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The resources listed below do not include all of the resources available, but provide helpful information to get you started in your physical activity program. We will keep the list updated, and if you have any information that you think should be included please let us know! Many of the descriptions below are directly from the vendor.
National Resources
Wheel-Fit Level 1 - NTSC High energy seated aerobics by Wheely Good Fitness (available on Amazon for $21.99) Kris Saunders-Stowe, Director.
Accessible strength and cardio equipment by HUR
Apple Watch Designed with Accessibility Features that include activity tracking for wheeling. But the watch also includes features for individuals with low vision/blindness as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing.
SCI-Ex Fitness App A new mobile app called SCI-Ex is now available from Shepherd Center to help promote exercise in people living with a spinal cord injury. SCI-Ex can be downloaded for free from the Apple App or Google Play stores.
Equipment
Gripping Gloves/Wheelchair Push Gloves Gripping gloves are great for those with impaired hand movement or strength. The glove allows you to hold an object to perform a lift or pull when using dumbbells or a weight machine. Push gloves are perfect for someone in a wheelchair that’s using wheelchair pushing for cardio. These gloves allow you to work on speed and quick movement in your manual chair while decreasing your risk of injury to your hands.Current Guidelines (plus recommendations for getting activity)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Fact Sheet Guide Key Guidelines for Some Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC physical activity link How much do you need? Adding Physical Activity to your life Physical Activity and Health
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
NCPAD Provides resources on physical activity and disability, including videos NCPAD Videos National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Contact Information Email 1 (800) 900-8086
Disability Sports Magazines and Groups
Sports N Spokes The magazine for wheelchair sports and recreation New Mobility The magazine for active wheelchair users
PN (Paraplegia News) Magazine Published by PVA
Disabled Sports USA Organization whose mission is to provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence The Access Pass A free, lifetime pass to recreation areas managed by 5 Federal agencies for US citizens who can provide proof of a permanent disability. T provides free or reducted fee access to recreation areas. International ParaOlympic CommitteeDietary Guidelines for Americans
Other Resources
Adapt the Fun for Everyone If you want to convince a local fitness center or program to improve accessibility, you can check out this brochure. The brochure contains good reasons why facilities should be accessible, such as that a modified program can attract a more diverse audience and that many modifications are simple and inexpensive. Push Ease Half-Finger Wheelchair Gloves A general purpose wheelchair glove with gel pad on the palm. Available for purchase in several places, including online at Amazon or from SportAid Wheelchairs & Stuff (800)743-7203
MS Workouts These YouTube workouts are targeted for people with MS, but can also be useful for those with SCI.
Recreation
RISE Adaptive Sports Locations Vary (469) 762-5075 To assist persons with physical challenges to Recover, Inspire, Succeed, and Empower themselves and others by providing inclusive adaptive recreational sports programs. All activities for persons with disabilities are free.
ProMotion Fitness Center 2020 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30309 The facility is completely accessible to allow people with physical disabilities to participate in all programs, as appropriate. Professionally trained and certified staff members are available to ensure that all members receive the highest quality assistance.
Other recreation opportunities from the Shepherd Center in Atlanta: https://www.shepherd.org/resources/sports-recreation
PoweredToMove It is the mission and purpose of Powered to Move to promote physical fitness among persons with disabilities to increase their physical, emotional and spiritual well being. We strive to make these opportunities both physically and financially accessible. Based in Allen, Texas.
Information and Resource Referral Centers
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disability. NCHPAD seeks to help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities, including fitness and aquatic activities, recreational and sports programs, adaptive equipment usage, and more. REACH (ILC) Our mission is to provide services for people with disabilities so that they are able to lead self- directed lives and to educate the general public about disability-related topics in order to promote a barrier free community.
Social Resources
New Mobility Magazine for active wheelchair users
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Resources
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) DARS provides services to Texans who are disabled and to families with children who have developmental delays. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Texas Workforce Commission vocational rehabilitation services for people with physical or cognitive disabilities, including blindness or visual impairment.
