Building a More Accessible Profession
After the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law July 26, 1990, Disability Pride Month was created to commemorate this landmark law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in public life. In honor of Disability Pride Month, which features the theme “The World Works Better With Us” this year, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA Accessibility Panel throughout July.
Connecting to the Heart of Service
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession.
Megan Roach, MA, LAT, ATC, thought she wanted to pursue physical therapy until she encountered athletic training – and loved it.
Announcing: NATA DEIA Council
In 2021, the NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Task Force was introduced and charged with bringing the association’s six DEIA commitments to life. This year, in order to continue this work well into the future, the NATA Board of Directors approved the formation of the NATA DEIA Council.
NATAPAC Sweepstakes: Winners Announced
The NATA Political Action Committee (NATAPAC) would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 NATAPAC Sweepstakes Sept. 11-30. Through your contributions, $10,140 was raised for NATAPAC. The winners of the 2023 sweepstakes are:
- Roger Kalisiak, AT Ret. – Apple iPad Air
- Mathew Golden, MSAT, LAT, ATC – LG 70-inch 4K Smart TV
- Carley Parkinson, MBA, LAT, ATC – Apple iPad Air
Culturally Sensitive Leadership
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.
Learning to Give Back
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.
For Charles Ramos, DHSc, ATC, CSCS, injury, an AT’s expertise and two mentors were the ingredients for excellence in the profession.
Students: The Great AT Debate
Students and athletic training programs, you’re invited to attend the NATA Student Leadership Committee’s virtual fall engagement event, "The Great AT Debate," at 7 p.m. CDT Oct. 16.
When Representation Makes a Difference
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.
Girls Love Sports Medicine
LaTonja Lee, MS, ATC, PES, has a deep passion for exposing more girls to the athletic training profession. In 2019, Lee brought a program call Women in Athletic Training to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County (New York) (see p. 30 of the November 2019 NATA News).
NIL, Transfer Portal and Mental Health
By Erik R. Brown, DHSc, LAT, ATC, and Matthew Powless, PhD, HSPP
Health Care With a People Mindset
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the NATA Now blog is highlighting some of our athletic training leaders at the state, district and national levels.