- Sports
- Recreation
- Leisure
- Exercise and Aerobics
- Groups and Organizations
- Local Parks and Recreation Programs
To locate a specific activity that you are interested in, find the listing under the main category that you would label the activity with. Examples: If looking for "tennis", you would look in the Sports section. If looking for "camping", you would look in the Recreation section. If looking for "gardening" you would look in the Leisure section. Additionally, there is a Local Parks and Recreation Programs section that lists the contacts for parks and programs by county/state. In addition to contacting specific clubs or organizations in Groups & Organizations, check with your local park authority to find out about programs that they offer and to obtain a current schedule of events.
Updated November, 2006
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Q) What types of sports are out there for disabled athletes to compete and play and where can I find a local team in my area?
A) There are many kinds of sports that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. They may be in the form of a team or something that may be done independently. Some sports are limited to only those with disabilities, such as Quad Rugby, and others are mixed, consisting of persons with and without disabilities. Below are names and numbers for sports organizations and information resources about a particular sport or offering a program for that sport. The only way to know if you enjoy playing a sport is by trying it out, so give it a try what do you have to lose.
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Basketball
BARS - Baltimore Adaptive Recreation & Sports
(410) 771-4606 (Voice)
Created to provide recreational opportunities to all ages and all disabilities on both, the recreational and professional level.
Adventist Rolling Knights (Division III)
Jesse Parker
(301) 424-8335 (Voice)
National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) (Division III)
Becky Lehman
(202) 877-1456 (Voice)
Maryland Ravens (Division II)
Eddie Diggs
(410) 679-9264 (Voice)
Air Capital (Division III, Juniors, & Women)
William J. Green, Jr.
(202) 678-2960 (Voice)
Blaze Sports Wheelchair Basketball Clinic
Becky Lehman: (202) 877-1456 (Voice)
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Quad Rugby
National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) Quad Rugby
Heather Campbell
(202) 877.1528 (Voice) or heather.campbell@medstar.net
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Hockey
Special Hockey Washington
P.O. Box 146
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 451-1021 (Voice)
MHickey@specialhockey.org
Loudoun Lightning Sled Hockey
P.O. Box 804
Leesburg, VA 20178
(703) 777-0438 (Voice)
spoe@loudoun.gov
U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (U.S. EWHA)
7216 39th Ave. No.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 535-4736 (Voice)
info@powerhockey.com
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Golf
Eastern Amputee Golf Association
(610) 867-9295 (Voice)
Web site: http://eaga.org
Hosts tournaments in the northeast from Virginia to Maine, has videos for loan as well as clubs, First Swing clinics and more.
Fairfax County Park Authority
(703) 246-5563 (Voice)
For accommodations:
(703) 324-8563 (Voice), (703) 691-0324 (TTY)
Has accessible golf carts and accessible courses
Disabled Sports USA/Nation's Capitol Chapter
(301) 208-8949 (Voice)
Hosts accessible/adapted golf clinics at area golf courses to teach golf to persons with disabilities. Contact Bill Mooers.
Standard and Miniature Golf Courses
Note: Many miniature golf courses have borders in the form of a curb around the playing area and may be difficult to navigate. ECNV has contacted each of the businesses below to ask if they are accessible but has no way of verifying the information provided by them. Please notify ECNV if the listings below are not accessible.
Cameron Run Regional Park
4001 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA
(703) 960-0767 (Voice)
Has accessible course, pool and picnic area.
Champions Go-Kart Tracks & Family Fun Center
13585 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA
Has accessible course in addition to Go-Karts, bumper boats, arcade and batting cages.
Centerville Mini Golf & Games
6206 Multiplex Drive
Centerville, VA
(703) 502-7888 (Voice)
Outdoor, resort type course, 8 Accessible holes, as well as many video and redemption games and accessible laser tag.
Clarendon Kaleidoscope
2900 N. 10th Street
Arlington, VA, 22201
(703) 812-3320 (Voice)
Offers accessible 18 hole outdoor miniature golf course, indoor bumper cars, air hockey, and an arcade.
