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Below are some useful links about Disabled on Sports - :
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Amputee (10) Archery (3) Athletes (8) Basketball (2) Blind (22) Boccia (2) Camps (11) Cerebral Palsy (7) Cycling (10) |
Deaf (41) Events (27) Golf (25) Hockey (4) Horseback Riding (144) Magazines and E-zines (2) Martial Arts (11) Mentally Challenged (65) |
Regional (44) Running (18) Shopping (11) Soccer (8) Volleyball (3) Water Sports (10) Wheelchair (58) Winter Sports (7) |
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The International Paralympic Committee - http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/index.html
Governing body of sports for athletes with a disability. Features news, events, FAQ, contacts and information on fund raising efforts. |
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National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) - http://www.ndsaonline.org/
National coordinating body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke. |
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Challenged Athletes Foundation - http://www.challengedathletes.org/
Charity providing grants to athletes with a physical disability. History, news, grantees, newsletter and how to apply for funds. |
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Florida Disabled Outdoors Association - http://www.fdoa.org/
Information for the disabled sportsman on hunting, fishing, boating, and a range of other adapted recreational activities. |
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Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities - http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/athletes.htm
Listing from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. |
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SPLORE - http://www.xmission.com/~splore/
Outdoor adaptive sports and activities. Provides information about the programs and contacts. Based in Utah. |
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Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped - http://www.sabahinc.org/
Events, volunteering information and contacts for this not-for-profit company that provides ice skating education for individuals with disabilities in Western New York. |
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Dwarf Athletic Association of America - http://www.daaa.org/
Forms, news, events, contacts and association information from this organization that promotes sports for individuals who are dwarfs as a result of chondrodysplasia or related causes. |
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Disability Sports - http://edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin866/
Overview of sports organizations and offerings, classification systems, major competitions and summaries of recent research papers on disability sport topics; from the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. |
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World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports - http://www.worldteamsports.org/
News, challenges, and contact information from this international organization that develops opportunities in sports for all persons, especially persons with disabilities. |
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Disabled Shooting - http://www.targetriflesa.com/disabled_shooting.htm
Paralympic sport since the first Paralympic games in 1964. Introduction. |
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The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General) - http://www.disabilityresources.org/SPORTS-GENERAL.html
Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities. |
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Kostas Z Foundation - http://www.kostasz.org/
An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations. |
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Disabled Sportsperson Information - http://www.spacestar.net/users/dchriste/
Information about hunting and fishing for the disabled. Includes Canadian and US rules, equipment, organizations and personal story. |
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International Badminton Association for the Disabled - http://www.world-disabled-badminton.com/ibad/index1.htm
Promotes and develops the sport for people with disabilities. Contains general organization information, rules, calendar, ranking, tournaments, and related links. |
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Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled - http://www.hkparalympic.org/
Contains history, events, press releases, newsletter, and related links. In English and Chinese. |
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Athletes Helping Athletes - http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/topic.jsp?contentId=1800024
Provide handcycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics and other adaptive sports equipment to children with disabilities. Includes event list, grant application, letters from recipients, and donation information. |
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University of Alabama Disability Sports - http://www.bama.ua.edu/~uads
Disability Sports program that includes wheelchair basketball, and sport camps and clinics for persons with disabilities. |
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