Featured Organization: Michigan Moves Coalition
The Michigan Moves Coalition was created to address a simple but urgent reality: physical inactivity is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing our state. With rising rates of obesity, chronic disease, and sedentary lifestyles—especially among children and underserved communities—Michigan needed a coordinated strategy to turn the tide.
A Vision for Change
Founded through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and public health leaders across the state, Michigan Moves has a bold vision: to make Michigan the most physically active state in the country. At its heart is a powerful organizing tool -the Michigan Physical Activity Plan (MPAP).
San Diego State University: Aztec Adaptive Sports
In 2018 helped build California’s first collegiate level adaptive sports program: SDSU Adapted Athletics.
Our Mission:
Support San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Adapted Athletics Team and San Diego’s adapted sports community through volunteer opportunities
Educate the SDSU community about adapted sports
Reduce the stigma around disabilities
Create positive relationships between members
Connect with professional who work with adapted athletes
Featured Organization: MetroParks Toledo
The mission of Metroparks Toledo is to conserve the region’s natural resources by creating, developing, improving, protecting, and promoting clean, safe, and natural parks and open spaces for the benefit, enjoyment, education, and general welfare of the public. On behalf of the Lucas County residents, Metroparks is proud to steward over 13,000 acres of some of the region’s most precious and best natural areas. The system includes 19 Metroparks, one within 5 miles of every Lucas County resident, and over 120 miles of trails. Metroparks Toledo received the 2020 National Gold Medal Award for excellence in parks and recreation management, the most prestigious honor in the parks and recreation industry. Metroparks are free and open every day of the year from 7:00 AM to Sunset.
Featured Organization: Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (DNWML) was founded as Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, set out to create a more inclusive world where people with disabilities have equal opportunities. Simply put, we are run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Since 1976, we have worked hand-in-hand with you to help you live the life you want to live. Our mission is to empower the lives of people with disabilies and advocate for a more inclusive community for all.
Featured Organization: Move United
We all know that sport makes us stronger; physically, mentally and socially. That is true for people with and without disabilities, but youth and adults with disabilities have fewer opportunities to participate. Move United, the national leader in community-based adaptive sports, uses the power of sport to push what’s possible for people with disabilities, confronting ignorance, fueling conversation, and inciting action that leads us to a world where everyone’s included.
Featured Organization: UMAISE
The University of Michigan Adaptive and Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE) aims to enhance the physical, social and emotional development for people with disabilities by providing quality, local and low-cost sports and recreation opportunities throughout the lifespan. UMAISE provides affordable access to a variety of sports opportunities for all ages and abilities.
