Disabled

» Athletes Helping Athletes
   Provide handcycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics and other adaptive sports equipment to children with disabilities. Includes event list, grant application, letters from recipients, and donation information.

   
   http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/topic.jsp?contentId=1800024

» Challenged Athletes Foundation
   Charity providing grants to athletes with a physical disability. History, news, grantees, newsletter and how to apply for funds.

   
   http://www.challengedathletes.org/

» Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities
   Listing from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

   
   http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/athletes.htm

» Disability Sports
   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.

   
   http://edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin866/

» Disabled Sportsperson Information
   Information about hunting and fishing for the disabled. Includes Canadian and US rules, equipment, organizations and personal story.

   
   http://afarcry.info/

» Dwarf Athletic Association of America
   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.

   
   http://www.daaa.org/

» Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
   Information for the disabled sportsman on hunting, fishing, boating, and a range of other adapted recreational activities.

   
   http://www.fdoa.org/

» Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled
   Contains history, events, press releases, newsletter, and related links. In English and Chinese.

   
   http://www.hkparalympic.org/

» International Badminton Association for the Disabled
   Promotes and develops the sport for people with disabilities. Contains general organization information, rules, calendar, ranking, tournaments, and related links.

   
   http://www.world-disabled-badminton.com/ibad/index1.htm

» Kostas Z Foundation
   An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations.

   
   http://www.kostasz.org/

» National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA)
   National coordinating body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke.

   
   http://www.ndsaonline.org/

» SPLORE
   Outdoor adaptive sports and activities. Provides information about the programs and contacts. Based in Utah.

   
   http://www.splore.org

» Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped
   Events, volunteering information and contacts for this not-for-profit company that provides ice skating education for individuals with disabilities in Western New York.

   
   http://www.sabahinc.org/

» The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General)
   Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities.

   
   http://www.disabilityresources.org/SPORTS-GENERAL.html

» The International Paralympic Committee
   Governing body of sports for athletes with a disability. Features news, events, FAQ, contacts and information on fund raising efforts.

   
   http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/index.html

» World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports
   News, challenges, and contact information from this international organization that develops opportunities in sports for all persons, especially persons with disabilities.

   
   http://www.worldteamsports.org/