14 Weeks to a Healthier You
This is a free, personalized, web-based physical activity and nutrition program for people with mobility limitations, chronic health conditions and physical disabilities.
Category: On-line Instructional Videos & Programs for Individuals with Disabilities · ·US Forest Service Accessibility
Policy and guidelines and maps of accessibility to national forests
Category: Search for a Wellness Program in Your Area · ·Adapted Kids Yoga
Yoga instructional videos for kids with various disabilities
Category: On-line Instructional Videos & Programs for Individuals with Disabilities · ·Walkability and Inclusion
Videos giving ideas on how to make public streets safer for traveling
Category: Advocacy Guides and Suggestions · ·Prevent T2
This curriculum still promotes modest weight loss (5%-7% of current weight if overweight or obese) and increased physical activity through a 12-month lifestyle change program. The curriculum also reflects new literature on self-efficacy, physical activity, and diet.
Category: Wellness Organization Tips and Training · ·Parks for Inclusion
Information on Parks and recreation locations and ideas for accessability and incluisiveness for parks
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Inclusion in every Play
Video series on inclusion and tips on successful inclusive strategies
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Community Health Inclusion
Video series on reaching people with disabilities and tips on nutrition, exercise, and awareness
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Promoting Activity and Inclusive Healthy Communities Series
Promoting Activity and Inclusive Healthy Communities Series
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Exercising at Home
Video series with exercise tips wor exercise at home without equipment
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
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Swim Angelfish Youtube Channel
informational youtube videos for parents/caregivers and trainers
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Athletics for All: Intro to Adaptive Sports
Introductory information on the classification of organized sports for individuals with a disability
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Evolve 21: The CPF Challenge
The CPF Challenge is an app that lets you access 7 minute video based workouts designed for people with a diverse range of motor abilities. The app is part of the dedicated fundraiser for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
·Get the Facts!
This document provides general exercise guidelines, tips for choosing a fitness center, nutrition info and more.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
If your child has a disability and an IEP, physical education and accommodations should be included as part of your child’s special education program. This site provides legal resources and articles for guidance on including physical education in the IEP.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Disability and Health Information for Family Caregivers
Tips for families of people with disabilities to improve health outcomes including tips for the caregivers themselves.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·CDC Disability and Health
mainpage with links to overview information, articles, and special Olympics Healthy Athletes
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Why a national standard for adapted physical education?
federal law mandates and rationale for standards outline by NCPEID and NASDSE
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Coach Dave's Corner: some homework that helps...
at home PA activities to improve low muscle tone in children with autism
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Focus on capabilities
information on hands-on job training for individuals with autism
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Use your imagination to get your child moving
parent resource for integrating PA for children with autism
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·The Education of Physical Education
tips for parents, schools, caregivers about integrating PE for children with autism
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Disabled Sports USA chapters in Virginia
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The Universal Design Project
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Summner day Camp - Easter Seals
ateaster@stargate.net
Category: Program · ·Camp Hemovon and Camp Winaca (Organizational)
atichnell@hemophilia.org
Category: Program · ·Swim Angelfish
swim lessons for children with special needs
Category: Program · ·Angelfish therapy
information for caregivers/parents on aquatic therapy available
Category: Program · ·TOPSoccer
A community-based soccer training program for athletes with disabilities.
Category: Organization · ·Little League Challenger Division
Adapted baseball program for individuals with phsyical and intellectual challenges.
Category: Organization · ·SteppingStones
Recreation Center for people with disabilities in Morgantown, WV. Offers a variety of physical activity and wellness programming.
Category: Organization · ·Special Olympics Virginia
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Special Olympics: Become an Athlete
introduction to how children and adults with IDs can participate in Special Olympics sports
Category: Organization · ·Unified Sports
information on Unified Sports program in which players with and without IDs train and compete on the same team
Category: Organization · ·Unified Champion Schools
information and link to schools promoting social inclusion across the US
Category: Organization · ·Young Athletes
Special Olympics Initiative of inclusive sport play program for children 2-7 years with and without IDs.
