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ACCESS North Carolina: A Guide to Travel Site Accessibility The 2012 edition of this travel guide was produced by ACCESS North Carolina, a program of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Distribution is coordinated by the NC Department of Commerce through its Division of Travel and Tourism. Sites in this book are also found in the North Carolina Travel Guide produced by the Division of Travel and Tourism. Travel attractions were reviewed by the editor or volunteers as to their physical accessibility. The information in this edition reflects the impressions of site reviewers. Disclaimer

AIM for the Handicapped (Adventures in Movement for the Handicapped) The American Camping Association is a community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience. The Association accredits over 2,000 camps. ACA-accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality. By choosing an ACA-accredited camp, you can be assured that many important questions have been asked and appropriately answered.

AMBUCS This company, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, designs and manufactures therapeutic tricycles (AmTrykes?) to enhance mobility and independence for people with disabilities who are unable to operate traditional bikes / bicycles. This website offers information about the organization and its chapters, a calendar of events, instructional videos, online catalogs, newsletters, and more.

Adapted Physical Education at PE Central In this section of PE Central we share information that should be helpful to those who are responsible for educating students with various disabilities. PE Central provides the latest information about contemporary developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth.

American Art Therapy Association, Inc., The The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) is a national association dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing. Founded in 1969 AATA is a not-for-profit organization of approximately 4,750 professionals and students that has established standards for art therapy education, ethics, and practice. AATA committees actively work on professional and educational development, national conferences, regional symposia, publications, governmental affairs, public awareness, research, and other activities that enhance the practice of art therapy.

American Dance Therapy Association, The Today's Dance/Movement Therapists are graduates of masters degree programs that integrate dancers' special knowledge of body, movement and expressive spirit with the healing skills of counseling, psychotherapy and rehabilitation. We help a wide range of people, from autistic children to seniors in their declining years, from the mentally ill to normal people who have lost touch with their inner truth, from people with spinal cord injuries to people who just have never felt quite at home in their bodies. When words alone are not enough, dance/movement therapists are there to help! Founded in l966, the American Dance Therapy Association works to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and competence in the field of dance/movement therapy. ADTA stimulates communication among dance/movement therapists and members of allied professions through publication of the ADTA Newsletter, the American Journal of Dance Therapy, monographs, bibliographies, and conference proceedings. ADTA holds an annual conference and supports formation of regional groups, conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings throughout the year.

American DanceWheels a non-profit organization in Bala Cynwyd, PA that seeks to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to partner dance by pairing one person with an ambulatory disability with an able bodied partner. Their website contains information about the organization, news, videos, and more.

American Music Therapy Association The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is a national non-profit organization whose goal is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services. This website describes the organization, provides information about careers in music therapy,available products and services, and upcoming events.

American Therapeutic Recreation Association The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest, national membership organization representing the interests and need of recreational therapists. Recreational therapists are health care providers using recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions. ATRA, was incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1984 as a non-profit, grassroots organization in response to growing concern about the dramatic changes in the health care industry. ATRA defines therapeutic recreation as "the provision of Treatment Services and the provision of Recreation Services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. The primary purposes of Treatment Services, which are often referred to as Recreational Therapy, are to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability. The primary purposes of Recreational Services are to provide recreation resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well being.

Ask Dr. Greene An on-line resource established by a certified pediatrician to answer many of your child care related questions.

Autism Society of North Carolina The North Carolina chapter of the Autism Society of America. This website provides information on local resources, special events, summer camps, and an online bookstore

AutismBuddy.com AutismBuddy aims to provide a FREE user-friendly website that provides high quality pintables and resources for teachers and parents for use with children with Special Educational Needs. You will find easy to download resources in many categories including booklets, puzzles and games, flashcards, worksheets, visual timetabling, activities, visual aids, emotions, teaching aids, matching and sorting, classroom display, clip-art, E-books and social skills and many more.

Axis Dance An Oakland, California-based dance company whose missions are 1)to create and perform contemporary dance that is developed through the collaboration of dancers with and without disabilities, 2) to teach dance and educate about collaboration and disability through community education and outreach programs and 3) to promote and support physically integrated dance locally, nationally and internationally. This website includes information about the organization, its performances, workshops and educational programs.

Beach Ability Beach Ability enables people with disabilities to better access the beach and participate in a variety of coastal recreation activities with the aid of adaptive equipment. A great resource for recreational equipment for teenagers and young adults making the transition to adulthood.

