[NJTechDiv] Fwd: Inclusive Fitness Equipment Presentation (July 14) United States Access Board

[Mario Brusco]

The U.S. Access Board invites the public to a virtual meeting on 
advancing access to fitness equipment on July 14 from 1:00 – 3:15 pm 
(ET). The event, “Moving Forward: Access to Inclusive Fitness 
Equipment,” will feature panel presentations on the need for access to 
fitness equipment, initiatives to address equipment accessibility, and 
implementation of inclusive fitness equipment.
Scheduled panelists include representatives from the National Center on 
Health, Physical Activity and Disability, the American Council for the 
Blind, Mobility Fitness, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive 
Technology Society of North America, ASTM International, Universal 
Fitness Innovation & Transformation, Ability 360, I Design Access, and 
equipment manufacturers. They will discuss the importance of access to 
exercise equipment, resources and initiatives to promote inclusive 
design of equipment, and examples of inclusive equipment and fitness 
centers.
The event is free, but registration is required. The event will include 
video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. For further 
information, visit the Board’s website. Direct questions to Rose Marie 
Bunales at events at access-board.gov.
Moving Forward: Access to Inclusive Fitness Equipment
July 14, 2021, 1:00 – 3:15 (ET)
Registration (free): www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register
Contact: Rose Marie Bunales at events at access-board.gov
Agenda
• Welcome/Opening Remarks
• Panel on Need for Inclusive Fitness Equipment
• Panel on Ongoing Inclusive Fitness Initiatives
• Panel on Implementation of Inclusive Fitness Equipment
• Closing Remarks