Knowledge: disabled
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General)
http://www.disabilityresources.org/SPORTS-GENERAL.html - Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities.
- 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.
- Disabled Shooting
http://www.targetriflesa.com/disabled_shooting.htm - Paralympic sport since the first Paralympic games in 1964. Introduction.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- SPLORE
http://www.xmission.com/~splore/ - Outdoor adaptive sports and activities. Provides information about the programs and contacts. Based in Utah.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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