Jefferson District Park
7900 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA
(703) 573-0444 (Voice)
Has a new accessible miniature golf course as well as a standard 9-hole golf course.
Magic Putting Place
8902 Mathis Avenue
Manassas, VA
(703) 257-7888 (Voice)
Offers a 36 hole course with picnic area. Discounts available for groups booked in advance.
Putters Paradise
22330 Sterling Boulevard
North Sterling, VA
(703) 430-1200 (Voice)
Has indoor course that is partially accessible (half of the holes), and adapted golf clubs.
Sweet Spot Golf Driving Range
3601 Brinkley Road
Temple Hills, MD
(301) 630-4653 (Voice)
Has accessible golf course and driving range.
Upton Hill Regional Park
6060 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
(703) 237-4953 (Voice)
Accessible miniature golf course, batting cage and swimming pool.
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Tennis
Nations Capital Wheelchair Tennis Association
(301) 530-3495 (Voice)
Call to locate accessible tennis events in your local area or to find more information on wheelchair tennis. Contact: Howard Grunfeld
US Tennis Association
Brenda Gilmore
2230 George C. Marshall Drive, Suite E
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 560-9480 (Voice)
A good source of info for wheelchair tennis.
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Snow Skiing and Water Skiing
BARS - Baltimore Adaptive Recreation & Sports
(410) 771-4606 (Voice)
Hosts an array of different sporting and recreational events from table tennis to white water rafting that take place throughout Maryland.
Disabled Sports USA
A national sports organization catering to individuals with disabilities. There are local chapters all over the U.S., including:
Nation's Capitol Chapter
(301) 208-8949 (Voice)
P.O. Box 1546
Olney, MD 20830-1546
Hosts a wide range of recreational activities including but not limited to: Water skiing, fishing trips, golf clinics, picnics, socials, snow skiing, and tubing trips. President - Bill Mooers
Ski for Light, Inc.
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
(612) 827-3232 (Voice)
info@sfl.org
Snowshoe Mountain Adaptive Skiing
10 Snowshoe Drive,
Snowshoe, West Virginia 26209.
(304) 572-6708 (Voice)
info@snowshoemtn.com
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing
Michael Zuckerman
615 Paul's Creek Road
Afton, Va. 22920
(434) 325-2007 (Voice)
info@skiwas.org
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Swimming
Fairfax County Park Authority Adaptive Aquatics
These courses are conducted by the American Red Cross certified Adapted Aquatics instructors and trained volunteers. These lessons are offered at all RECenter pools. Flexible scheduling is available. Classes can also be arranged for school groups and group homes. Call 703-324-8565 for more information.
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Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental retardation to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.
Special Olympics, Virginia
3212 Skipwith Road, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 346-5544 (Voice)
(800) 932-GOLD (in VA only)
info@specialolympicsva.org
Special Olympics, International
1325 G Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005 USA
(202) 628-3630 (Voice)
info@specialolympics.org
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Q) I’m not really athletic but I like to be active and doing things. What types of recreational opportunities are available for people with disabilities?
A) There are a number of recreational activities for all disability levels. With adaptive equipment there are few things a person with a disability can’t pursue within the recreational setting. There are accessible trails and campsites for the outdoor types, accessible airplanes for the adventurous types. For more specific information about accessible recreational activities, be sure to contact your local Parks and Recreational facilities. A directory is included in this FAQ. In addition to the information listed below, ECNV has catalogs of adaptive equipment. Please call ECNV for more information.
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Camping and Summer Camp Programs
American Camping Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
(800) 428-CAMP (Voice)
(317) 342-8456 (Voice)
Call for program and member information. Their American Camping Association Guide sells for $16.95.
American Camping Association - Chesapeake Section
Janet Mellits
(410) 484-1409 (Voice)
3300 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
Resources for Children with Special Needs
200 Park Avenue, South, Suite 816
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-4650 (Voice)
Their annual Special Camp Guide sells for $15.00, it has a section in Spanish.
