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Sarah Everhart Skeels, an expert in adaptive exercise and public health, shares her personal journey and professional insights in this conversation with host Brendan Aylward. She discusses her early interest in adaptive populations and the impact of disability on her identity while exploreing the Medical Model versus the Social Model of Disability. She also highlights the importance of the SCI-FI assessment protocol, the value of assistive technology, and the need for inclusive training environments and addresses the relationship between loneliness and health outcomes. They discusses the benefits of having people with and without disabilities training together, as it promotes education and breaks down barriers. The transition from being a patient to being a participant is explored, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond a medicalized approac ...
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