Past Grants

The Dearborn Program for Inclusive Physical Exercise & Recreation Strategies (PIPERS) program will improve fitness and health among children with disabilities in the Dearborn area. This model will 1) instill sustained attitudinal and behavioral health changes by implementing an accessible adapted sports program: 2) engage parents, caregivers, and other adult influencers in program activities and encourage them to model and reinforce physical activity behaviors at home; 3) create a replicable program model by providing high-quality training to university students and volunteers, and; 4) establish community partnerships to promote, encourage, and institute sustainable health equity and inclusion practices and programs in order to ensure life-long fitness and wellness for individuals with disabilities.