- All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using all-terrain vehicles. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are among the most popular recreational vehicles in the nation today, but along with popularity comes increased risk and sometimes carelessness. Don’t spoil the fun—get a copy of this timely list of safety reminders today.
- Armchair World: Handicapped-Accessible Tours fishing, kayaking, white-water rafting…
- BlueHair Actionware – Sportswear for GeezerJocks "You won’t find ultra low-rise, v-cut, shrink wrapped styles here, just high quality, comfortable clothing for the seasoned athlete who demands high functioning fashion. Step aside, whippersnappers, your mommy and daddy are stylin’ now."
- Boating Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about boating. An afternoon on the water in an open boat is one of summer’s most alluring pastimes. Keep all your sailors and yourself safe and dry with this informative compilation of common-sense rules for mariners of all ages.
- Canadian Olympic Committee
- Canadian Paralympic Committee
- Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
- Disabled Sailing
- GeezerJock: The Masters Sports & Fitness Magazine covers "the new and active way of growing old in America. No longer are people settling for shuffleboard. Or mall walking. Or deep knee bends. They are running track, playing baseball – yes, hardball! – and even surfing well into their 60s and beyond. In print and online, GeezerJock celebrates the regenerative power of sports, activity and competition."
- International Paralympic Committee
- International Tennis Federation’s Wheelchair Tennis
- Motorcycle Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using motorcycles. "Born to be wild" may be an anthem for a generation of motorcycles enthusiasts but the accident rates are a sobering reminder that there’s more to riding than the romance of the open road. Make that inner "Easy Rider" a "Safer Rider" with this valuable list of statistics and safety tips.
- National Disability Sports Alliance
- National Wheelchair Basketball Association
- North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
- Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association [Canada]
- Personal Watercraft Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about personal watercraft. Rules and safety tips for using a personal watercraft.
- Snowmobile Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using snowmobiles. The lure of a pristine, snow-covered mountainside is irresistible for snowmobile aficionados and to make sure you get back to the lodge safely, check out this handy review of do’s and don’ts for this fast-growing winter sport.
- Special Olympics
- Special Olympics Maryland
- Sportability is a British charity that provides sporting and adventurous activities for people with all forms of paralysis. Their motto is "If I can do this, what else can I achieve." [Note: the side navigation in this site doesn't work well in Firefox on the Mac so you will need to View Source to get at the side navigation links.] [United Kingdom]
- Sports ‘n Motion services include the distribution of equipment, sports program advice, and instructional services for the disabled community. Equipment and services now cover skiing, water sports, wheelchairs, cycling, travel, adventure sports, and acccessibility products.
- TAASC The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition
- U CAn Do Wheelchair-height pinball machine
- USA Tennis Association’s Special Populations Program established to promote and develop adaptive recreational tennis programs for those individuals with differing abilities
- USA Tennis Wheelchair report from the USA Tennis Association, 2 June 05
- Wheelchair Sports and Recreation News and Final Scores
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