October is National Physical Therapy Month.  Physical Therapists are “movement experts.” Our role is to improve the quality of life through exercise, hands-on care, and provide education across the life span.  This month the goal is to promote movement.  Physical activity could include taking a daily walk, participating in a fitness class, or doing a house chore.  Let’s choose to become more active today! #letsgetmoving, #ChoosePT Side note: Shout out to our own Physical Therapist, our fellow founding member Gillian Christian! We celebrate you and your service all month long! Want to learn more about Gillian? Check out her bio here: https://abilitybeyondfitness.com/about-us/

It is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Ieoh Ming Pei (a Chinese-American architect) stated “success is a collaboration of problems solved”. This quote reflects the mission and vision of Ability & Beyond Fitness.  Our success story is to bridge the equity gap in accessing physical fitness activities for individuals with a developmental disability.  Many organizations have united in support of Asian Pacific Americans.  We are an inclusive company where all are welcomed and will be treated equally.  Please leave a comment on what this quote means to you. #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth 

For me, I think of it as something that prevents me from accomplishing a goal. Or maybe it’s an obstacle that hinders me from simply being able to participate in an activity that I enjoy or wish to do.  As I step back to observe the most recent events of this year, I reflect that social barriers have been in place since the beginning of time for specific groups such as people of color and undocumented immigrants. However, have we considered another special group? What about individuals with developmental disabilities? As society continues to confront its unrest and turmoil, I know that individuals with developmental disabilities face many of the…