Physical Activity and Recreation Resources
Links
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) 800-900-8086.
The NCPAD conducts research and disseminates information on physical
activity and disability. The NCPAD website houses a virtual library,
interactive resources, on-line media presentations, activity fact
sheets and other pertinent data.
http://www.ncpad.org/
National Center on Accessibility. This organization provides the latest information and research on accessible parks, recreation, and tourism. Go online to www.ncaonline.org or call (812) 856-4422 or (812) 856-4421, (TTY), for further information. Accessibility Guides for Recreation Facilities. The US Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, (Access Board), provides technical assistance on issues of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. You can view these Guides for Recreation Facilities at www.access-board.gov or call (800) 872-2253 (v) (800) 993-2822 (TTY), for free hard copies.
Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina. This is a statewide initiative that promotes increased opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating through policy and environmental change. Staff of the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Branch, Chronic Disease & Injury Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health, guide the initiative, but the success of Eat Smart, Move More...North Carolina depends upon broad partnerships among organizations, communities, and individuals across the state. You can find a wealth of physical activity and nutrition resources at www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com
www.PECentral.com. This is the premier Web site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. Its goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. An entire section of the site is devoted to those who are responsible for educating students with various disabilities You can contact the site via e-mail at pec@pecentral.org or call (540)-953-1043. www.PECentral.com
www.ncpe4me.com. This web site is dedicated to keeping you informed about physical education, health education, athletics, and sports medicine in North Carolina and the nation. www.ncpe4me.com
Offsite Publications
Access to Recreation - Adaptive Recreation Equipment Catalog,
8 Sandra Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320 (800) 634-4351.
www.accesstr.com
Active Living Magazine
132 Maine Street East, Suite 1, Grimsby, ON L3M1P1, (905) 309-1639.
www.activelivingmagazine.com
Sports n’ Spokes Magazine
2111 East Highland Avenue, Suite 180, Phoenix, AZ, 85016-4702, (602) 224-0500.
www.sportsnspokes.com
