NU'S Sport in Society receives $55K grant
(12-2-05) BOSTON, Mass. - Northeastern University�s Center for the Study of Sport in Society announced that its Disability in Sport (DIS) Program has been awarded a grant from the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust totaling more than $55,000.
"Sport in Society and the Disability in Sport Program commends CVS on its commitment to issues of disability and inclusion. It is our hope that CVS' leadership serves as an example to other corporate citizens," said director of Sport in Society Peter Roby. "With the support of CVS we will work together to influence social and attitudinal change in Boston and beyond. We are pleased to have a dynamic partner in our innovative solutions to bringing individuals with disabilities from the margins to central contributors in sport and physical education."
The partnership with CVS has led to establishment of the Institute for Inclusion and Equity. The institute will provide the faculty and staff of 30 public schools concrete tools and strategies that enable them to deliver inclusive services to students with physical disabilities. Faculty and staff will participate in eight hours of training and 10 hours of follow-up technical assistance. The adult educators will also be certified to disseminate the concepts learned to their colleagues. Through this collaboration DIS and CVS will achieve improved levels of inclusion at participating schools.
"Our grant to Northeastern University�s Disability in Sports Program will help to ensure that all children will be able to fully participate in their school environment," said Eileen Howard Dunn, vice president of the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. "Grants from the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust are an effective way for us to give back to the communities where we do business. By focusing our support on programs that help children with disabilities, we hope to make a more meaningful impact on this important issue that millions of children and families are struggling with every day."
Through research, education, advocacy and programming activities DIS creates more access, equality, inclusion, opportunity, respect, and legitimacy for athletes with a disability in the sporting environment. The program serves as the coordinator of the NCAA Student-Athlete Disability Advisory Group. It played a lead role in establishing ESPN�s ESPY award for Best Male and Female Athlete with a Disability. It continues to introduce innovative research on ableism and social justice in sport. DIS is also currently drafting the section addressing sport in the United Nations Convention on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
About the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust
The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust, Inc. is a private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, which operates more than 5,400 CVS/pharmacy stores in 37 states and Washington, DC. The Trust�s mission is to provide funding for health care, education and community involvement initiatives in communities where CVS/pharmacy stores are located. General information about CVS is available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company�s Web site at http://investor.cvs.com, or through the Web site�s press room at www.cvs.com/pressroom.
About Sport in Society
Founded in 1984 by Richard E. Lapchick, the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, utilizing the power and appeal of sport; works locally, nationally and globally to identify and address social problems in sport and in society. The center conducts research, develops programs that offers solutions, and educates and advocates on the emerging issues.
About Northeastern
Northeastern University, located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is a world leader in practice-oriented education and recognized for its expert faculty and first-rate academic and research facilities. Northeastern integrates challenging liberal arts and professional studies with the nation's largest cooperative education program. Through co-op, Northeastern undergraduates alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of paid work in fields relevant to their professional interests and major, giving them nearly two years of professional experience upon graduation. The majority of Northeastern graduates receive a job offer from a co-op employer. Cited for excellence four years running by U.S. News & World Report, Northeastern has quickly moved up into the top tier rankings-an impressive 35 spots in four years. In addition, Northeastern was named a top college in the 2006 edition of the Princeton Review's annual "Best Colleges" issue. For more information, please visit http://www.northeastern.edu.
