APE Resources

AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council

1900 Association Dr.

Reston, VA 20191

800-213-7193, ext. 430

www.aahperd.org/aapar/

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

www.ncperid.org/officers.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

http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/adaptedmenu.html

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

http://www.ncpad.org/

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

http://www.dsusa.org

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

http://www.chadd.org

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

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

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

http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

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

http://www.ncld.org/

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/)