1. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Assistive Technology in Recreation Wednesday, October 21 st, 2009 Judy Nahman-Stouffer EmpowerTech www.ataccess.org www.ata.org

2. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Training Overview Introduction to Sports & Recreation People with Physical Disabilities Participating in various sports

3. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Introduction People need recreation to enjoy life! People with disabilities too. Wounded soldiers coming back from Iraq.

4. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Participating with Various Disabilities People with various disabilities can participate: AIDS/HIV, CP, MD, MS, SCI, learning disabilities. Time & Equipment Organizations offer recreation opportunities.

5. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Adaptive Skiing Skiing with a Mono-ski with hand-held outriggers.

6. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org A sit-down skier uses a bi-ski to ski down the mountain with a guide behind him. Adaptive Skiing

7. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Skier using a water-ski with fixed outriggers with the rope attached to the ski. Adaptive Water Skiing

8. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Adaptive Water Skiing A skier water skis sitting down while he holds the rope with both hands.

9. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Jet skiing with a buddy for support. Jet Skiing

10. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org White Water Rafting Three people raft down the river with a guide.

11. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Quad Rugby A rough sport involving tough, anti-tip chairs.

12. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Wheelchair Basketball Two paraplegic players get into it playing basketball.

13. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Power Soccer All players must use power chairs to play.

14. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Rock Climbing An amputee climbs a rock wall using only upper body strength.

15. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Sailing An amputee sailor uses different techniques for sailing.

16. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Scuba Diving A double-amputee diver explores the underwater world and examines some coral.

17. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Kayaking Using a double kayak, one can paddle while the other enjoys the ride.

18. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Outrigger Canoeing Canoes attached together by two beams to help for stabilization.

19. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Sled Hockey on Ice Players use sleds for mobility on the ice.

20. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Wheelchair Hockey Players can either hold the hockey stick or the stick can be taped onto the chair.

21. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Golf An amputee golfer plays with one hand.

22. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Hand Cycling A sit-down cyclist peddles with his arms.

23. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Horseback Riding A little girl enjoys horseback riding with 2 people walking beside the horse for support.

24. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Athletes compete with each other using racing wheelchairs and wearing helmets. Wheelchair Racing

25. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Training Summary Many sports & recreation opportunities are available for people with disabilities. Wonderful resources are available. This was a small sample of whats available. Please feel free to contact us: info@empowertech.org info@empowertech.org

26. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Slideshow created by: Gordon Cardona info@empowertech.org www.empowertech.org www.atnet.org

27. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org Available Resources California: –United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) www.usarc.org –Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES) www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org National: –National Center on Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD) www.ncpad.org/

28. www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org AT Network is a project under the leadership of the Alliance for Technology Access and funded by the Department of Rehabilitation. For Information and Referral contact: 1-800-390-2699 (voice) 1-800-900-0706 (TTY) Email: info@atnet.org www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org

29. The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a growing national and international network of technology resource centers, community-based organizations, agencies, individuals, and companies. For Information and Referral contact: 1-800-914-3017 (voice) 1-707-778-3015 (TTY) Email: atainfo@ataccess.org www.ataccess.org www.atnet.org