Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC)

 

For more than 50 million Americans with disabilities living in the United States, the lack of inclusion in physical activity, sports and recreation limits their opportunity to improve their health and enjoy one of life's greatest pastimes. To help advance this public health priority, the Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC) was formed to address policy, environmental, and societal issues associated with the lack of access to physical activity among people with disabilities. Our current task forces are focused on issues related to Health and Fitness Clubs, Inclusive Play, and Policy. Organizations and individuals who take part in the Coalition receive the following benefits:

 

• Resources from the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
  • Monthly electronic newsletter
  • Expert individualized consultation (toll-free hotline) on topics such as incorporating the pending U.S. Access Board Guidelines for Fitness and Recreation Facilities
• Listing on the IFC Web site (www.incfit.org) with a description of the organization and a link to the organization Web site
• Legislative/policy updates pertaining to the goals of the coalition
• Enhanced communication with other organizations creating a collective voice toward a common cause
  

 

Membership in the coalition is free. Link to membership application:

http://incfit.org/node/179

 

 

For more information about IFC, please visit http://www.incfit.org/

 

 

 

 

Funding

 

Funding for the Inclusive Fitness Coalition is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)