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1. Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Contains history, events, press releases, newsletter, and related links. In English and Chinese.

http://www.hkparalympic.org/

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2. Athletes Helping Athletes

Provide handcycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics and other adaptive sports equipment to children with disabilities. Includes event list, grant application, letters from recipients, and donation information.

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/topic.jsp?contentId=1800024

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3. Challenged Athletes Foundation

Charity providing grants to athletes with a physical disability. History, news, grantees, newsletter and how to apply for funds.

http://www.challengedathletes.org/

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4. Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities

Listing from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/athletes.htm

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5. Disability Sports

Overview of sports organizations and offerings, classification systems, major competitions and summaries of recent research papers on disability sport topics; from the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University.

http://edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin866/

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6. Disabled Sportsperson Information

Information about hunting and fishing for the disabled. Includes Canadian and US rules, equipment, organizations and personal story.

http://afarcry.info/

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7. Dwarf Athletic Association of America

Forms, news, events, contacts and association information from this organization that promotes sports for individuals who are dwarfs as a result of chondrodysplasia or related causes.

http://www.daaa.org/

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8. Florida Disabled Outdoors Association

Information for the disabled sportsman on hunting, fishing, boating, and a range of other adapted recreational activities.

http://www.fdoa.org/

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9. International Badminton Association for the Disabled

Promotes and develops the sport for people with disabilities. Contains general organization information, rules, calendar, ranking, tournaments, and related links.

http://www.world-disabled-badminton.com/ibad/index1.htm

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10. Kostas Z Foundation

An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations.

http://www.kostasz.org/content/1.html

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11. Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped

Events, volunteering information and contacts for this not-for-profit company that provides ice skating education for individuals with disabilities in Western New York.

http://www.sabahinc.org/

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12. SPLORE

Outdoor adaptive sports and activities. Provides information about the programs and contacts. Based in Utah.

http://www.splore.org/

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13. The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General)

Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities.

http://www.disabilityresources.org/SPORTS-GENERAL.html

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14. The International Paralympic Committee

Governing body of sports for athletes with a disability. Features news, events, FAQ, contacts and information on fund raising efforts.

http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/index.html

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15. World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports

News, challenges, and contact information from this international organization that develops opportunities in sports for all persons, especially persons with disabilities.

http://www.worldteamsports.org/

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