Category: Organization · ·Adapted Physical Education National Standards
mainpage for APENS
Category: Organization · ·S&S worldwide
Adapted PE educational books
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Flaghouse
mainpage for adapted PE equipment to order
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·AASP: Tips for Including Athletes with disabilities
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Using visual supports for students with autism spectrum disorder in PE
youtube video - 14:23 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·instructional strategies for teaching object control skills to young children with down syndrome
youtube video - 39:29 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·designing andimplementing a universal adventure education unit in HS PE
youtube video - 36:21 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·implementing school-sponsored extracurricular adapted sport programs for HS students with disabilities
youtube video - 27:36 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·preparing and utilizing paraeducators in PE for students with disabilities
youtube video - 27:45 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Active Schools Inclusive PE and PA video library
instructional videos for implementing inclusive PE in school
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Danny Pettry
online blog and ezine for rec therapist
Category: Organization · ·Swim Angelfish Certification
online certification information for instructors
Category: Organization · ·Swim Angelfish Therapist Training
workshops for professional development
Category: Organization · ·Disabled Sports USA: Training Manuals
training manuals and webinars for a variety of sports for coaches of athletes with disabilities
Category: Organization · ·CAPE Certification
Requirements and procedures for becoming a CAPE and recertification
Category: Organization · ·NASPE and APENS Standards
table comparisons of APENS standards and NASPE Standards
Category: Organization · ·15 Standards of Specialized Knowledge
the 15 standards for PE with children with disabilities for APE instructors
Category: Organization · ·Why a national standard for adapted physical education?
federal law mandates and rationale for standards outline by NCPEID and NASDSE
Category: Organization · ·Therapeutic Recreation Directory
contains extensive online resources for recreation therapists,
Category: Organization · ·Physical education service delivery for students with disabilities
youtube video - 36:59 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Implementing the Exercise Buddy App for Students with ASD in Physical Education
youtube video - 24:46 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Instructional strategies for teaching aquatic skills to young students with Down syndrome
youtube video - 38:04 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
This information developed by the CDC for doctors and health professionals outlines guidelines and discussion points on barriers to physical activity and strategies to increase activity.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Guidelines for Disability Inclusion in Physical Activity, Nutrition & Obesity Programs and Policies
This implementation manual produced by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability assists in updating community health programs and policies to be inclusive of the needs of people with disabilities.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainers (CIFT) are uniquely qualified to work with people who have health risks and/or physical limitations.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Physiotherapy Exercises
This site has a free tool to create exercise programs for people with injuries and disabilities. There is also an interactive app for iPhones.
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Adults with Disabilities "Vitalsigns"
description of problem, what can be done, evidence behind the issue and infographics geared for professionals working to promote PA among adults with disabilities
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·exercise testing and prescription: special considerations for physical disabilities
short video to introduce professionals to testing individuals with physical disabilities, also link to resource manual for professionals
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·certification for exercise professionals as "inclusive fitness trainer"
link to certification
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Physical Activity is for Everyone
index and background information about physical activity in populations with disabilities for healthcare providers
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Disability Impacts ALL of US
infographic of disability facts and figures in WV
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Using technology to facilitate PA in children with autism spectrum
academic manuscript
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·challenging autism with exercise: an opportunity worth stretching for
article detailing implementation of regular PA in support of autism therapy from Exercise Buddy
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·exercise, autism, and new possibilities
education resource for professionals to help inform and educate parents on the importance of exercise
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·The exercise connection
how to individual exercise programs - resource for exercise professionals
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Standardized assessment tools commonly used in APE
youtube video - 39:48 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Developing and implementing a school-sponsored adapted sport league for HS students with disabilities
youtube video - 36:30 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Developing and Implementing a University-based PA mentoring program for individuals with disabilities
youtube video - 27:31 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Utilizing adventure education to teach social skills to school-aged students with autism
youtube video - 25:34 (university of wisconsin - la crosse)
Category: Physical Activity Resource · ·Guide to increasing physical activity while living with a disability
infographic
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