Motor Adaptation Foundation

Vision, Mission, and Projects

The vision of the Motor Adaptation Foundation (M.A.F.) is to alert the organisms, the professionals and the general population of the importance of health education, of an active lifestyle, and the synergy between people and their environment, and a better quality of life. The target population is the elderly, independent or partially-independent, as well as people living with one or several limitations.

The Mission:

The M.A.F. supports the organisms and the professionals who have a mission of helping the elderly and special populations to achieve motor independence (example: M.A.F. is involved in the organization of the 21^st World Congress of "Rehabilitation International", in 2008).

The three main ways to reach the goals of the M.A.F. are:

• the research,
• the education,
• the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

The Projects:

With the modification of some lifestyle habits, the M.A.F. tends to encourage:

• the optimal development of the person,
• the independence of the person,
• a better relationship with the environment,
• a better quality of life,
• a permanent achievement of wellness.

• The 21^st World Congress of "Rehabilitation International", in 2008,
• The crossing of Canada on a tandem bicycle, 2003,
• The needs assessment of Adapted Physical Activity Programs for the Elderly,
• Formation and accreditation course for health professionals,
• Formal application for The Masters' Games with IMGA,
• Formal application for The Masters' Games with WMA.