BlazeSports America Founded after the 2002 Atlanta Paralympic games, this orgnization provides community-based sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults who are wheelchair users, have a visual impairment, an amputation, or neurological or muscular impairment. Club support and clinics are offered in wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing, wheelchair rugby, swimming and field events. This website offers information about the organization, local club news, and more.

Bounce Back Kids Bounce Back Kids in a non-profit organization that enriches the lives of children with serious medical conditions and their families through free year-round social, athletic, and recreational activities that are offered in a caring and supportive environment that is medically safe. Bounce Back Kids offers individual and group sports training, recreational and social activities and other support services such as a buddy program and college planning.

Boundless Playgrounds Boundless Playgrounds is a non-profit organization that works with communities to facilitate the development of accessible playgrounds. The organization's goal is to give children with physical, sensory, and/or developmental disabilities a chance to experience the joy and fun of a playground. While Boundless Playgrounds is not a playground equipment manufacturer, the organization does provide a wide range of consultant services as well as fundraising ideas. This website provides more specific information about the services they provide, current projects, news, and information on how to get involved.

Bridge II Sports A non-profit organization that creates opportunities for children and adults who are physically challenged to play team and individual sports by providing equipment, developing sport teams and coaching. This website provides information about the organization, adapted sport-specific links, a calendar, a blog, and more.

Bridging Apps A Houston-based not-for-profit organization that seeks to bridge the gap between assistive technology and people with disabilities. This website offers links, forums, community boards as well as a special App tool (called Insignio) designed to help users identify apps that will help people with disabilities better communicate and function in different situations.

CHASE CHASE (the Chapel Hill Adaptive Sports Experience) is a student organization at UNC-Chapel Hill that provides those with disabilities an equal opportunity for recreation and sport. Our objectives are: to provide those with disabilities opportunities for enjoyable and healthy physical activity year-round, to promote greater awareness of the abilities and skills of those with disabilities, and to inform those around campus and within the community of ways to get involved with those with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation. At this website, you can learn more about the organization, review its calendar of events, join its listserv, and more.

Center For Children with Special Needs This web link will direct you to the resources page of the Center for Children With Special Needs (a Program of Children?s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, WA) site. Although much of the information is specific to children in Washington state, the web page also includes a wealth of pertinent information ranging from diagnosis specific fact sheets, injury prevention, playground safety, and school and transitioning topics. Some of the materials are available in Spanish.

Challenged Athlete Fund Challenged Athletes Foundation to provides opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities to pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and competitive athletics. They provide stipends for adaptive sports equipment such as sport wheelchairs (basketball, tennis, rugby, soccer), monoskis, tandem bicycles, and sports prosthetics. They also provide mentorship and community outreach programs. This website offers information about the organization, directions for requesting funds, an events calendar, and more.

Child Care plus+: The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood This website offers a number of free and inexpensive resources to help facilitate the inclusion of young children with disabilities in early childhood programs.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation- Games Computer games for children including, checkers, tic tac toe, save kid city, and flip the chips.

Clinical Center for Development and Learning A multidisciplinary research, technical assistance, and leadership training center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. A component of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, this nationally renowned center provides exceptional programs for people with developmental disabilities and their care providers. This website provides an overview of the center, descriptions of its programs, biographies of its faculty and staff, links to relevant websites, and other information

Creativity in Motion The website of Jennifer Pegram, an educational consultant and dancer who offers both private and semi-private dance classes as well as tutoring sessions in the areas of reading, writing, and math for students with special needs in grades Pre-K to 8 in Cary, NC.

DanceAbility International DanceAbility International?s mission is to encourage the evolution of mixed-abilities dance by cultivating a common ground for creative expression for all people. The mission is accomplished through performance, educational programs, teacher training and workshops. This website has information about the organization, videos of dances, an online store and more.

Disabled Sports USA 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. Participants include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injury, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.

Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. Rescuing unwanted dogs and professionally training them to serve, Dogs for the Deaf provides new freedom for the hard of hearing and a new level of opportunity and enjoyment.

Early Childhood Music and Movement Association The Early Childhood Music & Movement Association is an organization of professional educators dedicated to uniting music and early childhood professionals for the benefit of children. This website describes the organization, lists its conference offerings, and provides links to relavant websites.

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina Easter Seals UCP North Carolina creates opportunities, promotes individual choice and changes the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential for living, learning and working in their communities. Services include individual and family support, children's therapy, advocacy, recreation, equipment, and support groups. This website includes descripitons of their services, news about their programs, job opportunities, and more.

