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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

Do you have a green thumb? Or interested in learning and sharing small-scale gardening and cultiviating techniques? You can sign up and join as a volunteer at the Stockton University Farm at the Galloway Campus.

Those interested can scan the QR code to learn more and register.

The Watershed Institute releases regular podcasts to help further their mission and connect with the community.

Their work focuses to protect and restore watershed and the natural environment in central New Jersey through conservation, advocacy, science, and education.

In this episode of Watershed Matters, our host Lucia Middleton sits down with Pri Oliveira, Outreach and Inclusion Manager at The Watershed Institute, and our guest Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate at Pinelands Alliance, to explore what inclusive access to nature looks like in practice.

You’ll learn:

♿ Why accessibility means something different to everyone
? How trail design, signage, parking, and adaptive equipment can make outdoor spaces more inclusive
?️ How accessible trail maps help visitors understand what to expect before arriving
?️ Why language access and culturally inclusive outreach matter
? How environmental organizations can bring nature and environmental education directly into communities
? How outdoor spaces can support physical, mental, and emotional well-being
? How projects like the Pemberton Lake Trail and The Watershed Institute’s Hickory Loop Boardwalk are expanding access to nature
? Why listening to people with lived experience is essential when creating inclusive outdoor spaces

You can view the podcast through these apps:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/oLIcdDR1ty4

Spotify: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland

Apple Podcast: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland – Watershed Matters – Apple Podcasts

Check out the new video Wharton State Forest has released!

Visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments can explore select trails with a reservable Trackchair — an all-terrain, electric-powered wheelchair designed to navigate terrain that may be inaccessible to standard wheelchairs.
Advance reservations are required. To reserve the Trackchair, call the Wharton State Forest Batsto office at 609-561-0024. Only one reservation is accepted per day.
On the day of your reservation, you and your required companion will be asked to sign a waiver. You will also receive a map outlining permitted areas of use, along with an instruction packet that includes operational guidelines and helpful tips for using the Trackchair.

Check out the video – here

Learn more and plan your adventure at Wharton State Forest: https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/wharton-state-forest/

News 12 NJ has released an informative segment on navigating NJ public transit for individuals with disabilities.

The New Jersey Travel Independence Program which is supported by Rutgers University teaches riders how to safely navigate buses and trains, giving participants the confidence to get to work, school and everyday activities on their own.

View the full story here – News 12 – NJ Program Helps People With Disabilities Gain Independence Through Public Transit