REACT 15046 Beltway Dr Addison, TX 75001 (972) 386-0701 REACT, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, aims to inspire and self-empower all people living with neurological disabilities through intense exercise and advocacy. Neurofitness Foundation 1361 W Euless Blvd #101 Euless, TX 76040 (817) 571-1323 Mission is to maintain a facility that promotes the strengthening of the mind and body through exercise and education for the neurologically impaired individual and others who can benefit from using our specialized equipment. Moody Family YMCA 6000 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75205 (214) 526-7293 Membership Costs All membership plans require a Joiners fee, montly costs are listed below: Adult Branch $59/mo Family $88/mo Senior $49/mo Facility opened in September of 2016 and includes a lap pool and warm water pool, both with state of the art lifts, warm water pool also has zero-depth entry and water wheelchair available. Facility has 2 SciFit arm crank ergometers for use. Bachman Lake Dallas County Parks and Recreation Facility 3500 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75220 (214) 670-4100 For 30 years, the facility has served the needs of people living with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities as well as serving the neighborhood surrounding Bachman Recreation Center.
POWER Inc. A non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in East Texas. POWER, Inc. hosts FREE events for adults and children with disabilities and their families throughout the year, some of which include: Archery & Air Rifle Clinics • Bowling • Family Day at the Park • Kayaks & Cook Out • Movie Meets • Pistol Shooting at Top Shot Guns & Range
DME Exchange of Dallas, Inc 12015 Shiloh Road, Suite 130 Dallas, TX 75228 (214) 997-3639 DME Dallas will collect, refurbish, sanitize and distribute used durable medical equipment (DME) to residents of Dallas County who cannot afford to purchase or rent it.
Neuro Assistance Foundation 2320 Bridgewood Drive Keller, TX 76262 (214) 288-5438 Neuro Assistance Foundation is dedicated to assisting spinal cord injured and disabled individuals in the Dallas/Fort Worth & Lubbock areas to achieve self-sufficiency and mobility through assistive vehicles, equipment, technology and home modifications. NAF will strive to ensure that every spinal cord injured or disabled person in our community has the equipment necessary to be mobile and independent.NJ Resources
The resources listed below do not include all of the resources available, but provide helpful information to get you started in your physical activity program. We will keep the list updated, and if you have any information that you think should be included please let us know! Many of the descriptions below are directly from the vendor.
National Resources
Wheel-Fit Level 1 - NTSC High energy seated aerobics by Wheely Good Fitness (available on Amazon for $21.99) Kris Saunders-Stowe, Director.
Accessible strength and cardio equipment by HUR
Apple Watch Designed with Accessibility Features that include activity tracking for wheeling. But the watch also includes features for individuals with low vision/blindness as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Equipment
Gripping Gloves/Wheelchair Push Gloves Gripping gloves are great for those with impaired hand movement or strength. The glove allows you to hold an object to perform a lift or pull when using dumbbells or a weight machine. Push gloves are perfect for someone in a wheelchair that’s using wheelchair pushing for cardio. These gloves allow you to work on speed and quick movement in your manual chair while decreasing your risk of injury to your hands.Current Guidelines (plus recommendations for getting activity)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Fact Sheet Guide Key Guidelines for Some Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC physical activity link How much do you need? Adding Physical Activity to your life Physical Activity and Health
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
NCPAD Provides resources on physical activity and disability, including videos NCPAD Videos National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Contact Information Email 1 (800) 900-8086
Disability Sports Magazines and Groups
Sports N Spokes The magazine for wheelchair sports and recreation New Mobility The magazine for active wheelchair users
PN (Paraplegia News) Magazine Published by PVA
Disabled Sports USA Organization whose mission is to provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence The Access Pass A free, lifetime pass to recreation areas managed by 5 Federal agencies for US citizens who can provide proof of a permanent disability. T provides free or reducted fee access to recreation areas. International ParaOlympic CommitteeDietary Guidelines for Americans
Eating Healthy on a BudgetOther Resources
Adapt the Fun for Everyone If you want to convince a local fitness center or program to improve accessibility, you can check out this brochure. The brochure contains good reasons why facilities should be accessible, such as that a modified program can attract a more diverse audience and that many modifications are simple and inexpensive. Push Ease Half-Finger Wheelchair Gloves A general purpose wheelchair glove with gel pad on the palm. Available for purchase in several places, including online at Amazon or from SportAid Wheelchairs & Stuff (800)743-7203
MS Workouts These YouTube workouts are targeted for people with MS, but can also be useful for those with SCI.
