POWER OF PLAY
Virtual Conference
$75
On-Demand through next Summer
Join our Power of Play Virtual On-Demand Conference and get ready to LEARN, ADAPT, INCLUDE and (NEW THIS YEAR!) EMPOWER! Sessions provide participants with the strategies, resources, and best practices needed to make inclusion possible across all settings, in all activities, for children with and without disabilities.
Power of Play participants will have access to all sessions On-Demand through summer of 2026. There will be traditional LEARN presentations full of information aligned to the Standards for Inclusive Recreation Programs, brief recorded ADAPT sessions with tips and tricks to add to your toolbox, INCLUDE Q&A sessions from the presenters, and NEW FOR 2025 EMPOWER panels featuring veteran professionals and field experts who will dive deeply into crucial topics impacting inclusive practice.
"The content of each session was engaging, and it shows the serious, yet playful side of inclusion which is what is needed to make inclusion successful. The speakers were all incredibly knowledgeable, and being able to watch on my own time was invaluable." - POP Participant and Inclusion Manager
LEARN
Traditional LEARN presentations in which speakers share content, information, research, strategies, etc. via slide presentations. These are recorded for asynchronous learning at your own pace with handouts available for download to supplement the video and use for reference.
ADAPT
Quick ADAPT mini-sessions demonstrating an inclusion strategy, inclusive game, creative craft, accessible activity or adaptation tip recorded for learning on your own schedule. These are hands-on and practical recorded sessions designed to provide resources you can add to your “bag of tricks”.
INCLUDE
INCLUDE Q&A sessions with our LEARN and ADAPT presenters answering participant questions about their presentations. These are recorded to be watched on your own schedule.
EMPOWER
The EMPOWER panels feature veteran professionals & field experts who dive deeply into topics impacting inclusive practice. These are recorded with high-level content and challenging discussions to unpack important issues, answer thought-provoking questions, & broaden viewpoints.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
- Recreation Professionals
- Teachers & Educators
- Parents & Advocates
- Therapists & Clinicians
- Recreation & Community Organization Directors
- Afterschool Program Staff
- Camp Counselors
- Teaching Assistants
- Inclusion Specialists
- Anyone passionate about inclusion & the power of play!
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
All are virtual sessions that you can watch from anywhere! No need to worry with flights, hotels, mileage, etc
- Unlimited access thru Summer 2026 to all conference presentations and sessions
- Downloadable session materials, activity guides, games, & tip sheets, etc. to add to your repertoire
- Direct connections to all speakers through email
PRESENTATIONS & SPEAKERS
Speakers from across the world have prepared sessions just for YOU! Speaker backgrounds include Arts Programs, Camps, Non-profit Organizations, Parks & Recreation Departments, Community Programs, Consultants, Universities, Research Centers, Museums, Families & Advocates, Afterschool Programs, Policymakers, Past POP presenters, New POP presenters, NIP Inclusive Recreation Specialists and more! There's something for everyone and you're not going to want to miss out. See session descriptions and speakers below. Details subject to change. Keep checking as we get closer, more sessions may be added.
LEARN PRESENTATIONS
ADAPT SESSIONS
EMPOWER PANELS
CEUs/CEs
CEUs/CEs will not be awarded or processed by NIP directly. However, we will provide documentation of conference attendance upon participant request. This completion certificate will include a brief description of the conference, dates of attendance, confirmation of contact hours, and signature/contact details from Dr. Amanda Kloo, NIP's Director of Inclusive Recreation. Participants should follow the guidelines established by their professional organization or licensing body for earning continuing education units/credits. Participants are individually responsible for understanding these guidelines, securing, and submitting relevant documentation.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Have questions about the conference? Have a group of 5 or more? Just want to talk through the logistics with someone to make sure it's the right fit for you? Give our Director of Inclusive Recreation Dr. Amanda Kloo a call @ 919-314-5540 or shoot her an email at amandakloo@inclusionproject.org.
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