Christian Record Services
P.O. Box 6097
Lincoln, NE 68506-0097
(402) 488-0981 (Voice)
They offer summer camps, Christian books, tapes, etc. for children and adults with visual disabilities.
Easter Seal North Carolina
2315 Myron Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27607
(800) 662-7119 (Voice)
beach@esnc.org
www.nc.eastersealsucp.com
They loan out adaptive recreation/sport equipment such as beach wheelchairs, hand-cycles etc. In addition to this, they offer summer camps made accessible for children with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-1515 (Voice) or (412) 341-8077 (Voice)
Their Directory of Summer Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities sells for $5.25
National Easter Seals Society
230 West Monroe Street, Suite
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 221-6827 (Voice)
(312) 726-4258 (TTY)
www.easterseals.com
Their Easter Seals Residential Camp Brochure and List of Residential Camping Programs are available free of charge.
National Information Center on Deafness
Galluadet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
(202) 651-5051 (Voice)
(202) 651-5052 (TTY)
Their Summer Camps Resource List is available for $3.00
Porter Satgent Publishers, Inc.
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1400
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 523-1670 (Voice)
Publisher of Directory for Exceptional Children and Guide to Summer Camps and Schools
Nancy Soschin
P.O. Box 9441
McLean, VA 22012
(800) 729-7295 (Voice)
(703) 569-2616 (Voice)
Camplady@ix.netcom.com
Publishes Summer Solutions: Advisors on Camps and Trips
League Serving People with Disabilities, Inc.
(410) 323-0500 (Voice)
Sponsors Camp Greentop Residential Summer Camp in Baltimore, MD for children ages 7 and up. For more information or to register, contact Kim White.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 974-3771 (Voice)
Call for information on accessible camping areas in Maryland.
National Association for Speech and Hearing Action (NASHA)
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD, 20852
(301) 897-5700 (Voice)
Offers a list of summer camps for the speech, hearing and language impaired. Ask ECNV for a copy of this list or order one from NASHA.
National Park Service
Office of Special Populations
800 N. Capital, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
(202) 343-3674 (Voice)
Contact for listings of national parks with accessible camping areas throughout the United States. Offers a Golden Access Passport for individuals who are Blind or Permanently Disabled. This passport is a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife areas.
Wilderness Inquiry
808 14th Avenue, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 676-9400 (Voice)
(612) 676-9475 (TTY)
(612) 676-9401 (Fax)
www.wildernessinquiry.org
Provides adventure-oriented guided-trips via dogsled, canoe and other means of transport from Alaska to Florida specifically directed towards individuals with disabilities.
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Canoeing
American Canoe Association
7432 Alban Station Blvd, Suite B-226
Springfield, VA 22159-2311
(703) 451-0141 (Voice)
www.acanet.org
Offers training courses on canoeing for individuals with disabilities as well as being an excellent resource for information on canoeing.
Montgomery County Adventure Program
12210 Bushy Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 217-6890 (Voice)
Provides a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities available to groups and individuals. Activities include, but are not limited to rock climbing, repelling, spelunking (caving), camping, canoeing and backpacking. Contact: Matt Rowe.
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Flying
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Washington, D.C. 20591
(202) 366-4000 (Voice)
Provides information on flying for pilots who are disabled.
Also contact: Dr. Joseph Spann of the FAA
(405) 954-7692 (Voice)
International Wheelchair Aviators (IWA)
P.O. Box 2799
Big Bear City, CA 92314
(909) 585-9663 (Voice)
(909) 585-7156 (FAX)
IWAviators@aol.com
www.wheelchairaviators.org
An organization created for persons with disabilities interested in flying. IWA has many resources, lists types of hand controls for planes, has "Fly-in's" and is open to everyone.
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Horseback Riding - Therapeutic and Recreational
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
P.O. Box 33150
Denver, CO 80233
1 (800) 369-7433 (Voice)
Promotes therapeutic riding by accrediting the various therapeutic riding programs and also certifies instructors. Maintains a list of members, certified facilities, and is an excellent source of information.
