AAALF - American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
Web site: www.aahperd.org/aaalf
Professional membership organization, which has an Adapted Physical Activity Council.
Access-Able Travel Source, LLC
PO Box 1796
Wheat Ridge, CO 80034
Telephone: 303-232-2979
Fax: 303-239-8486
Web site: www.access-able.com
Data is divided into the following categories:
Transportation - Van rentals, and the public or private sector.
Accommodations - Detailed information about each place.
Attractions - Resorts, theme parks, museums, national parks in the United States and Canada.
Adventures - These aren't for everyone, not imitations, but the real thing!
Travel Resources - Access guides for cities, states/provinces and countries.
Equipment rental, repair and medical - Self-explanatory!
Amelia Anchors Away Charters
1664 Scott Rd.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Telephone: 904-277-2086
Fax : 904-321-2862
Web site: http://anchorsaweighcharters.com
Fees, If applicable/Form of Payment: Beginning at $75 Per hour for up to 6 people
Days and Hours of Operations: Open year round weather permitting. Call Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for reservations.
Customized fishing or other boating activities, to provide for educational, recreational or therapeutic needs, sunset cruises, intercoastal cruises, bird watching, nature tours, manatee watch, porpoise watch, luncheons by boat, inshore or offshore fishing trips. We can accommodate MOST physically challenged clients.
Anchors Aweigh Charters (non-profit), same address and phone number as above
www.anchorsaweighcharters.com
BASCA (Baptist Association for Special Children and Adults)
PO Box 7098
Orange Park, FL 32073
Telephone: 568-6023
Web site: www.bascainc.net
Fees, If applicable/Form of Payment: $5/bowling
A non-profit charitable organization for the benefit of the developmentally disabled of all denominations in northeast Florida.
Services Include: Monthly meetings, Highrollers II Bowling, BASCA Newsletter, Activity/Computer Class, Residential Summer Camp, Tuesday Night Workout, Daystar Center and L.I.F.E. Group Home at Lakeside Villa. Contact for more information.
Bethesda Park
10790 Key Haven Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Telephone: 764-5531
Fax: 764-5532
Web site: www.coj.net
Days and Hours of Operations: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Operating year-round, Bethesda Park has the unique feature of being a completely accessible and barrier-free recreation complex, providing easy access to the outdoors. This specially designed park offers a wide range of facilities that cater to the needs of both individuals with disabilities and to the general public.
Brooks Adaptive Sports Program
Brooks Rehabilitation
3901 University Blvd., South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Telephone: 910-9738
E-mail: AliceKrauss@comcast.net
Web Site: http://www.brooksrehab.org/why-brooks/communityservice/AdaptiveSports/ <http://www.brooksrehab.org/why-brooks/communityservice/AdaptiveSports/>
At Brooks Rehabilitation we are extremely excited about our Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program which kicked off in January of 2007. Brooks has sponsored our Team Brooks Wheelchair Basketball team for many years, and we have seen the difference sports can make in the lives of people with physical disabilities.
Adaptive Sports include:
Adaptive Rowing
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Tennis
Camp, I Am Special
See Listing Under Youth Category
Challenge
Jewish Community Alliance
8505 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Telephone: 730-2100
Fax: 730-2444
Web site: www.jcajax.org
This program is aimed at getting physically challenged people out of their homes and back into the mainstream of life. Program includes water exercise and support group.
Dolphin Human Therapy
13615 South Dixie Highway, #523
Miami, FL 33176
Telephone: 305-378-8670
Fax: 305-378-6476
Web site: www.dolphinhumantherapy.com
A professional therapy and rehabilitation program utilizing dolphins for special needs children and limited adults.
Exceptional Vacations, L.L.C.
3711 NW 4th Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Telephone: 954 781-0990
Fax: 954 781-4157
Web site: www.exceptional-vacations.com or e-mail info@exceptional-vacations.com
Mission Statement: Exceptional Vacations, L.L.C. was founded to provide Exceptional Quality Vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities. We ensure a safe environment that promotes interaction, socialization, friendship and fun.
