Move United Member Newsletter | MAR 2021
In This Issue:
  • ENGINEERING PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS
  • REDEFINING DISABILITY PODCAST
  • AMERICAN TRAILS PROJECT SURVEY
  • CANVA FOR NONPROFITS
  • THE PERFECT MONO SKI FOR EVERY BODY
  • BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION CONFERENCE
  • MEET BILL SNYDER
The Rundown:
Considerations When Working On Collaborative Engineering Projects
More and more often engineering programs at colleges and universities are reaching out to local adaptive programs to contribute their expertise to collaborate on design and production of adaptive equipment. While these projects help open new doors and advance adaptive sports, there are some important questions to ask before proceeding with related projects:

  • Vet the project/program
  • What is the nature of the relationship?
  • What is the end goal for both parties?
  • Liability considerations
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RETHINK ABILITY
IN THE NEWS
Move United Launches Redefining Disability Podcast
Move United has launched “Redefining Disability,” a new podcast that focuses on the power of sport. Redefining Disability will be a great resource for listeners interested and involved in the adaptive sports field. Move United is looking forward to sharing how sports have made it possible for our nation’s top adaptive athletes, training tips from the best coaches and program leaders, and news on latest technology, equipment, and trends in the industry through this platform.
 
American Trails: 2021 "Shovel-ready" Trail Projects Survey
The purpose of this survey is to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to the Departments of Agriculture and Interior process for prioritizing and awarding Great American Outdoors Act and Land and Water Conservation Fund funding.
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GET IN THE GAME
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Perfect MonoSki for Every Body
March 7| 4-6 PM EST
In this collaborative virtual event, experts will review various monoskis and seating adaptations presently available on the market. They will evaluate components, designs, buckets, and movement patterns and offer professional advice on how one can select the perfect ski and seating adaptation to match individual ability and mobility.
This event is a must for adaptive monoskiers of all levels, instructors, and anyone interested in the world of adaptive skiing.
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Virtual National Paralympic Archery Classifier Course
March 13-14| 8 AM - 2 PM EST
USA Archery, in partnership with World Archery Americas, will host a free Virtual National Paralympic Archery Classifier Course. Following the course, certified U.S. national classifiers will be provided opportunities by USA Archery to work as classification panelists at various archery events in the U.S. to review and classify new Para athletes.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Challenge Aspen (Aspen CO)
Challenge Aspen and Aspen Public Radio are honored to present a free, public virtual event on March 3, 2021 featuring NPR All Things Considered Host Mary Louise Kelly, in conversation with Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Tammy Terwelp on life, work, and adapting to hearing loss as an audiojournalist.
BENEFIT
SPOTLIGHT
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
This annual conference brings together community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and others for a unique educational opportunity that aims to develop and strengthen the adaptive sport industry.

Move United members receive the following Education Conference related benefits:

  • Scholarships to attend event for FREE
  • Early bird registration
  • Priority & discounted access to workshops
  • Travel stipends*
  • Priority access to develop/deliver curriculum at conference

*Travel stipends available for in-person event only
MEET MOVE UNITED
Bill Snyder
CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER
Bill joined Move United in 2010 and splits his time between financial management and overseeing operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management to the team.

Bill grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania and is married to Becky; they live in Germantown, MD with their children Elizabeth and Billy. Bill holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University and a graduate certificate in nonprofit studies from Johns Hopkins University.

Bill loves hiking and enjoys watching Penn State football. He is currently trying to keep up with his son in Karate.
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