AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council
1900
Association Dr.
Reston, VA
20191
800-213-7193,
ext. 430
Mission
The American
Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR) is
dedicated to
enhancing quality of life by promoting creative and active lifestyles
through
meaningful physical activity, recreation and fitness experiences across
the lifespan
with particular focus on community-based programs.
The Adapted
Physical Activity Council has as its mission the promotion of both
practical
and theoretical endeavors in the areas of physical activity and
recreation
for individuals with disabilities that will lead to appropriate active
lifestyles
and healthful qualities of life.
(Statement obtained from www.aahperd.org/aapar/)
NICHCY: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
P.O. Box
1492
Washington,
DC 20013
800-695-0285
http://www.nichcy.org/idea.htm
Mission
NICHCY
provides information on: disabilities in children and youth; programs and
services for
infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's
special
education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law;
and
research-based information on effective practices for children with
disabilities.
(Statement obtained from www.ncperid.org/officers.htm)
PE Central: Adapted Physical Education
PO Box 10262
Blacksburg,
VA 24062
800-783-8124
Mission
The adapted
physical education section provides information on teaching
physical
education to students with disabilities. (Statement obtained from http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/adaptedmenu.html)
The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W.
Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, Il
60608-6904
800-900-8086
Mission
The mission
of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is
to promote
substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in
regular
physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body,
and every
person can gain some health benefit from being more physically
active. This
site provides information and resources that can enable people with
disabilities
to become as physically active as they choose to be. (Statement obtained
from http://www.ncpad.org/)
Disabled Sports USA
451
Hungerford Drive
Suite 100
Rockville,
MD 20850
301-217-0960
Mission
A national
nonprofit organization offering nationwide sports rehabilitation
programs to
anyone with a permanent disability. Activities include winter skiing,
water
sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events.
Participants
include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord
injury,
dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, and other
neuromuscular
and orthopedic conditions. (Statement obtained from http://www.dsusa.org)
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
ADDA
P.O. Box
7557
Wilmington,
DE 19803-9997
Phone/fax:
1(800) 939-0119
Mission
The mission
of ADDA is to provide information, resources and networking to
adults with
AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. In doing so,
ADDA
generates hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in
the field of
AD/HD. Bringing together scientific perspectives and the human
experience,
the information and resources provided to individuals and families
affected by
AD/HD and professionals in the field focuses on diagnoses,
treatments,
strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better
lives. (Statement obtained from www.aahperd.org/aapar/)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
8181
Professional Place
Suite 150
Landover, MD
20785
301-306-7070
Mission
CHADD
represents individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support.
The
organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country
who play an
integral part in the association's success by providing resources and
encouragement
to parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level
through
CHADD chapters. (Statement obtained from http://www.chadd.org)
Autism Society of America
7910
Woodmont Avenue
Suite 300
Bethesda,
Maryland 20814-3067
301-657-0881
Mission
The Autism
Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the
entire
autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support.
The ASA is
committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all The
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation aspects of life for
individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its
ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful
network of
chapters, members and supporters. (Statement obtained from http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer)
The American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard
Street
Alexandria,
VA 22311
1-800-342-2383
Mission
The mission
of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve
the lives of
all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American
Diabetes
Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides
information
and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health
professionals
and the public. The Association is also actively involved in
advocating
for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. (Statement
obtained from http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp)
National Center for Learning Disorders
381 Park
Avenue South
Suite 1401
New York, NY
10016
212-545-7510
Mission
The National
Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the
nation's 15
million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have
every
opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. NCLD provides essential
information
to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, The
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation promotes research and
programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and
strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
(Statement obtained from http://www.ncld.org/)
