Wellness Matters
2025 Program Information
The UH Mānoa Center on Disability Studies offers physical activity programs for those with disabilities. Programs run several times a year.
See the posted flyers below for program information for 2025 and email Dr. Kelle Murphy at kellm@hawaii.edu for more information.
Participate in Wellness Programs Tailored to the Disability Community
Offered by Kelle L. Murphy, D.P.E., CAPE, Center on Disability Studies
Physical Activity Program
Open to individuals with I/DD ages 14-adult, family members, and caregivers. Parents/guardians, or coaches please attend if adult child needs assistance.
Classes offered:
- Adapted physical activities, Paralympic activities, and popular sports
- Once a week for 8 weeks for 1 hour in evenings
- Small class sizes of 10 for maximum participation and skill development
- Fall and Spring; Yoga Studio 3 Lower Campus, UHM; $125/child
Swim Safe: ASD Program
Open to individuals with ASD ages 4-adult. Parents/guardians and/or family member serve as the instructor.
Classes offered:
- Learn basic swimming skills and safety skills
- Once a week for 10 weeks, 30-min lessons; 5 families per lesson
- Two locations: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Salvation Army Kroc Center, Kapolei;
- $100 per child
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Sessions offered throughout the year
Inclusive First Aid/CPR/AED
Open to adults with I/DD, family members, and caregivers. Parents, guardians, coaches please attend if child needs assistance.
Classes are offered each semester in events 2 days a week:
- Modifications for various disabilities. Culturally relevant curriculum.
- First class: First Aid 5-8 PM; Second class: CPR/AED 5-8 PM
- Must attend both classes for American Heart Association certification
- Location: Center on Disability Studies Library, UHM
- Cost: $17.80 per person; 6 participants