Congratulations to Duke OTD student, Belden Long, on winning the AOTA Inventors Showcase (think Shark Tank!) with her company justb!
Across the United States, less than 25% of youth meet guidelines for recommended 60-minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (Katzmarzyk et al., 2018). Disparities in physical activity (PA) options for students with disabilities have long predated the pandemic. Children with disabilities experience comprehensive physical challenges and are 2x more likely to experience obesity. Yet, few PA opportunities exist that meet their learning needs. COVID-19 exacerbated the need for advancements in PA resources that are user-friendly, equity-minded, and adaptable for diverse learning styles.
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