Putting Practice Based Research into Action. Research can have many aims. The focus of this conference is the presentation of research and case studies which can inform day to day practice in relation to the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Interventions, programmes and projects across Europe that facilitate people with disabilities to participate in physical education, physical activity and sport need to be analysed and highlighted.
Knowledge gained from successful research and case studies can guide future service delivery in the area of APA. Previous National Adapted Physical Activity conferences in Ireland have attempted to merge the academic and service delivery sectors. This format has accelerated the awareness of APA and increased the number of people with disabilities regularly participating in adapted physical activity and the quality of that experience.
Initial research in Ireland has shown that people with vision, hearing or mental health impairments have lower participation rates than other disability groups. The organising committee would particularly welcome investigations which address these areas. Of particular interest also are projects that are initiated, led and presented by people with disabilities. It is our hope that the conference will leave behind a tangible legacy that will ultimately benefit all APA services and people with disabilities in Ireland.
The conference will follow four main strands.
• Physical Education
• Physical Activity
• Rehabilitation
• Sport
EUCAPA 2012 will involve and extensive cultural programme which will introduce delegates to the diversity of Irish folk and sports culture. Full accessibility for all delegates is a priority for the conference and all associated events. We look forward to extending you a Céad Míle Fáilte (Hundred thousand welcomes) on your arrival.
Reference:
http://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationAbout/NewsandEvents/EUCAPA2012/
http://www.eufapa.eu/index.php/home/114-european-congress-of-adapted-physical-activity-2012.html