Lift Me Up
P.O. Box 104
Great Falls, VA 22066
Contact Flo Dougherty
(703) 759-6221 (Voice)
National Center for Therapeutic Riding
P.O. Box 42501
Washington, D.C., 20015-0501
(202) 966-8004 (Voice)
Offers group or private lessons, call for more information.
Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program
P.O. Box 184
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 764-0269 (Voice)
nvtrp@bellatlantic.net
Rainbow Center 4-H Therapeutic Equestrian Program, Inc.
8033 Ashton Avenue
Suite 105
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 754-6159 (Voice)
rainbocntr@aol.com
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc.
41793 Tutt Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 771-2689 (Voice)
jhart@ltrf.org
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Hunting and Fishing
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Division
4010 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 11104
Richmond, VA 23230-1104
(804) 367-1000 (Voice/TTY)
Persons with a disability may obtain a special lifetime hunting license and fishing license for $5.00 each as well as a permit to hunt from a vehicle and a permit to hunt with a crossbow.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 974-3195 (Voice)
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Licensing Numbers
Boating, Hunting, & Fishing
(410) 974-3211 (Voice)
Crabbing (410) 974-3558 (Voice)
Persons with a disability may obtain special permits to hunt from a vehicle, hunt with a crossbow, and to hunt using a telescopic sight for shotgun and muzzle loaders.
Patuxent Research Refuge
Cash Lake
Laurel MD
(301) 497-5760 (Voice)
(301) 497-5779 (TTY)
A lake normally closed to the public, Cash Lake has an accessible pier and parking. Individuals with disabilities may apply by calling the above number for an annual fishing permit to fish at Cash Lake.
Paradocks II
Gary Melton: (804) 233-8267 (Voice)
An accessible Fishing Boat that accommodates up to 17 wheelchair users and 30 ambulatory anglers - Fee: Donation Requested
Disabled Shooting Services
National Rifle Association
Dave Baskins: (703) 267-1495 (Voice)
The NRA has a program designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. It includes assistive devices, instruction, an accessible indoor range and is a wonderful source of information.
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Sailing
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
(410) 974-2628 (Voice)
P.O. Box 6564
Annapolis, MD 21401-0564
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Scouting
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
National Capital Area Council
(301) 530-9360 (Voice)
(301) 564-3648 (FAX)
Includes Explorer Scouts and Cub Scouts
BSA Scouting for the Handicapped
1325 Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 125079
Irving, TX 75015
(214) 580-2000 (Voice)
Girl Scouts of the USA
Scouting for the Handicapped
830 Third Avenue @ 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 940-7500 (Voice)
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Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving is a sport that may be enjoyed by practically anyone with a disability. There are numerous ways and places that one may learn and train to become certified as a diver and a few organizations that work specifically with individuals with disabilities. Once certified, you can travel to anywhere in the world to explore the underwater world that allows one to move about free of crutches, wheelchairs or any other mobility device. Even if you are not a strong swimmer, diving can be enjoyed through use of assistive technologies such as an underwater propulsion device.
Handicapped Scuba Association International (HSA)
1104 El Prado
San Clemente, CA 92672
(714) 498-6128 (Voice)
www.hsascuba.com
HSA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to training and certifying divers with disabilities. They also offer courses to instructors that wish to work with individuals with disabilities and can assist in making dive trip reservations and travel arrangements.
International Association for Handicapped Divers
www.iahd.org
Provides training for both, divers and instructors that are or working with, individuals with disabilities.
Also check with your community dive shop or local community college for more training or information.
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Educational Resources
Athletics Department
(202) 651-5603 (TTY)
Department of Physical Education & Recreation
(202) 651-5591 (TTY)
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000 (Voice)
Offers training and coaching opportunities on a variety of sports in a deaf environment.
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Q) What are some types of leisure activities are there for people with disabilities?
A) Leisure is a great way to spend your time, whether it is reading or spending time in your garden. Leisure time is different for every person and you should be able to spend your leisure time as you see fit. Below are only a few options of leisure activities available. Because leisure time is different for everyone please think about what leisure activity would suit you best, and if you need any assistance with how to pursue that leisure activity please contact ECNV for help.
