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Partnership Aims to Make Fitness More Inclusive

Special Olympics and IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, are partnering in order to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Sticking Up for Picking Up

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An estimated 90 million dogs are in the United States, creating nearly 8 billion pounds of dog waste annually. While some consider it a “low-risk behavior,” dog waste left on the ground can cause damaging effects on people and the environment. 

White House Budget Increases Active Transportation Connectivity Funding

The 2024 White House budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) includes new funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), reinforcing the significant impact that connected trails and other walking and biking infrastructure have on making communities safer, more connected and more sustainable, said Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC).