Cheeri Ong

 

Cheeri Ong

Cheeri Ong is an information specialist at the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD). She received her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and her master's degree in Physical Education with a Specialization in Adapted Physical Education. As an information specialist, she is involved in receiving and processing consumer requests from the NCPAD hotline and email services, as well as updating and expanding current online resources such as the NCPAD Accessible Programs and Organizations Databases. She is also involved in producing videoclips for the NCPAD website. In order to promote awareness of the importance of physical activity for individuals of all abilities, Cheeri has presented workshops and physical activity demonstrations, such as elastic band exercises and adapted yoga for individuals with disabilities, at local and national venues. One of her main goals and interests is to collect more information on accessible physical activity programs and other resources for children with disabilities and their families.