomed now by Mary to the joy and love of life everlasting, in the certain truth that her love and spirit will live forever.
Statement from The Shriver Family
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
6:00 a.m. E.D.T.
the amazing Eunice Kennedy Shriver went home to God this morning at 2 a.m.
New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport
Submitted by jaime on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 18:30President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport and the U.S. Olympic Committee Reaction
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2009
President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced the formation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport.
This permanent White House office will promote the values of the Olympic Movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics. The primary function of the Office will be to enhance awareness of the Olympic Movement through promotion of its fundamental principles at the federal level.
President Obama said, “It is an important goal of my administration to give our nation’s children every possible tool they need to grow, learn and succeed in life. A key part of this is increasing access to healthy, constructive activities like sports for our nation’s children. Too many American kids – particularly those in urban areas – have no access to organized sporting activities. Sports are an important way to instill values, judgment and teamwork in our nation’s kids, and this new office reflects our commitment to giving all our children a chance to thrive. As the International Olympic Committee moves forward with their selection process we hope that this new office can serve as a model for youth involvement worldwide.”
The White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport will:
- Recommend federal policies and programs to the President to enhance opportunities and access for youth participation in sport, with particular focus on youth in urban areas
- Foster and encourage youth sporting, educational and cultural events involving Olympic values-based programs and the participation of U.S. Olympians and Paralympians
The Office will also work in coordination with appropriate executive departments and agencies, including the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, to:
- Engage in outreach to state and local government officials, nonprofit organizations and the private sector
- Coordinate federal resources, and act as liaison to, any organizing committee for an Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted in the United States
- And work closely with the United States Olympic Committee and national sport governing bodies to increase access and opportunities for youth to participate in sports.
NBC to Re-Air 2008 Paralympic Games Special on December 6; DVD Copies of Special to Go On Sale
Submitted by jaime on Mon, 12/15/2008 - 21:52Phil DeMeo - U.S. Paralympic Team December 01, 2008
New state of the art APA reference on the International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation
Submitted by jaime on Tue, 10/28/2008 - 20:48New state of the art APA reference on the International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation
ISAPA 2009 - Extended deadline for abstract submission
Submitted by jaime on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 11:50Singapore Disability Clasification and Research Centre - new link!
Submitted by jaime on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 11:49Please visit the Singapore Disability Clasification and Research Centre, now linked in the Asia regional section in What is IFAPA? > Regions
Classifying Disability & Sports Technology Conference 2008, Singapore 20-22 Nov
Submitted by jaime on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 11:47Download your Registration Form here!
Download the PDF version of CDSTC 2008 information.
Classifying Disability & Sports Technology Conference (CDSTC) aims to bring leading professionals together to address sports issues at all levels to ensure that the sports field is a strong, sustainable and progressive industry in the 21st century. CDSTC 2008 will deliver relevant information, ideas and strategies to assist organisations to expand their reach and develop their capabilities and deliverables of sports in Asia, both for abled-body and disability sports.
Keynote Speakers
Guess of Honor
Ms Jessi Phua - President, World Bowling Federation
Sports Technology
A/P Fuss Franz Konstantin, University of Adelaide, Australia
Sports Training
Mr Chris Nunn, Kwingsim, Australia
Sports Medicine
Dr Jason Chia Kok Kiong, Changi Sports Medicine Centre, Singapore
The conference addresses current and future developments in the fields of Sports Technology, Sports Training and Sports Medicine. Topic areas include, but not limited to:
- Innovation and delivery in sports training
- Sports opportunities for athletes in Asia
- The evolution of sports in Asia versus the West
- Understanding the framework of sports coaching
- Sports overtraining, trauma, injuries and prevention
- Training monitoring technique and performance analysis
- Development of sports industry
- Sports management & marketing
- Communicating with athletes
- Sports psychology
- Sports sociology
- Lessons from Beijing 2008 & preparing for London 2012
- Activity-specific equipment
- International trends in sports education
- Talent identification
- Mobilising nation in sports
- Ageing and sports for elderly
- Classification in disability sports
- Disability sports in Asia
- Equipment adaptations for disability sports
- Technique for assistive technology product
- Disability sports assistive equipment
- Function-enhancing equipment for athletes with disabilities
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submit abstract to:
secretariat@dcrc-asia.orgsecretariat@dcrc-asia.org secretariat@dcrc-asia.orgsecretariat@dcrc-asia.org secretariat@dcrc-asia.org
Kindly send your abstract in MS word document, Arial font size 11, single spacing. The length of the abstract must not exceed 250 words. All abstract submissions would be peer-reviewed by the Technical Advisory Board. Accepted work may be presented by the author(s) and published in the conference proceedings.
For submission, registration and inquiry, please contact:
Mr Nino Susanto. Email:
nino.susanto@dcrc-asia.orgnino.susanto@dcrc-asia.org nino.susanto@dcrc-asia.orgnino.susanto@dcrc-asia.org nino.susanto@dcrc-asia.org
Tel: (65) 6342 3562. Fax: (65) 6342 0961
Call for Research - Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games: 12-21 March 2010
Submitted by jaime on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 11:44Shafallah Declaration
Submitted by jaime on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 15:09This is a must for every APA practitioner
