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Handicapped Scuba Association
The HSA was founded in 1981 by Jim Gatacre and is now the world's leading authority on recreational diving for people with disabilities. Headquartered in California, HSA INTERNATIONAL extends its underwater educational programs worldwide. |
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Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America
The PCBA works closely with hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. A large percentage of people who work within institutions are non hunters. Through matched involvement with PCBA and the patients of the facilities, nurses, doctors, therapists and |
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United Foundation for Disabled Archers
If you are a physically challenged hunter looking for unique bowhunting adventures, the United Foundation For Disabled Archers (UFFDA) has the opportunity you have been searching for. |
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International Wheelchair Basketball Federation
IWBF is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to play the game of wheelchair basketball. IWBF has the following mandate |
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National Wheelchair Basketball Association
The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is comprised of 181 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists of men's, women's, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United State |
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United States Deaf Basketball
The Akron Club of the Deaf in Ohio sponsored the first national basketball tournament in 1945, at which time it established the American Athletic Union of the Deaf. The organization was later renamed the American Athletic Association of the Deaf, and |
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National Wheelchair Poolplayer Association
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American Blind Bowling Association
The American Blind Bowling Association
(ABBA) is the official North American sanctioning organization for blind ten pin bowlers. It was founded in 1951 by a few dedicated blind bowlers in New York and Philadelphia who realized the value of a nation |
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American Canoe Association
The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a nationwide, not for profit organization that is in service to the broader paddling public by providing education on matters related to paddling, supporting stewardship of the paddling environment, and enablin |
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United States Sailing: Sailors with Special Needs
Created in 1998, the US Disabled Sailing Team (USDST) annually recognizes the top three teams in the classes chosen for the upcoming Paralympic Games. Qualifying for the USDST indicates that the athlete or team may be a serious contender to represen |
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Universal Wheelchair Football Association
Universal Wheelchair Football is an adaptation of American football that gives any person who wants to, a chance to play and have fun participating in this exciting sport no matter what his or her ability and not limited to people in wheelchairs. |
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United States Handcycle Federation
The United States Handcycling Federation (USHF) was formed in 1998 by wheelchair athletes, coaches, and supporters to promote integration of athletes with and without disabilities in the sport of cycling. |
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American Amputee Hockey Association
The AAHA had its first National Camp of the 2007 season in Connecticut this past weekend. There were many new players from all over the United States that attended the camp with hopes to represent TEAM USA's Amputee Hockey Team! |
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United States Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association
The U.S. EWHA is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation, and member of Disabled Sports USA, dedicated to allowing many participants the opportunity to play electric (power) wheelchair hockey. Our sport is called PowerHockey™. |
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North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
“NARHA is a membership organization that fosters safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, standards and research for people with and without disabilities.” |
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R-ONE
We are R-ONE. Rider owned and rider operated. R-ONE builds, rides, races, and sells Fourcross bikes. In the past years nobody has ridden more, raced more, built more or sold more in regards to the fourcross world. R-ONE hails from the epicentre of th |
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Spokes 'n Motion
Spokes'n motion services not only include the distribution of equipment but the advice of program and instructional services. Equipment and services now cover skiing, water sports, wheelchairs, cycling, travel, adventure sports, and new to services a |
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Colours Wheelchair
The Colours Wheelchair company makes the most innovative manual wheelchairs and wheelchair accessory items on the market. Colours is constantly searching for ways to improve the lifestyle of the disabled and surrounding communities. We are owned and |
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Disabled Sports
We provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and
dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programs. |
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Sun Valley Adaptive Sports
A nonprofit organization located in Ketchum, Idaho. In 1999, SVAS incorporated and became a chapter of Disabled Sports USA. This partnership enabled us to network with 80 of the top adaptive sports programs in the country. Executives and program dire |
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Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte
In summer and winter, skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, fly-fishing and horseback riding at the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte provides people of all abilities with terrific opportunities for fun and friendship! |
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Breckenridge Outdoor Recreation Center (BORC)
Following the same philosophy as Wilderness Inquiry, BORC brings together people of all abilities. For 20 years, BORC has offered outstanding wilderness trips, professional training, canoe expeditions, the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new f |
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Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team
In Canada and Europe it's called "sledge" hockey. Played mainly by people with various lower extremity disabilities, using sleds affixed to 2 hockey skate blades under the seat. (Sleds are about 3 inches off the ice and are 2-4 feet long. Players us |