Fioretto Fencing Academy
13799-1 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Telephone: 821-8096
Web site: www.iwfencing.com or e-mail: cherno@peoplepc.com
Fencing is an exciting Olympic sport, often referred to as a " physical game of chess played at lightning speed." Fioretto Fencing Academy, among other fencing programs, developed a base, built the equipment and provides instructions in wheelchair fencing. They are members of the United States Fencing Association.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
2213 Tallahassee Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Telephone: 850-668-7323
Fax: 850-894-0875
Web site: www.fdoa.org
The purpose of the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association is to enrich the lives of persons with disabilities (both present and future) by providing information and education about the therapeutic value of recreation, promotion of participation in leisure activities, development of accessible outdoor recreational facilities and programs, and advocacy for inclusion in all sports, recreation and leisure opportunities. Affiliated event: Sportsability
Flying Wheels
143 West Bridge St.
PO Box 382
Owatonna, MN 55060
Telephone: 507-451-5005
Fax: 507-451-1685
Web site: www.flyingwheelstravel.com
We have been in business since 1970, specializing in travel for persons with physical disabilities. My late husband, Judd Jacobson, was a quadriplegic as a result of a driving accident.
Brief outline of what we do:
A full service Travel agency specializing in travel for persons with disabilities.
Escorted tours outside the United States mainly in Europe and the Middle East.
Worldwide cruises on both an individual and escorted basis.
Customized itineraries for disabled travelers with able bodied companions worldwide.
Forever Young Treehouses, Inc.
One Lawson Lane South, Suite 140
Burlington, VT 05401
Telephone: (802) 862-4630
Website: www.treehouses.org
Forever Young Treehouses (FYT), a 501c3 corporation began in 1998, when financial advisor Bill Allen talked his friend Phil Trabulsy, MD, into building a treehouse at his home in Vermont. As members of the board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont, they were particularly sensitive to the needs of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
FYT promotes the construction of universally accessible treehouses across the country. While accessible treehouses provide a memorable experience for everyone, we focus on treehouse construction for children and young adults with special needs who are routinely confronted with barriers to fun and play in their daily lives. An accessible treehouse removes these obstacles, bringing people of all abilities together and closer to nature.
Accessibility is only one of the characteristics that set our treehouses apart. FYT are not only ADA compliant, but also safe, unique in character and craftsmanship, use building methods that protect the health of the trees, and work within our client’s financial goals.
Gimp on the Go
Web site: www.gimponthego.com
The internet's premiere disability travel publication
Information on the following topics and more:
Hearing impaired travel ideas
List of beaches with wheelchair access
Planes and power chairs
Travel with a service animal
Traveling with oxygen
Visually impaired travel
Hearts, Hands & Hooves
See Listing Under Health Category
Island Dolphin Care
See Listing Under Health Category
Jacksonville Miracle League
P.O. Box 14749
Jacksonville, FL 32238
Telephone: 509-3800
Web site: www.jacksonvillemiracleleague.org
Address of park:
8435 118th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32244
We are a League that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, regardless of their abilities. We cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt disabled children. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing baseball. We believe every child deserves a chance to play baseball.
There is something about playing the game that lights up a youngster's eyes. But for children facing serious Physical and mental disabilities that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve. Baseball diamonds weren't exactly designed with wheelchairs and crutches in mind. The Jacksonville Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field. Since the main barriers for these children arise from the natural grass fields used in conventional youth leagues, Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, synthetic Turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries. But it's more than playing a game. The Jacksonville Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other kids. To help the athletes, the Miracle league uses a "buddy" system, pairing each player with an able-bodied peer. The result is a bond that cannot be described. The Jacksonville Miracle League serves Children and Young Adults of all ages, who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded – Whether intentionally or not – from conventional youth baseball leagues.
Kayak Adventures in Florida, close to Jacksonville, Paddling for Persons with Disabilities
Telephone: 249-6200
Web site: www.kayakjacksonville.com/disable.htm or e-mail: kayak_adventures@yahoo.com
At Kayak Adventures, we specialize in working with people with disabilities. We have the paddling skills and technical knowledge to give you a safe and memorable experience. We carry adaptive equipment designed to make you fit in your boat comfortably. We offer individual and group services. From paraplegic to quadraplegic or persons with MS or brain injuiries, we are sensitive to your needs.
