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Paul Ward
MS, MPA
Director of Adaptive Sports, Franciscan Children's
Locations
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
University of Illinois
2006
Urbana/Champaign
IL
Graduate School
University of Illinois
2008
UrbanaChampaign
IL
Graduate School
University of Illinois
Urbana/Champaign
IL
Graduate School
Suffolk University
2024
Boston
MA
Fellowship
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
UMASS Chan Medical School
Worcester
MA
Professional History
Paul received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sports and Tourism and his Master of Science in Sports Management from the University of Illinois. Additionally, he has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Suffolk University and has completed the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program from UMASS Chan Medical School. Most recently he was Coordinator of Adaptive Programming at NYC Parks and the Coordinator of Disability Services and Guest Relations with the New York Yankees.
I believe in the power of sport and recreation and the positive impacts that it can have on children and families. Adaptive sports gives an opportunity for athletes to build social skills, increase their physical fitness and support one's mental health.