The Accessible Virtual Campus

This 5 page tutorial provides step by step instructions and examples for writing equivalent text descriptions for graphic elements.

This protocol explains the required "why" and "how" of creating an accessible thesis/document. Graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Department at UWM are required to provide an accessible copy of their thesis, project or dissertation. The protocol is distributed in conjunction with a formatted template that includes all of the requirements of the graduate school at UWM.

Able Flight is a scholarship program that enables anyone with a physical disability the opportunity to learn and train how to fly airplanes. Recipients of these scholarships receive a full scholarship that covers flight and ground training, testing fees, study materials, lodging, and travel to flight school.

This website provides a list of playgrounds in the United States and Canada that have been rated for accessibility by parents, families, and students.

Achilles track club is a worldwide organization that is dedicated to enabling “people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics, promote personal achievement, enhance self esteem, and lower barriers.” Achilles provides bi-weekly racing training programs and assistance in helping individuals sign up for racing events across the country.

This website contains information about Adaptive Golf Association which is designed for anyone whose golf game is limited due to an injury or disability. Their expertise are in areas such as certifying special needs instructors, specialized adaptive golf instruction, teaching golf skills along with golf etiquette, and building, and/or supplying custom golf equipment.

This website contains information on Aimfree manuals. "These manuals are a validated series of questionnaire measures that can be used by persons with mobility limitations and professionals (i.e., fitness and recreation center staff, and/or owners of fitness centers) to assess the accessibility of recreation and fitness facilities, including fitness centers and swimming pools."

This article from Access Today by Catherine Veronic Nolan addresses the importance of inclusion for all individuals. Nolan defines inclusion and offers suggestions for over coming barriers and implementing change.

This site entails information about adaptive adventure equipment and outdoor programs for individuals with disabilities.

“Extreme Chairing is the largest Adaptive Action and Adventure Sports Organization in the world. Some sports such as chairing, sit ski, 4 cross, body surfing, power wheelchair racing, and others are starting to gain more attention all over the world. On Extreme Chairing you can find pictures and information about these sports, events, and some of the athletes that participate.”

Are you having difficulty playing regular games? Do you want to know which games are suited for certain impairments? This section contains information about playing games with a visual disability, auditory disability, physical disability or a learning disability.

The International Tennis Federation - Wheelchair Tennis website contains general information about the association and the sport. It also includes details about the players, coaches, events and tournaments, and rules of the game and links to paralympics.

“Milwaukee Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation program offers activities specifically for individuals with disabilities ages 3 and up. Classes are offered throughout the year at various locations in the city of Milwaukee." This website provides links to specific locations, activities, programs, and special events.

The National Rifle Association “Disabled Shooting Services guides more Americans with physical disabilities into hunting and outdoor activities than all other shooting sports organizations in the nation.” This webpage outlines upcoming national events, and provides a link to each state website detailing the specific hunting and fishing regulations for people with disabilities.

"Wheelchair softball is an exciting and challenging summer sport that enables most wheelchair users to compete". The National Wheelchair Softball Association website provides history of the association, current events and tournaments, rules of the game, information about the teams and sponsors, how to become a member, and a photo gallery. The association was founded 30 years ago by people with spinal cord injuries and lower limb impairments.

The Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America (PCBA) is a non-profit organization founded to encourage hunters with physically disabilities to actively participate in bowhunting and archery sports. This website provides background about the organization and upcoming events as well as hunting resources which include: a list of adaptive equipment for hunting, hunting opportunities and partners, and a trophy room with pictures.

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International) has provided Equine-Assisted Activity and Therapy programs throughout the United States and Canada since 1996. “Individuals with special needs benefit from activities which include therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine facilitated psychotherapy and learning, driving, interactive vaulting and competition.” The website discusses PATH International’s history, purpose, and mission as well as a section to locate a center by state/province and ways to get involved or become a member/instructor.

This website is a great resource for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

This website describes how the U.S. Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (U.S.EWHA) provides a quality hockey program for persons requiring the use of an electric (power) wheelchair in daily life. The website lists special events, tournaments, and teams: Carolina Fury, Minnesota Selects, Michigan Mustangs, and Philadelphia PowerPlay.

This government website provides information on making the various areas of a recreation facility accessible.

This website explains that “The United States Quad Rugby Association exists to provide opportunity, support, and structure for competitive wheelchair rugby to people with disabilities. The association exists to help people get involved in the fastest growing wheelchair sport in the world. Smashing Stereotypes One Hit at a Time is the main message of the players and the sport.

The United Spinal Association provides a list of resources related to accessible travel, adaptive recreation and hobbies, adaptive sports, programs for kids with disabilities, arts for wheelchair users, and camps for special needs populations. The list allows a user to search programs by category or state.