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Dating Services
DateABLE
(301) 657-3283 (Voice)
35 Washington Circle, Suite 205
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
A Maryland based dating service that caters to, but is not limited to individuals with disabilities throughout the United States.
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Gardening
National Council for Therapy & Rehabilitation through Horticulture
9041 Comprint, Suite 103
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 948-3010 ext.16 (Voice)
Concerned with the promotion and development of horticultural therapy as a therapeutic and rehabilitative medium for persons who are disabled or disadvantaged.
Millwood Training Center
5606 Dower House Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20870
(301) 599-8000 (Voice)
See Parks and Recreation Programs listed by county/state and miscellaneous resources for related articles.
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Q) As a person with a disability, why should I exercise?
A) There are lots of reasons to exercise and many of them are the same for people with disabilities as they are for people without disabilities. In short, the body benefits from physical exercise. Not only do the outer muscles that you can see (such as the biceps, et al.) get stronger, sturdier and more dependable, but the muscles that you can’t see (such as the heart, et al.) also benefit. You can become healthier in general and your cardiovascular system will also improve which is important to everyone.
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Q) I figure I get plenty of exercise pushing myself around in a wheelchair all day. Do I really need more?
A) Pushing your wheelchair gets your arms and shoulders some exercise but not all other parts of your body. Exercising your legs (e.g., by riding a stationary bike) can lead to improved muscle strength, tone, coordination, etc. as well as the cardiovascular improvement mentioned above.
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Q) I use a power wheelchair all day and have a tough time getting out of it. What can I do to get some exercise?
A) There are videos of exercises that people can do from a sitting position to increase the internal and external well-being of their bodies. According to the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) “The important thing is not what you do, but that you do something” (for more information about NCPAD, visit them on the web at www.ncpad.org). You can find some of these videos at www.activevideos.com, www.amazon.com and other websites. (Note: Not all of these videos have the word “wheelchair” in the title, so if you are searching a website for one you may get better results searching for ‘seated exercise,’ ‘senior exercise’ or similar phrases.)
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Q) What are some guidelines to consider when planning an exercise program?
A) NCPAD provides an extensive list of guidelines at www.ncpad.org/exercise/fact_sheet.php?sheet=15.
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Q) What are some websites and/or organizations where I can get more information about physical exercise and people with disabilities?
A) These are just a few; there are many others in addition to those listed below.
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Exercise Videos for People with Disabilities
Everyone Can Exercise! Cardio Challenge
Brentwood Home Video
31344 Via Colinas, Suite 106
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Produced: 1995, Duration: 45 min
Seat-A-Robics
Seat-A-Robics, Inc.
P.O. Box 630064, Dept. A93
Little Neck, NY 11363-0064
(800) 484-7046 (Voice)
Produced: 1993, Duration: 50 min $36.95 includes shipping & handling
The New MS Exercise Challenge
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Publications Office
733 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-3240 (Voice)
$15.00, Produced: 1988, Duration: 35 min
The MS Wheelchair Workout
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - New York City Chapter
30 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 463-7787 (Voice)
$15.00, Produced: 1992, Duration: 30 min
People with Arthritis Can Exercise
Arthritis Foundation, Ordering Center
1800 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(202) 537-6800 (Voice)
$12.50, Produced: 1989
Sign 'N Sweat
Galluadet University Book Store
800 Florida Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5380 (Voice/TTY)
$33.00, Produced: 1987, Duration: 60 min
Pathways
Mobility Limited
475 Arbutus Ave.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9253 (Voice)
Produced: 1993
Exercise video for people with limited mobility.
Fitness Is for Everyone
Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0960 (Voice)
$17.00 for each tape, $4.50 for shipping and handling, Produced: 1985, Duration: 35 min
Armchair Fitness
P.O. Box 15707
(301) 588-4095 (Voice)
Chevy Chase MD 20815
Produced: 1984,
An aerobic workout video for people of all ages.
Forever Fit
3752 Brookside Road
Toledo, OH 43606
Produced: 1989, Duration: 30 min
Chair Exercises for the Physically Disabled & Living Longer Population.
