Accessible Recreation Activities

These sites profile specific recreational organizations and programs.

Northeast Passage is a program based in New Hampshire that help persons explore recreation possibilities. Rental of handcycles, ice sleds, sport chairs, snow skies and water skies are available. Check out the resources page. It contains links to numerous resources including many sport specific topics.

U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) runs the Adaptive Ski School at Big Bear Mountain Resort in Southern California. They offer alpine skiing and snowboard lessons which include any necessary adaptive equipment. Summer offerings include adaptive water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking, sailing, and fishing in day camp or overnight sessions.

Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA) International has programs to train people with disabilities to scuba dive, train and certify HSA instructors, and train able-bodied divers as Dive Buddies. Every year they also plan, coordinate, and conduct several dive vacations.

Wilderness Inquiry provides outdoor adventures by canoe, kayak, hiking, dog sled, horseback, and rafting. These are group trips comprised of people of all ages and abilities. They encourage individuals with mobility, sensory, and cognitive impairments to participate.

The Courage Handi-Ham System is an organization that provides tools for people with disabilities to learn Amateur Radio and technology skills and to earn their Amateur Radio licenses. Instructional material is available online, audio, and print. Week-long camps are held in Minnesota and California each year as well.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) provides information on therapeutic riding. Use this site to find a riding center near you.

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