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Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association
CWBA is in the business of promoting excellence and developing opportunities for Canadians in the game of wheelchair basketball. |
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Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
Outdoor adventures include ocean sailing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, snow skiing, horse-packing, water skiing, deep sea fishing, back packing, freshwater fishing, winter camping, dog sledding, sea kayaking, and family camping. This program |
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Challenge Aspen
Challenge Aspen offers year-round adventures for children and adults that cater to both groups and individuals in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
Group Programs: Challenge Aspen will accommodate specific groups complete with organized accommodations, t |
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Chicago Blizzards Sledge Hockey Team
Contact the Chicago Park District for information about sled hockey and many other adaptive sports |
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Courage Center
DS/USA offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. |
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The Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA)
DAAA was formed in 1985 to develop, promote and provide quality amateur level athletic opportunities for dwarf athletes in the United States. The organization is dedicated to serving the estimated quarter million Americans who are dwarfs (4'10") due |
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International Paralympic Committee Information on Boccia:
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
No matter what your disability, NCPAD has thousands of resources for fitness and exercise. Search the NCPAD database of fact sheets, video clips, articles, programs, facilities, equipment, and fitness specialists. NCPAD has resources for all types of |
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National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA)
Already, in more than 40 states throughout this country, NDSA is a resource thatthe member athlete can turn to for help in coordinating his or her training. Headquartered in Newport, R.I., NDSA strives to enable its athletes to compete at their peak |
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National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
ational Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic promotes rehabilitation by instructing severely disabled veterans in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and providing an introduction to other adaptive activities and sports. Participation is open to mil |
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National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)
NSCD offers sports and recreation for the whole family, young or old, novice or advanced. It's a good place for a vacation and year-round sports instruction and activities ranging from skiing and snowboarding to bicycling, hiking, sailing, rock-clim |
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New England Bruins
The New England Bruins Sled Hockey Program leads the development of sled hockey throughout New England. |
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New England Handicapped Sports Association
Anyone can learn to ski. NEHSA offers adaptive ski lessons to people of all ages and all disabilities. Skiers participate in either a stand up or sit-down program, some people try both. NEHSA will provide you with your adaptive equipment, instructor |
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Northeast Passage, a DS/USA local chapter
Northeast Passage holds events and trips, provides sports instruction, equipment and equipment rental, lists sports organizations, and much more. |
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Health and Fitness Program
Blackhawk Sled Hockey Team
The RIC Blackhawk Sled Hockey Team made history by being the first U.S team ever to win the senior division of the annual North America sled hockey tournament sponsored by the Ontario Sledge Ho |
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The Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped, Inc. (SABAH)
The Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped, Inc. (SABAH) is entering its 20th year of teaching people with physical and mental disabilities to ice-skate. Starting at 16 months of age through adulthood, more than 8,000 people have learned |
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Special Olympics International
The 20th of July 1998 marked the 30th Anniversary of Special Olympics. To honor this momentous landmark, Special Olympics launched a year-long, around-the-world celebration, which will culminate in July 1999 at the Special Olympics World Summer Game |
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Wheelchair Sports, USA
Wheelchair Sports, USA, now in its 42nd year, was founded in New York in 1956 in conjunction with the first National Wheelchair Games at Adelphi College. The initial impetus to organize Wheelchair Sports, USA, grew out of the interests of athletes w |
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Wilderness Inquiry
Everyone owes themselves a visit to mother nature through Wilderness Inquiry (WI) sometime, if not once a year. WI creates outdoor adventures. Since 1978, more than 40,000 people of all ages and abilities have participated on dogsled, skiing, canoe, |
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Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing
A not-for-profit group in Wintergreen, Virginia that teaches adaptive skiing to people with any type of disability. See their Web site for all the details and to contact them. |
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Wheelchair Skater
Wheelchairskater.com has been helping this fledging sport plant its roots in the wheelchair and skate communities. We are currently working on updating the webpage, preparing for the Chair Devils DVD premeire and planning our summer tour. Expect new |
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Quad Rugby Central
If you're a serious rugby fan you're probably tired of your browser not defaulting to a wheelchair-sports page. We can fix that pet peeve by making Quad Rugby Central your browser's start-up page. It's easy to do and takes about 30 seconds! Here how |
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Power Wheelchair Racing
Power Wheelchair Racing can be done by anyone with a power chair. This sport is good for your mind, body, and soul. |
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Rob Machado
Machado is a very good friend of and served as an inspiration to quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer of the Life Rolls On Foundation. Rob is presently voted in surf magazine polls as on the readers' favorites every year, and has many sponsors, includi |
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