This section of our website contains useful links to adaptive recreation equipment websites, adaptive sport and recreation associations and information resources that may be of use to you in your efforts to actively engage in recreation and leisure activities in your community. We have also provided our contact information if you would like to explore staff or volunteer training sessions on inclusive recreation. Enjoy!
ADAPTIVE RECREATION EQUIPMENT WEBSITES AND CATALOGUES
Manufacturing Genuine Thrills: IKan Bowler
Wheelchair Net: provides web links to equipment and resources
USEFUL RECREATION FOCUSED WEBSITES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES
American Dance Wheels (local)
National Arts and Disability Center
VSA, the International Organization on Art and Disability
Philadelphia PowerPlay: (Local -power wheelchair floor hockey)
Pegasus Riding Academy (Local)
Quest Therapeutic Riding (Local)
American Water Ski Association
Jardel Recreation Center Programs for Special Populations (Local)
Carousel House (Local)
PA Center for Adaptive Sports (Local)
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
International Association for Disabled Sailing
American Disabled Golfers Association
National Alliance for Accessible Golf
United States Tennis Association(click on link for Adaptive Tennis)
United Cerebral Palsy:(Sports and Leisure Resources)
OTHER USEFUL SITES
Americans with Disabilities Act
Kids Included Together: National Training Center on Inclusion
National Center on Accessibility
National Institute on Recreation Inclusion Resource Center
New York State Inclusive Recreation Resource Center
Institute on Community Integration
USEFUL MAGAZINES
Ability: http://www.abilitymagazine.com/
Active Living (Play to Podium Magazine): http://play2podium.com/
Exceptional Parent: http://www.eparent.com/
Special Living: http://www.specialiving.com/
Sports N Spokes: http://www.pvamagazines.com/sns/
Paraplegia News: http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/
New Mobility: http://www.newmobility.com/
Mainstream: http://www.mainstream-mag.com/
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Experience has shown that inclusion is not possible without staff and volunteers that are prepared and committed to serving children with disabilities. Contact Temple Univerisity's Therapeutic Recreation Program (recreationtherapy@temple.edu) or any of the IRC partners to discuss staff and volunteer training needs your agency may have related to inclusive recreation programming.