And finally...

'Equipped for Inclusion - A holistic approach to creating an inclusive fitness suite'.

The IFI is running a series of seminars during 2008-2009. Building on the success of the first series of seminars which focused on Inclusive Marketing, the second series targets the fitness suite specifically, in particular how and why creating an accessible fitness suite can benefit users. The seminars include speakers from the IFI Team experienced with a wide range of facilities, as well as case studies from IFI site users that have benefited from using an IFI facility.

Please click on the logo below for further information on the forthcoming IFI Equipment Seminar and for the booking form.

For further information please contact Cheryl on 0114 257 2060 and visit the website www.inclusivefitness.org

Autism in the Community Partnership


Free sessions are being held on asd awareness around the County. One of the aims is to help young people on the autistic spectrum to be included into mainstream activities. To view the flyer please click here.

If you have any queries please contact:

Anne George
Coordinator for Disabled Children
(01785) 277059 or freephone 0800 093 0414
anne.george@staffordshire.gov.uk

Environment, Well-Being & Healthy Lifestyle conference to be held at Staffordshire University

Reminder of call for Abstracts - Extended deadline of 30^th June

The Government White Paper "Choosing Health" signalled a change in policy emphasis from treatment to prevention of ill health. More recently the Foresight Report and NICE guidance have reinforced the importance of the environment as a key determinant of health and well-being. Best practice for designing neighbourhoods and green spaces to improve health is currently evolving. However tools and interventions to address this issue are still in the early stages of development. This inter-disciplinary conference aims to address a number of related questions:

• How do environments impact upon the well-being of a population? 
• How should we design active environments that encourage healthy activity such as walking and cycling? 
• What types of green space support healthy lifestyles? 
• What are the best interventions to encourage healthy living in different communities? 
• What are the most effective tools to investigate neighbourhood environments?

For further details visit the link below:   http://www.staffs.ac.uk/IESR/conf08/