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American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) America's Hometown Sports Leagues for Youth with Physical Disabilities and Visual Impairments Cerebral Palsy Australian Sport and Recreation Federation (CPASRF) — Australia Offering a range of activities in sport and recreation, as well as training in both Classification and Coaching, CPASRF strives to ensure that opportunities for athletes with CP are both safeguarded and increased, particularly for women and those with a severe disability. Disabled Sports USA Organized by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured. DS/USA now offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. International Paralympic Committee — United Kingdom The international representative organization of elite sports for athletes with disabilities. IPC organizes, supervises and co-ordinates the Paralympic Games and other multi-disability competitions on elite sports level, of which the most important are world and regional championships. It is an international non-profit organization formed and run by 160 National Paralympic Committees and 5 disability specific international sports federations. National Ability Center The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) Encourages people with disabilities to engage in regular physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent development of secondary conditions. National Center on Accessibility (NCA) This website was created by Indiana University's Department of Recreation and Park Administration in cooperation with the National Park Service. The NCA has a technical assistance program which provides the latest information regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) Offers outdoor recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Northeast Passage Providing "Barrier Free Recreation" to individuals with physical disabilities, friends, and families for over 12 years Swedish Sports Organization for the Disabled — Sweden Therapeutic Recreation Unit — Hawaii The mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Unit is to provide support to the Department of Parks and Recreation and to assist persons with disabilities to access parks and leisure activities. National Disability Sports Alliance The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) is the National Governing Body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke. NDSA was originally formed as the United Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association (USCPAA) in 1987. World T.E.A.M. Sports World T.E.A.M. Sports brings individuals with and without disabilities together to undertake unique athletic events throughout the world to encourage, promote, and develop opportunities in sports for all people. Our team oriented athletic events coupled with medical and educational outreach programs stimulate the power of learning through participation. [Family Village Home] [Library] [Coffee Shop] [Hospital] [Shopping Mall] [Post Office] [Bookstore] [Research] [Living with Disability] [Disability Culture] [School] [Legal Issues] [Recreation & Leisure] [Family Resources] [Information] Last updated 9/22/2006 by rowley@waisman.wisc.edu Document Source: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/Leisure/information.html