Here is a list of organizations that provide aid and information to the disabled. Please know that I don’t endorse any of the places or organizations I list. I just collect and post them. If any of you know reason why a link should be removed, please let me know using the form in the sidebar.. And, if you have some additions, let me know that too.
Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association is for disabled athletes.
Arkansas Disability Coalition is “a statewide organization that assists families and individuals with all types of disabilities by providing information, support, resources, and training.”
Assistive Technology Partners is a program through the University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus. Their mission is “…to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest potential through the use of assistive technology, by providing exemplary clinical services, consultation, education, research and innovative technology development.” There is a wealth of helpful information on their website. Thank you Elmer George for bringing this program to my attention.
The National Audubon Society sponsors Birdability.
“Please explore this website, where you can find ways to connect with other birders who experience accessibility challenges, as well as helpful links and resources. We invite you to add a Birdability Review to the Birdability Map, and complete the Birdability Birders’ Survey 2020 if you experience accessibility challenges while birding (check out more information below). We hope you’ll watch, listen and learn more about Birdability, what an accessible trail really is, and the steps you can take to make birding more inclusive for everybody! We look forward to birding with you!”Bridge II Sports in Durham, North Carolina, offers a wide variety of adapted sport opportunities. In addition to team sports, they have fishing and kayaking. Their phone is 866-880-2742 and email is admin@bridge2sports.org . Here is their website: https://www.bridge2sports.org/about/ . Thank you to Marya who wrote to tell me about Bridge II Sports and says she is starting to lead hikes for them.
British Disabled Angling Association is an organization that “was founded in 1996 to develop opportunities for disabled people of all ages and abilities to access the activity of fishing in the UK.”
Caring4OurKids.com Thank you Cyrus Dylan for the Caring4OurKids link and for the the following links: Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents Resources for Military Families.
Denver Office of Disability is conducting a community survey that will allow you to provide input for consideration in the planning process for “Denver Moves: Pedestrians & Trails” . Thanks to Kathy Crawford for information on this and other ADA resources in Colorado.
Easter Seals has camps and recreation programs for the disabled. To learn about opportunities near you, check their locator map.
EldersCorp “Links to state-by-state resources including ADRCs, caregiver assistance, disaster preparedness, elder abuse, employment training, healthcare fraud, legal assistance, long-term care, Medicaid, Medicare, nutrition, and prescription drug assistance.”
Fishing Has No Boundaries is a “National Organization with 23 chapters in 11 states.”
Limb Loss Alliance bills itself as “The Information Super Highway of Support and Information for the benefit of the amputee Community and their family and carers within the United Kingdom.”
Meeting The Challenge Phone 719-444-0252 or 1-800-864-4264
MTC provides technical assistance and training to cites across the US to help them achieve ADA requirements under Title II and III of the 2010 ADA Standards. This includes outdoor recreation areas.Outdoors For All is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization “providing year round instruction in outdoor recreation for people with physical, developmental, and sensory disabilities since 1979. Outdoors for All’s year round programming includes snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, cycling, hiking, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking, day camps, water skiing, rock-climbing, camping and Custom Events.”
Rocky Mountain ADA Center Phone 1-800-949-4232
They “provide information on the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) to individuals and organizations throughout Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota.”Soldiers to Summits is a program of No Barriers Soldiers, which is part of No Barriers USA. They help veterans with a wide range of disabilities from PTSD and TBI to amputations. “Our programs permanently impact lives by helping disabled members of all military branches tackle personal challenges. Mountains serve as both metaphor and training ground for stretching goals, building world-class teams, innovating through adversity and stepping up to lead and serve others….”
Tug McGraw Foundation helps people with brain-related trauma and tumors.
Wonder Moms is a nonprofit source of information for disabled people and those caring for them. Have a look at their website and check out listings under Resources at the bottom of their page.
Wounded Warrior Project To find a local Physical Health & Wellness coordinator for information about a wide variety of adaptive activities and sports you can send an email to: resourcecenter@woundedwarriorproject.org. You can call 888-997-2586 or 904-405-1213.