Joint Venture
Arthritis Foundation - Metropolitan Washington Chapter
1901 Fort Myer Dr., Suite 604
Arlington, VA 22209
Produced: 1987, Duration: 58 min
An Exercise Program for, People with Arthritis
Senior Fitnessize
P.O. Box 2567
Morganton, NC 28655
(705) 438-9274 (Voice)
Produced: 1986
A scientifically based exercise program developed for senior citizens.
The following adaptive exercise equipment is available from various manufacturers:
Equalizer Exercise Machines
911 Kings Point Road
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-2147 (Voice)
A video showing their equipment is available for viewing at ECNV.
Workout Warehouse
(800) 997-5688 (Voice)
Catalog is available showing various types of exercise equipment.
WESLO TV Rider
Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
P.O. Box 313
Logan, UT 84323
(800) 727-9777 (Voice)
Sells a "WESLO TV Rider" type of exercise equipment.
Therapy Machine
P.O. Box 129
Shelton, WA 98584
(800) 314-4851 (Voice)
Sells a passive/non-passive pedal type machine that is similar to pedaling a bike.
Uppertone: Sixteen Unassisted Exercises for Quads
GPK Inc.
9380 Bond Ave. Suite. B
El Cajon, CA, 92021-2851
(800) 468-8679 or (619) 390-5884 (Voice)
(619) 445-9720 (FAX)
UPPERTONE is a weight machine to be used for 16 exercises from a wheelchair without assistance from others.
Pedal-In-Place Exerciser
Thoele Manufacturing
849 US Route 40
Montrose, IL 62445-3101
(217) 924-4553 (Voice)
Pedal type machine that allows you to pedal your arms and legs at the same time.
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Your local parks departments offer many different types of adaptive/accessible recreational opportunities and classes. These may include: golfing, fishing, horseback riding, skating, boating, disc golf, arts and crafts, dance, fitness programs, nature trails, swimming pools, tennis and much more. For more information on these and other activities, contact your local park's information office. Most parks publish a directory of their programs and activities as well as a schedule of events and classes that they offer. Their directories are an excellent way for one to discover what opportunities are available.
Sports and Recreation groups host a wide variety of activities. They normally have a staff of individuals to help consumers. By joining an organization you will have an opportunity to experience more activities as well as meet other people interested in the same types of sports and recreation that you are. There is normally a membership fee required which is often very low.
BARS - Baltimore Adaptive Recreation & Sports
(410) 771-4606 (Voice)
Hosts an array of different sporting and recreational events from table tennis to white water rafting that take place throughout Maryland.
Contact: Pamela Harris-Lehnert
Delaware-Maryland Paralyzed Veterans Association
28 Peddlers Row, Peddlers Village
Christiana, DE 19702
(800) 786-2039 (Voice)
Dedicated to improving the quality of life through increasing outdoor sports and recreation.
Disabled Sports USA
A national sports organization catering to individuals with disabilities. There are local chapters all over the U.S., including:
Nation's Capitol Chapter
P.O. Box 1546
Olney, MD 20830-1546
(301) 208-8949 (Voice)
Hosts a wide range of recreational activities including but not limited to: Water skiing, fishing trips, golf clinics, picnics, socials, snow skiing, and tubing trips.
Mid-Atlantic Wheelchair Athletic Association
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
P.O. Box 103
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 332-7148 (Voice)
Montgomery County Adventure Program
12210 Bushy Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 217-6890 (Voice)
Provides a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities available to groups and individuals. Activities include, but are not limited to rock climbing, repelling, spelunking (caving), camping, canoeing and backpacking.
Northern Virginia Club for the Deaf
(703) 359-0499 (TTY)
Hosts bowling, basketball and other tournaments and sporting events.
Virginia - Mid-Atlantic Paralyzed Veterans Association
McGuire VA Medical Center
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
Building #507, Suite #320-S
Richmond, VA 23249
(800) 852-7639 (Voice)
Provides a wide range of sports and recreation activities. Directs or supports national competitions and training programs including Basketball, bowling, archery, track and field, tennis, softball, swimming, snow skiing, quad rugby and trapshooting.
