From Access to Action: An Immersive Afternoon to Reimagine How Communities Integrate Movement
- Michael Stack
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
An Immersive Afternoon to Reimagine How Communities Integrate Movement Into Everyday Life
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and shared vision as we explore how movement can become a more accessible, inclusive, and embedded part of everyday life.
This gathering brings together community leaders, partners, advocates, and changemakers committed to improving health equity by addressing the systems and environments that shape physical activity and wellness.
More Than Movement exists to help communities move beyond isolated programs and toward sustainable systems change—where movement is built into the places people already live, work, gather, and heal.
Date: Sunday July 19, 2026
Time: 2-5pm
Location: The Kensington Hotel (3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108)
Registration: $50 Individual | $75 Couple
Event Schedule
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Arrival + Networking
Guests are welcomed with light, healthy refreshments and open networking opportunities.
Throughout the space, you’ll experience stories of impact, community voices, and visual reflections highlighting how movement transforms health when access is prioritized.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Welcome + Event Framing
Opening remarks from leadership on the vision behind the More Than Movement Collaborative.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Movement as a Vehicle for Health Equity
A dynamic conversation with community leaders and experts discussing how movement can be integrated into everyday life—not as a program, but as part of the systems where people live, work, and gather.
Topics include:
Gaps in access to movement and physical activity
Why traditional wellness approaches often fall short
Community-led models that create lasting change
Opportunities for scalable systems transformation
Audience Q&A
Panelists:
Anna Dusbiber, Community Support Manager - Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
Rebecca Fleming, Director of Community Health Initiatives - Packard Health
Justin Harper, Co-Founder/Director - CLR Academy
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Gentle Movement Experience
A short, inclusive movement experience designed for all comfort levels.
This is not a workout—it’s a demonstration of what movement can look like when it is welcoming, accessible, and connected to community.
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Roundtable Conversations
Facilitated small-group discussions focused on practical ideas and shared opportunities for collaboration.
Together, we’ll explore:
Where movement already exists within our organizations and communities
What barriers prevent deeper integration
What it would look like to embed movement into existing services and systems
4:00PM – 4:30 PM
From Listening to Action: Our Community Roadmap
An interactive presentation sharing what we've learned from more than 15 listening sessions with local community-based organizations and how those insights are shaping the More Than Movement Collaborative's strategy.
Topics include:
What we consistently heard from organizations across Washtenaw County
The greatest barriers to integrating movement into existing community services
Opportunities where movement can amplify—not compete with—organizations' existing missions
The Collaborative's strategic framework for supporting community partners
Our phased plan to build capacity, pilot solutions, and scale sustainable impact
Where community members, organizations, and funders can help shape what comes next
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Closing + Next Steps
A brief closing reflection and invitation to continue the work together.
Opportunities to engage may include:
Participating in future listening sessions
Exploring pilot partnerships
Collaborative funding conversations
Follow-up strategic discussions