Author: Sean Kane-Holland
Hosted in collaboration with University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness and Ann Arbor Sports Commission May 11 – 13, 2027 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
With Momentum to Movement as the theme, Move United is looking for sessions and ideas that turn knowledge into action—from organizational excellence and athlete development to education, sport programming, and the continued growth of the Paralympic Movement.
Submit your proposal:
• Presenter Applications: Due October 16, 2026
• Exhibitor Applications: Due March 26, 2026
• Poster Session Applications: Due March 26, 2026
Find out how to apply – 2027 Move United Education Conference
American Trails has numerous resources from webinars, trainings, databases and best pratice douments for land managers, nonprofits, and volunteer orgs looking to improve inclusion and accessibility to our outdoor spaces for people with disabilities. Below is a few resources for those seeking to develop improved accessibility for disabilities.
Tools and Technology for Accessible Trails
Trail-Guidelines-in-PDF-2020.pdf
View more resources – Trail Accessibility Hub – American Trails
This year, the League of American Bicyclists has a new public survey and they are seeking public input. Whether you ride every day, occasionally, or simply care about improving bicycling where you live, your feedback can help shape the League’s 2026 Bicycle Friendly State ranking.
Please consider sharing it with friends, family, coworkers, and fellow riders. The more responses they receive, the stronger the picture we’ll have of bicycling across the country and how we can all improve this piece of micromobility.
Take the survey here, open until September 1st.
The Gloucester County Planning Department is currently seeking public feedback on a proposed connection between the Monroe Bike Trail and Elephant Swamp Trail. Bike Gloucester, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Circuit Trails Coalition will provide suggested feedback on the proposal. Review the project presentation, then complete the public survey.
The article below higlight’s NJ’s new law that County paratransit systems will be starting Uber-like services, complete with phone apps, supported by $56 million of State funding. The law will help fill the gap for disabled/senior folks who currently live or work just outside of public transportation service areas.
This is a step in the right direction but Advocacy is still needed!!
View the full article – Governor signs law to expand microtransit to seniors, disabled residents statewide • New Jersey Monitor