North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) promotes and supports therapeutic horseback riding programs throughout the United States and Canada. This non-profit association is composed of more than 500 riding centers. More than 28,000 riders with disabilities benefit from therapeutic horseback riding activities at NARHA centers.

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Physical Education Central is an award-winning web site on the Internet designed for physical educators, classroom teachers, and parents. The intent of the site is to provide the latest information about contemporary developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. Resources on the site include: physical education, health, and classroom lesson ideas; ready-to-print assessments; adapted physical education information; an online bookstore; job announcements and information; links to top instructional sport web sites; and weekly kids quotes and wellness ideas. PE Central is maintained by the Health and Physical Education Program at Virginia Tech.

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ABLEDATA is a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. ABLEDATA contains information on more than 24,000 assistive technology products, from white canes to voice output programs. The database contains detailed descriptions of each product, including price and company information. The database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. To select devices most appropriate to your needs, ABLEDATA suggests using their information along with professional advice, product evaluations, and hands-on product trials.

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Infinitec Inc. is a U.S. non-profit corporation formed to help people with disabilities and their families access life-enhancing technology. Infinitec is a joint effort of United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc., Washington, DC, and United Cerebral Palsy Association of greater Chicago. Infinitec Inc. builds on technology-access programs offered by UCP affiliates around the nation, including a UCPA Chicago program. The mission of Infinitec Inc. is to help people with disabilities, their families, and their communities gain access to the full range of technology options at affordable cost. By enabling people with disabilities to enjoy significantly enhanced, lifelong access to technology, Infinitec Inc. aims to promote a profound shift in the ways that people with disabilities along with their families and neighbors live and interact.

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The SCI Ring is a collection of web sites that share a common interest in spinal cord injury. All members of the ring have a graphic logo and a link to other ring members. Included are resources, news, research, and experiences regarding spinal cord injury.

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Disabilities Information Resources (DINF) is a new online resource with its primary focus to supply up-to-date news and information for researchers, businesses seeking compliance information, legislative bodies, people with disabilities, and people working in the disability field. The data provided on the DINF site is collected from key conferences on disability-related subjects, organizations that focus on the subject, and Internet-based resources. To ensure high quality and relevance, the DINF site is monitored by a review board consisting of international experts from around the world.

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The Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations for people with disabilities who work for equal opportunities, self-determination, and self-respect. They provide information, training materials and technical help on personal assistance, advocacy, accessibility, legislation, and peer support. They also publish articles, reports, manuals or comments and other materials related to independent living.

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For 20 years, the staff of the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) has collected and disseminated the results of federally funded research projects. NARIC's literature collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, averages around 200 new documents per month. NARIC is funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to serve anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability and rehabilitation, including consumers, family members, health professionals, educators, rehabilitation counselors, students, librarians, administrators, and researchers.

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The Coaches Forum's Mission is to provide a forum for athletics coaches, athletes, and administrators worldwide to communicate and share information across disability groups. The idea for the Coaches Forum came from coaches during the IPC World Championships in Birmingham, England, in the summer of 1998. Discussions regarding improvements in the sharing of ideas and communication regarding sport across continents led to this independent organization. All information (including their Newsletter) is done via e-mail.

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Pal-O-Mine is a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program, located in Huntington, New York, that "brings remarkable benefits to those with disabilities by stretching both mind and muscles. For someone who can't walk, see, communicate, etc., riding a horse allows this individual to experience a new sense of freedom - transported to where dreams come true and spirits soar!"

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Disability International Foundation (dif) is a charitable, nonprofit educational organization established in 1991, growing from local projects to a program thrust of the national YMCA and BEH Special Projects with interagency collaboration. Dif's spin-off was a natural outcome of work on disability issues. Goals of dif are to provide, assist and/or coordinate educational activities and learning experiences; offer training opportunities for individuals affected directly or indirectly by disabilities; provide and coordinate consultation services to individuals, groups, and organizations; develop and disseminate materials in support of training; meet other educational, service and employment needs regarding disabilities; and coordinate activities with individuals and groups providing services to those with disabilities.

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The Olympic and Sport Studies Centre is located in Barcelona, Spain. The Centre's web site offers general information about the Centre, its activities and documentation service. Other available information includes the Olympic Studies International Directory, the EDUSPORT database, Congresses and seminars on sport and Olympics, documents and links regarding the Paralympics, adapted sport, and a section on Olympic web sites.

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The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals who have Down syndrome. The Society accomplishes this mission by providing information and assistance, by advocating on behalf of individuals with Down syndrome in the areas of education, employment and health care, and by providing networking opportunities for parents and professionals in relevant fields. Visit their web site by clicking on their logo above.

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The National Hydrocephalus Foundation (NHF) was incorporated in 1980 as a voluntary, not-for-profit public service organization to assemble and disseminate information pertaining to hydrocephalus, its treatments and outcomes; to establish and facilitate a communication network among affected families and individuals; to help others gain understanding of areas affected by hydrocephalus, such as education, insurance, tax and estate planning, employment and family; to increase public awareness; and promote and support research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of hydrocephalus. Visit their web site by clicking on their logo to find out more about hydrocephalus.

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The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) encourages persons with disabilities to engage in regular physical activity so as to maintain good health and prevent the development of secondary conditions. NCPAD disseminates research on physical activity and disability for persons with disabilities, fitness and exercise professionals, health professionals, and researchers through its website searchable database of adapted physical activity programs by state, adapted equipment vendors, and conferences, as well as references to journal articles, books, newsletters, and internet resources. NCPAD produces fact sheets and monographs on disabilities, physical activity, and adapted sports, and is currently developing exercise modules which will allow web site visitors to customize a fitness regime according to a disabling condition and their preferences for aerobic, flexibility, or strength training. Visit their web site by clicking on their logo.

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As a national organization dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities, Canadian Paraplegic Association has developed an excellent online resource. This completely interactive website offers a wide variety of resources for members, including up-to-date news, message board, classifieds ads, and hundreds of relevant links. Their goal has been to achieve a one-stop information resource and online community for people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. Click on their logo above to visit their site.

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