Membership
Membership is open to all persons who are or have been involved in professional preparation, demonstration, or research activity related to physical education and recreation for individuals with disabilities. University faculty in adapted physical education and therapeutic recreation as well as public school and residential facility personnel are encouraged to become members.

Our Mission
The Mission of the National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities is to promote research, professional preparation, service delivery, and advocacy of Physical Education and Recreation for individuals with disabilities.

Annual Conference
NCPERID holds an annual conference each summer. It often holds meetings in conjunction with the national conferences of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Standards and Certification
NCPERID is proud to provide Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). The APENS web site contains resources to learn about the 15 APENS National Standards, the national certification exam and study guide, as well as alternative methods for becoming a nationally Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE). Persons seeking NCPERID endorsement for APENS examination study courses should refer to our policy statement. To find out more about careers in Adapted Physical Education, download this document.

Accomplishments
The Consortium plays a major role in shaping the direction of adapted physical education and therapeutic recreation. Its membership has been active in promoting legislation and personnal preparation programs that improve the quality of physical education and recreation for individuals with disabilities. For example, members have been involved at the federal level promoting versions of the recently reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA - PL 108-446) as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336). The Consortium is a valuable resource for professionals seeking information and direction on various legislative and advocacy issues. Members also contribute to the growing knowledge base for the disciplines through research and demonstration programs.

Downloadable Position Statements, Presentation Templates, and Documents
The Consortium provides a brochure that summarizes physical education guidelines for children with disabilities. We have also developed an Advocacy PowerPoint template which is available to you for presentations.  The template can be individualized to meet your specific needs, but please maintain the branding of the NCPERID as you modify or add new slides. In addition, the Adapted Physical Activity Council of the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation has developed position statements on "Physical Education for Infants, Children, and Youth with Disabilities (pdf or doc), "Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Education" (pdf or doc), and "Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Education Teachers" (pdf).