Equus Heals Located in the Sandhills Region of NC, this non-profit organization provides individualized sessions of therapeutic horseback riding (hippotherapy) and other modalities for children with special needs. Established in 2000. The program has been designed around the NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association)Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation. The website describes the programs, including therapeutic and educational opportunities, contact information, and links to similar organizations. (Editor's Note: We've found that the host for this website puts an ad onto each new webpage when it opens. Although this does not affect the quality of the website, it can get a little irritating for frequent visitors)

Family Center on Technology and Disability This program is designed to assist organizations and programs who serve families of children with disabilities by providing information and support on accessing and using assistive technology. It is run through the United Cerebral Palsy Associations and their project partners, Alliance for Technology Access (ATA), the Parent Advocacy Center on Education (PACER), Academy for Educational Development (AED), and InfoUse. This link will take you to their front page where you can choose between their text-only or graphical websites.

Family Village A wonderful program for anyone with a disability, this website integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the internet for persons with disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology,adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature.

Halloween Costumes Instructions and ideas for making halloween costumes for children in wheelchairs. From the Bridge School in Hillsborough, California.

Halloween Safety Tips Safety tips about pumpkin carving, costume wearing, trick or treating, and more, from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Haverich Adaptive Cycles A manufacturer of tricycles, bicycles and tandems for adults and children with mobility impairments. US affiliate located in New Hampshire, this website contains photographs and information about their bikes and accessories.

High Five Buddies Program @ Studio Five Dance Company Dance classes for children with special needs that are free of charge. Instructors and student/dance volunteers help students learn dance, work on motor skills and have positive social interactions. Held at High Five Dance Studios in Fuquay Varina, NC For more information, call 919-577-9955 or click on the link below.

Horse and Buddy Located in Apex, NC, this non-profit organization is dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding including sport, recreation, therapy, and education to people with special needs, while encouraging bonding between horse and rider. This website includes information about the program and its staff.

Horsefeathers of NC Located in Clemmons, NC, this non-profit organization provides animal assisted therapy, (including hippotherapy-therapeutic horseback riding) for people with mental, emotional and physical disabilites. This website includes program and contact information, a calendar of events,and photos of recent outings.

Island Dolphin Care A not-for-profit organization located in Key Largo, Florida that provides dolphin-assisted therapy to critically ill, disabled, and special needs children.

Lekotek The National Lekotek Center aims to contribute to the knowledge base about the link between play and early learning for children with special needs. This website provides information and resources for parents and professionals, including a listing of play and toy ideas developed for different conditions.

Let's Play Project This model demonstration project from the University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology and Virginia Commonwealth University, provides families of children with disabilities with useful resources to help them play through the use of assistive technology. This wonderful web site includes lessons about the role of play in a child?s life, illustrated handouts about adapting toys for use by children with special needs, links to toy catalogs, websites, and lots of other resources.

Mountin' Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center Located in Mars Hill, NC (right across the border from Tennessee), this non-profit center provides hippotherapy/ therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. This website describes this program, provides news and updates about special events, and more.

Mountin' Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center Located in Mars Hill, NC (right across the border from Tennessee), this non-profit center provides hippotherapy/ therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. This website describes this program, provides news and updates about special events, and more.

National Ability Center The National Ability Center is dedicated to the development of lifetime skills for persons with disabilities and their families, by providing affordable, quality sports and recreation experiences. The benefits of these experiences build self-esteem and confidence, enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability NCPAD is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides information and resources on recreation, leisure, exercise and physical fitness for persons at every ability level, particularly those with disabilities.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Located in the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, this national organization encourages and supports people with disabilities who want to participate in some form of regular physical activity. The website includes information about the organization and lots of reports, resources, links, and discussion groups focused on sports and exercise for people with disability.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is one of the Institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Established in 1988, NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. This website contains health information for parents, a directory of national resources, listings of clinical trials, quarterly newsletters, and more.

National Program for Playground Safety In 1995, the University of Northern Iowa established the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) under a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Through its efforts to help address America's playground safety issues, NPPS hopes to see a decline in the nearly 200,000 annual playground-related injuries suffered by America's youth. NPPS Serves as a recognized national clearinghouse for playground safety information.

National Sports Center for the Disabled Based in Winterpark, Colorado, the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), is an innovative non-profit organization that provides recreation for children and adults with disabilities. This website contains>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Natural Access Natural Access markets an all-terrain wheelchair that can roll over sand, gravel, snow, and soft soil, allowing individuals access to beaches, trails, and parks.Free brochures as well as descriptions of the wheelchair are available on this website.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. Since 1969, NARHA centers have served thousands of riders with disabilities across the U.S. and Canada. Today these riders are anxious to get on a favorite horse and experience the freedom, independence and self confidence that comes from riding.