Fairfax Falcons
703-324-8371 (Voice)
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/Trs/whlchr.htm
A Therapeutic Recreation Service for youth ages 6-17 provided by Fairfax County.
Nation's Capital Handicapped Sports
P.O. Box 1546
Olney, MD 20830-1546
Contact Person: Bill Mooer
(301) 208-8949 (Voice)
Hosts runs, adapted skiing and water skiing.
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Virginia
City of Alexandria:
Information:
(703) 838-4344 (Voice) (703) 838-4902 (TTY)
Community Centers, Playgrounds and Youth Sports:
William Chesley, Division Chief
(703) 838-4345 (Voice)
Special Needs Coordinator:
Bill Dwyers
(703) 998-5229 (Voice) (703) 931-2815 (TTY)
ADA Coordinator:
Roger Pollard
(703) 838-4343 (Voice) (703) 838-4902 (TTY)
Arlington County:
Information:
(703) 228-4747 (Voice) (703) 228-4743 (TTY)
Therapeutic Recreation:
(703) 228-4740 (Voice) (703) 228-4613 (TTY)
Human Services:
(703) 228-5300 (Voice) (703) 358-4612 (TTY)
Planning and Design:
(703) 228-3681 (Voice)
Fairfax County:
Accessibility Information:
(703) 324-8563 (Voice) (703) 324-3988 (TTY)
Therapeutic Recreation:
(703) 324-5532 (Voice) (703) 222-9693 (TTY)
Leisure Skills Development Programs:
(703) 324-5213 (Voice)
Social Programs for Teens:
(703) 324-5650 (Voice)
Park Authority:
(703) 246-5563 (Voice) (703) 691-0324 (TTY)
City of Falls Church:
Parks & Recreation:
(703) 241-5077 or 5027 (Voice) (703) 241-5137 (TTY)
24-Hr Gym & Sports/Inclement Weather Hotline:
(703) 241-5125 (Voice)
24-Hour Special Events Line:
(703) 241-5178 (Voice)
Fauquier County:
Main Information Number:
(540) 347-6896 (Voice)
When calling, ask to speak to the Recreation Coordinator. At this time, Fauquier County has no special programs for individuals with disabilities or TTY phone numbers.
Loudoun County:
Main Information:
(703) 777-0343 (Voice) (703) 771-5352 (TTY)
Special Recreation Coordinator:
Linda Lifsey, CTRS
(703) 777-0438 (Voice)
Special Recreation Specialists:
Service Area 1 (Eastern Loudoun & Dulles South)
Stacy Adesso, CRTS
(703) 771-5010 (Voice)
Service Area 2 (Leesburg & Western Loudoun)
Katherine Task:
(703) 771-5013 (Voice)
Call the specialist for your area to get a monthly calendar of events. Loudoun County also offers "Homebound Recreation" which are activities developed to meet the needs of children and adults when their physical disabilities prohibit them from leaving their home. A special recreation therapist will come to your home to provide activities at a nominal fee of $4 per hour.
Prince William County:
24 Hour Automated Information Line:
(703) 792-7275 ext.# (Voice)
Then press the extension for the information you are seeking:
Parks Information - Press 100
Accessibility Information - Press 140
Job Line and Personnel Information - Press 150
Community Centers Information - Press 220
Aquatics and Swimming Pool Information - Press 240
Community Sports Information - Press 260
Special Events and Concerts Schedule and Info. - Press 280
Community Relations - Press 285
Recreational Programs and Information - Press 300
Cultural Arts Information - Press 311
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Maryland
Montgomery County:
Information: (301) 495-2525 (Voice) (301) 495-2575 (TTY)
Handicapped Accessibility: (301) 650-2867 (Voice) (301) 495-2576 (TTY)
Prince George's County:
Information: (301) 699-2407 (Voice) (301) 277-8456 (TTY)
Sports Information: (301) 699-2400 (Voice) (301) 699-2404 (TTY)
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