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Disability Pride Month; Jim Murdock, MEd, ATC

July 20, 2026 by Beth Sitzler

Building a More Accessible Profession

After the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law July 26, 1990, Disability Pride Month was created to commemorate this landmark law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in public life. In honor of Disability Pride Month, which features the theme “The World Works Better With Us” this year, NATA Now is highlighting members of the NATA Accessibility Panel throughout July.

February 26, 2018 by NATA Staff

How to Address the New Blood Biomarker Test

By Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, PhD, ATC, FNATA, Professor and Director, Athletic Training Programs, John P. Wood D.O. Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine Research Professor, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona A.T. Still University

February 19, 2018 by NATA Staff

Here is Your February 2018 PR Tip

The NATA Public Relations Committee has developed targeted PR packages to assist ATs with promoting the profession and connecting with external stakeholders during National Athletic Training Month (NATM).

February 5, 2018 by NATA Staff

Statement on Handling Sexual Abuse

A recent high profile sexual abuse and misconduct case in athletics and a subsequent bill that details new reporting requirements, passed in both the U.S. House and Senate, have prompted many organizations to take action to help protect others from these types of horrific and unconscionable actions.

February 1, 2018 by NATA Staff

NCAA Addresses Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Exertional rhabdomyolysis, an excessive breakdown of muscle fiber during physical activity, is a dangerous health and safety issue – and one that is preventable. To shine a light on exertional rhabdomyolysis, NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline, MD, has issued guidelines that athletic trainers can use to prevent this life-threatening occurrence from taking place.

January 22, 2018 by NATA Staff

January 2018 PR Tip

Build relationships with other local health care professionals.

January 2, 2018 by NATA Staff

New Hire Checklist Available

The January NATA News featured an article by the Transition to Practice Workgroup, detailing its findings in relation to helping athletic trainers successfully transition into the field of their employment. The article discussed various aspects of transitioning to practice and recommendations for the individual, employer and professional education program.

January 2, 2018 by NATA Staff

NATA Now

Building a More Accessible Profession

How to Address the New Blood Biomarker Test

Here is Your February 2018 PR Tip

Statement on Handling Sexual Abuse

NCAA Addresses Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

January 2018 PR Tip

New Hire Checklist Available

Developing an Athletic Medical Review Board

The Visiting Team

ATs Attend Dance Conference

Meet the Go4Ellis Team in 2018

Building a More Accessible Profession