North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance The goal of this division within the state's Department of Health and Human Services is to manage the state's Medicaid program efficiently so that cost effective health care services are available through enrolled providers to all eligible persons across the state. This website offers information about, and links to, North Carolina's state and federal health insurance programs such as Healthcheck, Healthchoice, ACCESS, and more.

North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association A statewide organization designed to promote a quality hockey program for persons requiring the use of an electric (power) wheelchair in daily life. This website provides information about the organization, its members, and its goals.

North Carolina Recreation Resource Guide This guide includes a listing of inclusive recreation facilities and opportunities in North Carolina for individuals with disabilities. Resources include community, state, and regional recreation resources as well as national adapted sports and recreation organizations.

North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center Located in Durham, NC this center provides therapeutic horseback riding services. This website provides information about the program, upcoming events, volunteer information and more.

Palaestra This website describes the subscription magazine, Palaestra, a resource on adapted sports and physical activity. Palaestra's missions are to 1)enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity to make them the best possible advocates for their children during IEP (Individual Education Plan) discussions with the school or community recreation staff and 2) increase the knowledge base of those professionals working with children or adults with disabilities.

Playground Safety Publications Links to US Consumer Product Safety Commission publications on playground safety.

Prancing Horse A non-profit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding programs to children and adults in Moore and surrounding counties.

Project Inspire: Texas Women's Univeristy Includes information on programming, strategies, disabilities information sheets, legislation, and advocacy pertaining to adapted physical education.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation Special Populations Program These programs deliver therapeutic recreation, leisure education, sports programs, and day camps to participants of area contract agencies and Wake County residents who require specialized services due to developmental disabilities (mentally handicapping, EMH, TMH, MU, SMH, Autistic, Self Contained and Lower, Developmental, and/or Physically Handicapped). This webpage describes some of the programs available and provides phone numbers for more information.

Rifton Adaptive Equipment Adaptive Equipment for Children and Adults Rifton manufactures gait trainers, standers, adaptive tricycles, special needs chairs, wheelchair desks, bath chairs, toileting aids, and other adaptive equipment designed to help children and adults achieve their goals.

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center Located in Tobaccoville, NC, this non-profit organization provides hippotherapy (therapeuitc horseback riding) to children and adults with cognitive, physical, and mental disabilities. They follow NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) standards and guidelines and have certified instructors at the center. They operate 4 sessions yearly. This website contains program and contact information, a few links, and a calendar of events.

STARBRIGHT Foundation STARBRIGHT is a unique program that is dedicated to empowering seriously ill children to fight the social and emotional challenges that they face every day. STARBRIGHT educates and encourages children through numerous creative projects. One particular project, Videos With Attitude, provides seriously ill teens and pre-teens with a video series geared to help them cope and learn to advocate for themselves. In the videos, teen survivors of illness share tips and solutions for coping with the challenges of serious medical conditions. Videos are free to children with a serious illness and their families. Be sure to check out all the current projects when browsing this website.

Slyde the Playground Hound A website for children that teaches them about playground safety. Includes a playground safety quiz, comics, coloring pages, and more.

Snug Seat A national supplier of pediatric rehabilitation equipment, Snug Seat provides families with a wide variety of mobility, positioning, and transportation product options. Shower/bath products, standers, strollers, car seats, bath seats, and daily living devices are all available through Snug Seat dealers. In-depth descriptions of each product as well as a list of dealers across the nation are available on this website.

Someone Special Like Me The website of a non-profit organization working to open a recreational facility designed specifically for children with special needs in Wake and surrounding counties. This Fun Center will serve all special needs children from birth to 17 years of age. This website provides information about the organization and its fundraising events.

Southpaw Enterprises Southpaw is a company offering products and tools for children with sensory integration dysfunction (difficulties taking in and processing information through senses) The website contains information regarding the history and focus of the company as well as an online catalog and message forum.

Special Olympics Special Olympics is a nonprofit program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round training and athletic competition for more than one million athletes in nearly 150 countries and all 50 states in the United States.

Special Olympics of North Carolina Special Olympics North Carolina provides year-round recreation in the form of sports training and athletic competition opportunities for more than 25,000 children and adults with mental retardation in nearly all 100 NC counties. This website lists SONC's programs, provides a calendar of upcoming events, highlights an "athlete of the week" ,offers information on ways to get involved, and more.

Surfers Healing Surfers Healing-A free surf camp for children with autism Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many autistic children, he often suffered from sensory overload-- simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite. A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea--with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy with other autistic children. They began to host day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.

The Access Board The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology. It also provides technical assistance and training on these requirements and on accessible design and continues to enforce accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities. This website contains information about the board; information about accessible transportation, architecture (including play areas), and communication; free news updates, and more.

