{"id":14722,"date":"2025-07-18T01:02:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14722"},"modified":"2025-07-18T01:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:02:57","slug":"become-a-community-physical-activity-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14722","title":{"rendered":"Become a Community Physical Activity Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.061%; border-width: 1px; background-color: #DADFE1;\" border=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 99.8172%;\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td style=\"border-width: 1px;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">The Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL) course is FREE and designed for people who are <em>not<\/em> currently exercise professionals. A CPAL can:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Identify physical activity basics, including recommended physical activity guidelines and examples of activities for all ages and levels<\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Discuss the mental and physical health benefits of physical activity<\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Develop safe and effective community physical activity programs<\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Lead community physical activity programs for friends, family members, colleagues and neighbors<\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Meet the needs of people with and without intellectual disabilities through a community physical activity program<\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\">Learn more here: <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW252603019 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/course\/4a5x67vzw\/community-physical-activity-leader-cpal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW252603019 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252603019 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Community Physical Activity Leader<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252603019 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252603019 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ACE\u2019s mission to Get People Moving extends to all people, including those in underserved communities and with various levels of ability and experience with physical activity. The goal is to empower people from all walks of life to make movement their mission and live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n<p>By becoming a Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL), you will gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to <strong>facilitate physical-activity sessions in your community<\/strong>\u2014outdoors, or in schools, recreation centers, community centers, libraries or places of worship. Learn how to incorporate physical activity into social gatherings in a way that is approachable, yet effective and impactful.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\">ou <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"> have to be an ACE Certified Professional to take this course, which is completely FREE and was designed for people who love to move and get others moving.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"> Imagine being able to organize, promote and then lead community exercise sessions that inspire your friends, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\">family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"> and neighbors to get moving with safe, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\">effective<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"> and enjoyable exercise!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">Read <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW84527745 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/continuing-education\/certified\/december-2023\/8508\/the-far-reaching-impact-of-community-volunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Far-reaching Impact of Community Volunteering<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"> to learn <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">how <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">this type of work brings joy and benefit to both you and the people around you. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">Whether you want to reach a forgotten population or use your passion to give back to the community that raised you, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">first steps toward giving back shared by our experts will help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">et you started.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\">Making Movement Accessible<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">As part of the effort to promote movement for all, A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">CE <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">works<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"> to make physical activity more accessible to communities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"> that may not be traditionally reached by the fitness industry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">, including those with intellectual disabilities.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW214280006 BCX8\">With this in mind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW214280006 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW214280006 BCX8\">this<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"> was designed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">in<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">partnership <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">with <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW214280006 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.specialolympics.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Special Olympics International<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">to be accessible to a wide audience of potential <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">candidates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\">, including those who are new to physical activity or who have intellectual disabilities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">Unfortunately,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"> people with intellectual disabilitie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">often lead more <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW148244041 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10138360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">sedentary lives<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"> and are less physically active compared to the general <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">population<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">Individuals with intellectual disability often spend <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">12 or more hours per day in sedentary beh<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">avior and are at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">high risk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"> for developing <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW148244041 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/380404134_Barriers_to_physical_activity_participation_for_adults_with_intellectual_disability_A_cross-sectional_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">metabolic syndrome, overweight and obesity, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">osteoporosis<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW213954932 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/380404134_Barriers_to_physical_activity_participation_for_adults_with_intellectual_disability_A_cross-sectional_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW213954932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Barriers to physical activity<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"> for this population can be p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">ersonal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">, social, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">financial, organizational <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">and environmental and include limited engagement from ser<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">vice providers, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">insufficient<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"> resources, lack of independent access to community fitness <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">settings,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">reduced <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">physical abilities, low self-confidence, mobility impairments, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">transportation challenges, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">a lack of tailored exercise programs specific to their need<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">s and a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"> lack of encouragement <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">from caregivers, friend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"> and family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"> members<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\">The CPAL&#8217;s Role<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">is estimated that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">approximately<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">9%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\"> of peopl<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">e with an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">intellectual<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">disability<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">meets<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW266485020 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11898381\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW266485020 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">physical activity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">so<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\"> there is plenty of room for improvement. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">This is where <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">a CPAL<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\"> can inspire and implement real<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">world change<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">, and there is a specific module in the online CPAL course focused on working <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">with individuals with developmental disabilities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211749419 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84527745 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214280006 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148244041 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213954932 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266485020 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">Complete this course to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">turn the tide on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> statistics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> cited above<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> by becoming a knowledgeable volunteer who can serve as a motivator and mentor for others<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">, with or without intellectual disabilities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> hard to overstate how rewarding it is to see<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">folks in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">community <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\">develop<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137210570 BCX8\"> 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