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Celebrating Adapted Physical Education: Colorado’s APE Week and the 2026 Colorado Adapted P.E. Conference

Every year, educators and advocates across the country take time to celebrate…

New Podcast: Great Conversation with Gary from Distinguished PE

I recently had the chance to jump on the podcast with Gary…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

3 Unique Ways to Use the ALLPLAY Frame as a Ramp in Adapted Physical Education

The ALLPLAY Frame offers a versatile way to use ramps in Adapted…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

2026 Adapted PE Teachers of the Year Announced

SHAPE America has proudly revealed its 2026 Adapted Physical Education District Teachers…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

Adapt. Include. Move: Brushing and Flossing Activity in Adapted Health

This is a hands on brushing and flossing activity I do with…

Nicole McCoy

Why the Nex Playground Should Be in Every School

I recently had the chance to share my experience with the Nex…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

Just Adapt It! The Book! – Print and eBook Now Available

Back in March 2025, life threw me a curveball—I burst my appendix…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

The A.P.E. Advocate

IN TRAINING-🤖 About The APE Advocate Bot The APE Advocate is an…

The Future Is Adapted: Why We Must Champion Inclusive Physical Activity Now

In a thought-provoking editorial published in Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (April 2025),…

SHAPE Baltimore Adapted PE Guide

We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Adapted Physical Education at SHAPE…

Building Confidence, One Poker Chip at a Time

When I first arrived in America, I had no idea that my…

Does Adapted PE Have an Image Problem?

If you're an Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher, you've probably spent at…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)