Recreation Resources
Achilles includes people with all kinds of disabilities, such as visual impairment, stroke, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, traumatic head injury, and many others. Runners participate with crutches, in wheelchairs, on prostheses, and without aids.
Promotes the overall growth and development of sports, recreation, leisure, health and fitness activities for persons with physical disabilities targeting programs and services for children and newly disabled adults in a manner similar to the sports and recreational opportunities afforded non disabled children and adults throughout America.
AHA, Inc., promotes the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for people living with disabilities. Their site offers a listing of certified therapists by state.
Buddie's Veterans Adaptive Golf.
In conjunction with the Kansas City VA Hospital offer a rehabilitative and therapeutic golf and life skills program designed to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of disabled veterans.Disabled air plane pilot program
They are a flight school that trains disabled people to become pilots located in Big Bear & Murrieta CA.The site includes a schedule of events and information on adapted fitness workshops and seminars; internship openings at DS/USA; links to DS/USA Chapter Web sites; access by program/activity, major events, and equipment of DS/USA chapters and regions; and links to other Web sites related to disabilities, including other disabled sports and recreation sites.
The club promotes participation and viewing of extreme wheelchair sports such as chairing, sitski, 4 cross, body surfing, and power wheelchair racing. The organization conducts a number of sporting events each year.
The concept is a way for quadriplegics of level C5 or lower to have the ability to go fishing using only their physical strength, coordination, and dexterity – no electronic devices.
Maintains a listing of wheelchair accessible paths and trails.
International Wheelchair Aviators
A worldwide organization of disabled and able bodied pilots.National Alliance For Accessible Golf
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf ("Alliance") is an organization working to ensure the opportunity for all individuals with disabilities to play the game of golf. The Alliance is represented by major golf organizations in the United States, organizations that provide services for people with disabilities, and others who advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities into society. Through GAIN (Golf: Accessible and Inclusive Networks) and other programs, the Alliance promotes inclusion and awareness to the golf industry, golf instructors, and the public.National Wheelchair Basketball Association
The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is comprised of 181 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists of men's, women's, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United States of America and Canada.National Wheelchair Softball Association
In 1976, the National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA) was founded and serves as the governing body for wheelchair softball in the United States.Morgan's Wonderland - The World's First Ultra-Accessible Family Fun Park Designed Especially for Individuals with Special Needs. The mission of Morgan's Wonderland is to set a new standard for excellence in providing outdoor recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that there is a real need for a special place for special people, one that provides an oasis for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers who need facilities specifically designed to assist them in enjoying outdoor activities. www.morganswonderland.com
Physically Challenged Bowhunters Of America
Promotes the sport of archery and bowhunting for people with disabilities.Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports.
U.s. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association
The U.S. EWHA is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation, and member of Disabled Sports USA, dedicated to allowing many participants the opportunity to play electric (power) wheelchair hockey. Our sport is called PowerHockey™.United States Golf Association
Resource Center for Individuals with Disabilities- Gathers and makes available, vital information to potential or current golfers with disabilities and other interested members of the golf and medical communities.United States Quad Rugby Association
Promotes the sport of quad rugby and maintains a listing of regional teams, standings, and events.Formerly known as the disabled team, the new Adaptive Team includes both alpine and cross country skiing in a program managed under the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the parent organization of the U.S. Ski Team.
Wheelchair curling, events, information and insights.
Contains information on wheelchair fencing, schedules, and events.
The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) was created for the enjoyment of participating in hockey. The purpose of this league is to provide an appropriate means for persons in wheelchairs to have the opportunity to play hockey, and have the chance to engage in the competition and excitement of the sport.
Directory of regional affiliated wheelchair sports programs including archery, athletics, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and weightlifting
The Adaptive Golf Foundation of America, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing specialized adaptive golf instruction, life skills, custom equipment and personal enhancement for all physically challenged individuals ages 5-99. Instructional and educational golf programs follow Adaptive Golf Foundation of America guidelines through it's Adaptive Golf Academy.
American DanceWheels is the home of the first American Style Wheelchair Dance Program in the world. Their mission is to provide people of all abilities the opportunity to partner dance.
Established in 1993 after realizing the need for hunting opportunities among people with disabilities. An estimated 1.7 million people with severe physical handicaps enjoy hunting and shooting sports in the U.S
Challenge Air for Kids and Friends, a not-for-profit organization, offers motivational, inspirational and life-changing experiences to physically challenged children and youth through aviation.
The programs offered by NRA's Disabled Shooting Services Department have enabled thousands of American with physical disabilities to enjoy a variety of shooting activities, including competitive events and hunting.
Austin, TX ~ Eels on Wheels Adaptive Scuba Club is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization centered around adults and children with quadriplegia, paraplegia, and disabilities.
Non-profit org. promotes... organizes wheelchair sports... largest sanctioned Regional Sports Group of the N.W.A.A. includes the states of California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Fishing Has No Boundaries, Inc. is the national organization that helps to open up the great outdoors to all people with disabilities through individual chapters throughout the country. Each chapter holds a volunteer supported event allowing people with disabilities to fish for weekend outings.
Fore Hope is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that uses golf as an instrument to help in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities or an inactive lifestyle. The Fore Hope team consists of certified recreational therapists and golf professionals.
Wheelchair Tennis was founded in 1976 when Brad Parks first hit a tennis ball from a wheelchair and realized the potential of this new sport. Still one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world, wheelchair tennis integrates very easily with the able-bodied game since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to rackets and balls.
The National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped, Inc. (NTWH) aspires to be the finest theatre arts-training institution in the world for persons with physical disabilities. They are a non-profit educational, production, and advocacy organization founded in 1977.
Beginning with just a few members in 1994, the N.W.P.A. is growing daily, Nearly 400 members worldwide.
Since 1969, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. (NARHA), has provided Equine Assisted Activity and Therapy (EAAT) programs in the United States and Canada through its network of nearly 800 member centers.
Promoting the new sport of power wheelchair racing. The organization holds a number of racing events throughout the year.
Assists physically and emotionally challenged children throughout the United States and Canada through sports-related fundraisers.
A Handicap state by state guide to hunting and fishing laws and permits.
Promotes the sport of handcycling. Contains a listing of events, competitions, and results.
USPSA is the governing body for Power Soccer in the United States. Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. These participants include persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury and other disabilities.
National governing body for volleyball. Including disabled volleyball.
WSDA organizes, promotes, and directs water skiing for disabled individuals in the United States.
WDUSA, headquartered in NYC, organizes regular social, performance and competitive programs throughout the Tri-States and promotes wheelchair dance across the USA; encourages members involvement in the Sport of Dance; supports and fosters integration of committed able and disabled artists to experiment through wheelchair dance and music; and trains elite “Team USA” athletes to participate in National and International Paralympic Committee Dancesport competitions.
Organizes and sponsors hunts for disabled women, kids and men of all ages.
Wheels 2 Water is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to share the Ocean Experience through Adaptive Surfing and Scuba Diving for everyone with a Spinal Cord Injury.