MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE PRESENTER APPLICATIONS OPEN!

The Move United Education Conference invites you to "Catalyze Change through Sport."

Building on the momentum of the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games and looking to the Los Angeles 2028 and Salt Lake City 2034 Olympic & Paralympic Games, the adaptive sport industry will have the opportunity to capitalize on the incredible exposure and success of Paralympic athletes. Harnessing this energy, the conference will elevate the movement, centering representation of individuals with disabilities and generating long-standing impact to access.

Conference content will be offered on nonprofit management, sport-specific instruction, inclusion in schools and universities, and intersections with medical professionals, among other leading industry topics.

Join us in Park City with local host organization the National Ability Center.

Deadline to apply: November 1st

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MEMBER HUB NOTIFICATION

Did you receive an email from Brittany Derecha, Member Services Manager for Individuals, in regards to your individual member account?

All primary member contacts have been enrolled in The Member Hub with their organizational email. This email was sent as a reminder to log in and start accessing your Move United Group Membership benefits. During the login phase you will need to select a Free or Premium membership (individual) and sign the code of conduct. Once logged in you can view group member benefits. There are resources, member engagement recordings, pro deals and more on there.

Questions about accessing your account? Email DDodge@moveunitedsport.org

MOVE UNITED NATIONALS 2025-2026

Move United, has selected Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026. We are also looking forward to joining Move United Member Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports in Grand Rapids. The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, or intellectual disability.

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ADAPTIVE SPORTS ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING

People with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual violence, yet athletes with disabilities are too often left out of the conversation about sport and prevention.

Adaptive Sports Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is one of the few curricula designed specifically for coaches, trainers, volunteers and leaders of programs that work with athletes with disabilities. This conference will equip participants to teach the 5-session curriculum within their organizations. Through interactive exercises and analysis of news stories, participants learn to:

• Recognize abuse and sexual misconduct
• Interrupt unsafe or inappropriate interactions that could escalate to abuse
• Think critically and productively about safe touch and healthy relationships
• Report sexual abuse and collaborate with a local rape crisis center

When: October 24th & 25th, Colorado Springs, CO

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MEMBER SERVICES OFFICE HOURS

September 10th | 10:00-12:00p EST

Join the membership team for open Zoom office hours. Hop on the call to ask us any questions, say hello or just catch up.

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THE POWER OF SPORTS: ADAPTIVE SPORT AND RECREATION

INTERVENTIONS FOR ADULT

CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES

September 12th | 6:00-7:00p EST

Join Move United and Play Gap as we discuss the power of adaptive sports. During this panel discussion we will explore the importance of adaptive sports for adults and how we can increase accessibility within existing athletic organizations.

The virtual presentation will feature leading accessibility practitioners and elite adaptive athletes. Panelists include Dr. Skye Arthur-Banning, Erika Hood, Kari Miller Ortiz, and Liz Neag.

This panel will be facilitated by Play Gap Co-Founder and Executive Director, Barb Anthony, LISW-S.

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MOVE UNITED GATEWAY: EXPLORING INCLUSIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION

September 17th | 1:00-2:30p EST

I am excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming event: Move United Gateway: Exploring Inclusive Sports and Recreation. This virtual gathering will bring together Move United member organizations to showcase job openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities while highlighting the impactful work you do within our community. Would you like to showcase your program?

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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT DISCUSSION: Volunteer Onboarding and Training

September 18th | 11:00-12:00p EST

How does your organization hire, onboard and train volunteers? Do you have an established training plan? Come join in on this roundtable discussion to talk about how organizations are onboarding new and returning volunteers, training and more!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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Wheels in Motion

Adaptive Club

Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch

MEMBER BENEFITS

2024 KNOWLEDGE QUEST

Visit RGK Wheelchairs to explore their products:

• Move United member organizations receive a 15% off discount on RGK products
• Form submission required to start the order process.

https://forms.office.com/e/4z49WWRFec

Kate Hwang joined Move United in 2024 as a Member Services Specialist for the Warfighters Ambassador Program.

She is responsible for coordinating daily operations of the Warfighters Ambassador Program. This includes all aspects of the Ambassador experience, including training, and curating events for participants.

Kate earned a Bachelors degree from Winona State University in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement and a Masters degree, from the University of Missouri in Public Administration. She is certified in CrossFit L2, AIT, and USTF L1.

Kate resides in Kansas City, Missouri and is a big Chiefs fan. In her free time, she enjoys being on the water, fishing, playing any sport, or relaxing with her Boston Terrier, Mr. Frank.

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