The Bridge School - Archives - Halloween Costumes Introduction to Holloween Costumes for children in wheelchairs. List of basic materials for making costumes and pictures of costumes.

The Dragonfly Toy Company Toys for children with special needs. Search function allows you to look for suitable toys based on age and ability.

The Tots ' n' Tech Research Institute This website offers ideas for equipment and materials that can help children with special needs be more independent in caring for themselves, making friends, communicating, and doing the things that other young children do in child care and community activity settings.

Therapeutic Recreation A massive listing of resources for Therapeutic Recreation professionals

Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) This is the newest section of the Tots 'n Tech web iste that features AT ideas from early interventionists around the United States. It is being updated weekly with new categories and new ideas.

Toys R Us Guide for Differently Abled Kids An online catalog of toys available from Toys R Us that uses categories to make it easier to find the right fit between your child's abilities and stimulating toys that will promote development.

Triangle Down Syndrome Network This organization exists to support and connect families of children with Down syndrome by organizing and promoting activities such as monthly support meetings, parent socials, playgroups, Mom's Night Out, holiday parties, and more. Their website provides information about the organization, a calendar of events, a newsletter, links to resources, and more.

U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association a national organization designed to promote a quality hockey program for persons requiring the use of an electric (power) wheelchair in daily life.

United States Association of Blind Atheletes The mission of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is to change the attitudes about the abilities of the blind and visually impaired. USABA trains 3,000 blind and visually impaired athletes in nine sports - alpine and nordic skiing, goalball, judo, powerlifting, swimming, tandem cycling, track and field and wrestling.

United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association The UCPAA provides both individualized sports training and competitive opportunities for atheletes with cerebral palsy, or other related challenges, such as traumatic brain injuries or strokes. This website includes a list of upcoming events at the national level, information about the 2000 Paralympics in Australia, and links to relevent resources.

Virtual Pediatric Hospital Home Page The goal of the Virtual Pediatric Hospital digital library is to make the Internet a useful medical reference and health promotion tool for health care providers, patients, and families. Based at the Children's Hospital of Iowa, this site contains a digital library that delivers Continuing Education (CE) to health care providers, a wealth of information for families, and a kids' page of resources.

Voices Together Voices Together is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities in the Triangle. It's programming uses music therapy through the structure of a chorus, evidence-based interactive songs and the therapeutic group process to increase communication, speech skills and social interaction. At this website you can learn more about the organization, find a listing of its choruses, and more.

Wheelchair Accessible Hikes This site was started in 2008 to share information about wheelchair accessible hiking trails with others who enjoy getting outside! After visiting Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe, I decided to start this site. The boardwalk trail running through the coves was so beautiful; I wanted to share it with others. So that's how this all began! Personally, I consider a trail accessible if it's wide enough to allow passage for a wheelchair, has a hard surface like pavement or compacted dirt which is mostly free of ruts and bumps, the elevation change is limited or gradual and has interesting scenery, which can be natural or urban. The hikes listed here may not be appropriate or safe for all hikers. Each hiker must determine for himself if the hike is appropriate for him or herself. Thank you to the hikers from around the world who have contributed trail information! Keep the contributions coming so we can all explore new trails.

Wheelchair Net Wheelchair Net is an Internet community providing free information and services on wheelchair technology, its improvement, and its successful application. WheelchairNet is a vehicle for assisting people in: 1) asking questions about wheelchair selection and use; linking to information about wheelchair products and services; and learning about and participating in wheelchair research projects.

Wheelchair Sports, USA Under direction of the National Wheelchair Athletic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA organizes and governs wheelchair sports in the United States. This website gives qualifying standards, event information, rules, records and directories regarding wheelchair sports.

Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing WAS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to teach the joys of alpine skiing to individuals with a disability. Set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, WAS offers fun, exhilaration and the chance to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends to people of all ages and with every imaginable disability.

Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) seeks to make assistive technology devices and services more available to children. The WATI website includes links and material that can be helpful to residents of all states, not just those in Wisconsin. The assistive technology and art link is especially unique and interesting where parents and service providers can access software and assistive art products for children.

Yoga for the Special Child This site supports the book and training programs of Sonia Somar, a woman who has developed a yoga program for children with special needs.

Zot Artz Arts for All A Wisconsin-based company that makes special art tools (paint roller and chalk holder attachments for wheelchairs) designed so participants with limited movement or lack of fine motor skills can be successful in using what mobility they have to create, paint, draw, print and more. This website offers information about the company, contact information, and an online catalog.