Sport in Society's Disability in Sports program offers full day Institute for Inclusion and Equality

(9-14-06) BOSTON, Mass. - The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is holding its first ever Disability in Sport Institute for Inclusion and Equity. This training course highlights effective methods for inclusion of disabled students by working with public school educators in the community and beyond.

Through a generous grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust, this unique one day training is designed to provide concrete tools and strategies that will enable public school educators to deliver inclusive services to students with disabilities. Educators will leave with the skills and certification necessary to disseminate and educate their colleagues on concepts and methods of inclusion. After the institute highly trained facilitators will offer 10 hours of assistance; in which time, they will create a full evaluation of each school�s level of inclusion. Through the evaluation process, the school will work with the person providing the technical assistance to develop an action plan.

The institute will take place October 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the fee for the course is only $25, which includes a continental breakfast and eligibility for seven PDP�s from the Massachusetts Department of education.
�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.�

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 the Center for the Study of Sport in Society
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is one of the world�s leading social justice organizations that use sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. The flagship organization located in the heart of Boston, Mass. was founded in 1984 by Dr. Richard Lapchick. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes. Sport in Society�s innovative programs are all staffed by former college or professional athletes and have been awarded America�s most successful violence prevention program by Lou Harris, the Peter F. Drucker Award as the most innovative non-profit program in the social sector, and most recently was recognized by the Boston Red Sox for its dedication and service to the community.