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Examples of Resources: Local
NCPERID
Organization Description Contacts
Universities- Texas Woman’s Uni. Aquatics program for children twu.edu
- Uni. North Texas Gym based activity for children unt.edu
Community Service Agencies
- Reata Rehabilitation (e.g., Therapeutic Riding)
Provides physical and occupational therapy using horse movement as a treatment tool
reatarehab.org
Hospitals
- Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital (e.g., hospitals, rehab centers)
Physical activity and rehabilitation services for children with orthopedic / neurological disorders
tsrhc.org
Summer/Weekend Camps
- Camp John Marc (e.g.,
summer/weekend camps)
Organized outdoor activities to improve the quality of life of TX children with disabilities
campjohnmarc.org
NCPERID
Examples of Resources: State
Organization Description Contacts
Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons 8 years of age and older who are intellectually disabled.
www.sotx.org
Challenged Sportsmen of America
Outdoor activities for individuals with physical disabilities
challengedsportsmen.org
NCPERID
Examples of Resources: National
Organization Description Contacts
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD)
The mission of the NCPAD is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity.
www.ncpad.org
National Organizations
Resources and guidelines related to physical activity programming for individuals with disabilities
aahperd.org, ncperid.org, naspe.org, cec.org, aapar.org
List-serves and webpages
Provides information about resources and guidelines related to physical activity programming for individuals with disabilities
pelinks4u.compecentral.com aahperd.org/aapar
• Bob Arnhold, Slippery Rock University, PA• Simon Driver, University of North Texas • Sam Hodge, Ohio State University • Scott Pedersen, University of Tasmania, (AUS)• Kristi Roth, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point • Deb Shapiro, Georgia State University• Laurie Zittel, Northern Illinois University
“Continuing to Open the Advocacy Umbrella”
NCPERIDhttp://www.ncperid.org
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