There are many online resources offering information and help for patients and caregivers.
Websites
Specialized Resources
Abilities Expo
An exposition with the purpose of improving the lives of people with disabilities, allowing them to discover new products and available services.
www.abilitiesexpo.com
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Provides information and technical assistance about the ADA.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
American College of Sports Medicine
A website providing links to information about sports, health, and fitness.
http://www.acsm.org
Braille Institute
Offers programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
www.brailleinstitute.org
Canine Companions for Independence
An organization that trains specially bred dogs to help people with disabilities other than blindness. The Southwest CCI Center is located in Oceanside, California.
www.caninecompanions.org
Casa Colina Outdoor Adventures
A program meant to empower people with disabilities by creating opportunities for outdoor experiences.
www.casacolina.org
Disability Resources on the Internet
An easy guide to a wide variety of Internet resources pertaining to disabilities.
www.disabilityresources.org
Golf Resource Center for Individuals with Disabilities
A web site for golfers with disabilities sponsored by the United States Golf Association.
www.resourcecenter.usga.org
Talking Books
Books and magazines recorded on tape or records, plus the loan of equipment, are available to people who have disabilities that prevent them from reading standard printed material. There are Talking Book World stores located around the state of California.
www.talkingbookworld.com<
United States Adaptive Recreation Center
An adaptive recreation program that ensures that access to recreation opportunities is available to all individuals. Featured sports include snow skiing, water skiing, camping, sailing, jet skiing, and mountain biking.
www.usarc.org
Walk my Talk
A former patient's web site which chronicles his rehabilitation process from Transvers Myelitis.
www.walkmytalk.com
Catalogs and Magazines
Access to Recreation
A catalog of adaptive recreation equipment for the physically challenged.
www.accesstr.com
Active Living
A publication about health, fitness, and recreation for people with a disability.
www.activelivingmagazine.com
New Mobility
A leading on-line resource for disability culture and lifestyle.
www.newmobility.com
Palaestra
The Forum of Sport, Physical Education, and Recreation for the Disabled
www.palaestra.com
Paraplegia News
The news / information magazine for people with mobility impairments, covering the latest on spinal-cord-injury research, new products, legislation, people with disabilities, accessible travel, computers, and more.
http://www.pn-magazine.com
SCI Life
Official magazine of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. This quarterly publication keeps members updated on research, medical issues, prevention, new products, books, and Association activities. Ideal for people with SCI, their family and friends and health care professionals.
www.spinalcord.org/resource/publicat.htm
Sports 'N Spokes
A magazine covering the latest in competitive wheelchair sports and recreational opportunities.
www.sportsnspokes.com