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Examples of Resources: Local

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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

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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

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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

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