Recreation
RISE Adaptive Sports Locations Vary (469) 762-5075 To assist persons with physical challenges to Recover, Inspire, Succeed, and Empower themselves and others by providing inclusive adaptive recreational sports programs. All activities for persons with disabilities are free.
ProMotion Fitness Center 2020 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30309 The facility is completely accessible to allow people with physical disabilities to participate in all programs, as appropriate. Professionally trained and certified staff members are available to ensure that all members receive the highest quality assistance.
Other recreation opportunities from the Shepherd Center in Atlanta: https://www.shepherd.org/resources/sports-recreation
PoweredToMove It is the mission and purpose of Powered to Move to promote physical fitness among persons with disabilities to increase their physical, emotional and spiritual well being. We strive to make these opportunities both physically and financially accessible. Based in Allen, Texas.
Information and Resource Referral Centers
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disability. NCHPAD seeks to help people with disability and other chronic health conditions achieve health benefits through increased participation in all types of physical and social activities, including fitness and aquatic activities, recreational and sports programs, adaptive equipment usage, and more. REACH (ILC) Our mission is to provide services for people with disabilities so that they are able to lead self- directed lives and to educate the general public about disability-related topics in order to promote a barrier free community.
Social Resources
New Mobility Magazine for active wheelchair users
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Resources
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) DARS provides services to Texans who are disabled and to families with children who have developmental delays. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Texas Workforce Commission vocational rehabilitation services for people with physical or cognitive disabilities, including blindness or visual impairment.
REACT 15046 Beltway Dr Addison, TX 75001 (972) 386-0701 REACT, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, aims to inspire and self-empower all people living with neurological disabilities through intense exercise and advocacy. Neurofitness Foundation 1361 W Euless Blvd #101 Euless, TX 76040 (817) 571-1323 Mission is to maintain a facility that promotes the strengthening of the mind and body through exercise and education for the neurologically impaired individual and others who can benefit from using our specialized equipment. Moody Family YMCA 6000 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75205 (214) 526-7293 Membership Costs All membership plans require a Joiners fee, montly costs are listed below: Adult Branch $59/mo Family $88/mo Senior $49/mo Facility opened in September of 2016 and includes a lap pool and warm water pool, both with state of the art lifts, warm water pool also has zero-depth entry and water wheelchair available. Facility has 2 SciFit arm crank ergometers for use. Bachman Lake Dallas County Parks and Recreation Facility 3500 W Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75220 (214) 670-4100 For 30 years, the facility has served the needs of people living with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities as well as serving the neighborhood surrounding Bachman Recreation Center.
POWER Inc. A non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in East Texas. POWER, Inc. hosts FREE events for adults and children with disabilities and their families throughout the year, some of which include: Archery & Air Rifle Clinics • Bowling • Family Day at the Park • Kayaks & Cook Out • Movie Meets • Pistol Shooting at Top Shot Guns & Range
DME Exchange of Dallas, Inc 12015 Shiloh Road, Suite 130 Dallas, TX 75228 (214) 997-3639 DME Dallas will collect, refurbish, sanitize and distribute used durable medical equipment (DME) to residents of Dallas County who cannot afford to purchase or rent it.
Neuro Assistance Foundation 2320 Bridgewood Drive Keller, TX 76262 (214) 288-5438 Neuro Assistance Foundation is dedicated to assisting spinal cord injured and disabled individuals in the Dallas/Fort Worth & Lubbock areas to achieve self-sufficiency and mobility through assistive vehicles, equipment, technology and home modifications. NAF will strive to ensure that every spinal cord injured or disabled person in our community has the equipment necessary to be mobile and independent.