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| Brad Weiner, 2013 National Adapted Physical Educator Of The Year |
For the third episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education, we were joined by the exceptional Brad Weiner, the 2013 AAPHRED Adapted Physical Educator of the Year. Brad has been an amazing asset to the field of APE for many years and has made many contributions to our field. Brad has created and published original assessments for children with special needs, founded Camp Abilities Maryland, is the Vice President for the National Consortium For Physical Education For Individuals With Disabilities(NCPEID), and has presented on the topic of adapted physical education at conferences all across the country. During our interview we discussed a variety of topics including how he became an APE teacher, what the NCPEID is and how it benefits APE teachers, inclusion for kids in a PE setting, and some of the biggest obstacles APE teachers come across.
Please check out the NCPEID website and get involved with the association! Brad discussed with us that the consortium gives everyone a voice and is a bridge between teachers and legislators.
Here is an excellent video of Brad working with students with severe and multiple impairments and the adapted equipment he uses to work with them.
I will have another podcast coming up shortly. I am moving to Texas to start the PhD program at Texas Women's University next week so wish me luck! Once again, please keep the comments and feedback coming!
Until next time,
The APE Man
Scott McNamara
