HOPEFitness – A Community-based Fitness Club run for Individuals with Special Needs
Several years ago, the DDPC recognized that delivery of health services to people with
developmental disabilities was far more likely to react to illness than to promote wellness. There was
little emphasis on what individuals could do to proactively prevent the need for medical intervention.
The DDPC sponsored a series of grants to promote health and wellness in agencies as well as in
communities. One of the results of these efforts was a greater need for community-based, inclusive
fitness centers which are able to adapt to the varying abilities of their membership. Although the
DDPC doesn’t normally highlight fitness centers, we thought that the unique qualities of Hope Fitness
in North Bellmore were worth noting in this publication. ...read more
HOPEFitness
Fills Niche for Disabled Fitness Enthusiasts Finding a gym where you feel comfortable can be
a challenge for many people. For those who have any type of disability it is
even more of a struggle. Thankfully, HOPEFitness offers a solution. It is an
oasis in the desert for those who are physically, intellectually or developmentally
disabled. ...read moreHOPE and PERSEVERANCE: A WINNING COMBINATION Several weeks ago, some Cafe friends attended
a forum and expo for parents of special needs children and adults. ...read moreWORKING OUT FOR MIND & BODY
HOPEFitness gym is in North Bellmore.
North Bellmore gym is one-of-a-kind in focusing on fitness for the developmentally disabled. ...read more
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