Dr. Lauren Lieberman and the Camp Abilities Movement
From What's New in Adapted Physical Education by What's New In Adapted Physical Education
October 15, 2025 · 1h 1m
About this episode
Dr. Lauren Lieberman discusses her career and the impact of Camp Abilities on inclusive physical education.
In this episode of What's New in APE, Dr. Lauren Lieberman joins the CSLUB scholars and professors (Dr. Lavay, Young, and Bittner) to discuss her remarkable career and lifelong dedication to promoting inclusive physical activity. From her early experiences at Perkins School for the Blind to her groundbreaking work founding Camp Abilities, Dr. Lieberman reflects on how accessible physical education can transform lives. More specifically, in these discussions, Dr. Lieberman shares her academic and professional journey from teaching to being a world renown APE scholar. In addition, she outlines the origins of Camp Abilities at SUNY Brockport and its evolution into a global network of sports camps for children who are blind or visually impaired. Finally, she shares her thoughts on how she sees the field moving forward in the future and provides advise for future graduate APE scholars about seeking diverse experiences, read widely, volunteer, and ask critical questions.
People in this episode
Host: Lauren Lieberman
Guest: Dr Lauren Lieberman
Topics covered
- inclusive physical activity
- adapted physical education
- Camp Abilities
- children with visual impairments
Keywords
- accessible physical education
- sports camps
- global network
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Camp Abilities
Books & works: What's New in APE
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