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Adapted Sports Magazines
Magazines created for people with disabilities
list many great resources and feature articles on sports.
Many spotlight special equipment such as all-terrain wheelchairs,
plus much more. Then there are the terrific, dedicated sports
magazines for people with disabilities. Following is a list
of resources you can use to get started:
Sports 'n Spokes
http://www.pvamagazines.com/sns/
"Dedicated to the active wheeler."
Probably the most sports-oriented magazine for people with
disabilities, featuring sports articles, news, equipment,
and resources.
Paraplegia News
http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/
A magazine offering diverse resources, it's published by the
Paralyzed Veterans Association. PN covers current topics,
sports of the season, recreation and lists events.
Palaestra
www.palaestra.com
Forum of sport, physical education, and recreation for people with disabilities.
New Mobility
www.newmobility.com
Excellent disability-related lifestyle magazine: news,
resources and culture.
Active Living
http://www.ala.ca/content/home.asp
A Canadian sports organization for people with disabilities.
Mainstream
http://www.mainstream-mag.com
Magazine of the able-disabled, featuring current issues, news,
resources, product reviews, and recreation.
Exceptional Parent
http://www.eparent.com
Focusing on the needs of children with special needs,
health, sports and recreation, learning, playing and advocacy.
In Motion
Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
A publication of the Amputee Coalition of America, providing
timely news of events, special features, career news, new
technology, sports and recreation.
In a category of its own: http://www.freedomrider.com
Freedom Rider, A Catalog for the Challenged Equestrian, is
filled with conventional and specialized products for horseback
riding with a disability. For a free copy, contact Freedom
Rider
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Adapted Sports Books
Conditioning With Physical Disabilities,
by Kevin F. Lockett PT, CSCS and Ann M. Keyes, PT, CSCS (in
cooperation with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago),
published 1994 by Human Kenetics.
This is the first practical, authoritative
exercise guide for all classifications and levels of physical
disabilities. An easy-to-read manual, written by certified
physical therapists and certified strength and conditioning
specialists. Readers receive detailed instructions and illustrations
to safely perform exercises geared for each classification
of disability. Contact Human Kenetics, P. O. Box 5076, Champaign,
IL 61825-5076 (in the US), or Human Kenetics, Box 24040, 1275
Walker Road, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 4Y9 (in Canada). Item PL0C0614.
Canoeing and Kayaking for Persons with
Physical Disabilities: Instructural Manual, $14.95 + $2
shipping. From American Canoe Association Bookservice, 7452
Alban Station Blvd., Suite B-226, Springfield, VA 22150-2311.
Adapted Aquatics: Promoting Aquatic Opportunities
for All, published 1989 by American Alliance for Physical
Health. ISBN 0921234163
Bold Tracks: Teaching Adaptive Skiing,
by Hal O'Leary, published 1994 by Johnson Books is an all-inclusive
how-to for the ski instructor looking to learn instruction
for people with physical difficulties. O'Leary is legendary
for his program at Winter Park. ISBN 1555661149
Hearts of Gold: A Celebration of
Special Olympics and Its Heroes, by Sheila Dinn, published
1996 by Blackbirch Marketing.
Beginning with a history of the ancient
and modern Olympic Games, this informative book quickly moves
on to the establishment of the Special Olympics in 1968. Today
the organization operates a variety of athletic programs worldwide
and year-round, including one designed to build motor skills
and one in which players with and without mental retardation
play team sports together. The author introduces each sport
and many colored photos are featured. ISBN 1567111637
Heroes of a Special Kind, by Francess
Froese, published 1991 by Evergreen Pub. Profiles 14 Special
Olympics coaches, describing their work and experiences in
different states. ISBN 0926284150
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