Mark Wellman "Extreme Athlete & Motivational Speaker"
Telephone: 530-582-1135
Fax: 530-582-1199
Web site: www.nolimitstahoe.com
Mr. Wellman is a paraplegic who continues to do extreme rock climbs and other athletic events.
National Center on Accessibility
501 North Morton St., Suite 109
Bloomington, IN 47404
Telephone: 812-856-4422
Fax: 812-856-4480
TDD: 812-856-4421
Web site: www.ncaonline.org
The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) is a program of Indiana University's Department of Recreation and Park Administration in cooperation with the U.S. National Park Service Office on Accessibility. NCA is an organization committed to the full participation in parks, recreation and tourism by people with disabilities. Through education, technical assistance and research solutions, we are committed to providing responsive, reliable and comprehensive services resulting in the development of knowledge, awareness, skills and ultimately action. We welcome your inquiries and feedback to insure that we continue to provide cutting edge technical assistance, education and research on accessibility issues to the parks, recreation and tourism industries.
National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA)
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
Telephone: 401-792-7130
Fax: 401-792-7132
Web site: www.ndsaonline.org
A national coordinating body for sports, recreation and fitness for individuals with various disabilities. Their purpose is to give opportunities regardless of the functional level or disability of the athlete.
National Park Service
1849 C St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: 202-208-6843
Web site: www.nps.gov
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resources conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
What is the Access Pass?
http://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html
The Access Pass is the replacement for the Golden Access Passport as of January 2007. The pass is for citizens or permanent residents of the United States, regardless of age, who have been medically determined to have a permanent disability. It provides access to, and use of, any Federal recreation site that charges an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee and provides a discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees. The pass must be obtained in person.
Sailability Jacksonville
904 Rio Saint Johns Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Telephone: 743-5656
Fax: 743-8451
Web site: www.sailability.org/us/jacksonville
The Jacksonville Council of the Navy League of the United States (NLUS), a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, will lend the efforts to provide a program to improve the quality of life for everyone through a unique effort to integrate individuals with disabilities and those without disabilities, through a variety of on-water activities.
Search Beyond Adventures
Telephone: 800-800-9979
Fax: 612-721-3409
Web site: www.searchbeyond.com
This organization provides escorted, assisted tours for people with disabilities.
Smithsonian Institution - Visitors with Disabilities
PO Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Telephone: 202-357-2700
Web site: www.si.org/visit/visitors_with_disabilities.html
The Smithsonian has completed an intensive study of the accessibility of its buildings, exhibitors, public programs and publications. The Institution continues to work to eliminate ficiencies.
Special Olympics of Duval County
Michelle Johnson, Special Olympics County Coordinator
c/o Pine Castle
4911 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: 733-2650
Fax: 733-2681
Web site: www.soflduval.org or e-mail mjohnson@pinecastle.org
Duval County Special Olympics provides high quality athletic competition year-round for mentally challenged youth and adults. Athletes compete in indoor games in the fall including bowling, weightlifting, basketball, and gymnastics. Outdoor games, held in the spring, include track and field events, softball throw, volleyball, soccer, swimming, and softball teams.
Tranquil Adventures
225 Upper Matecumbe Rd.
Key Largo, FL 33037
Telephone: 305-451-2102, 866-451-2102
Web site: www.tranquiladventures.com
Custom and private tours of the Florida Keys aboard a 28' wheelchair accessible pontoon boat. Also specializes in beach parties, backcountry tours, kayak/canoe, fishing, diving and sunset cruises.
U CAN DO, Inc.
See Listing Under Vendor Category
Very Special Arts (VSA) of Florida, University of South Florida
3500 East Fletcher Ave., Suite 234
Tampa, FL 33613
Telephone: 888 844-ARTS (2787)
Fax: 813 975-6596
TTY: 888 844-ARTS (2787)
Web site: www.vsafl.org
VSA Arts of Florida's mission is to create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. Founded in 1981 by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of State, VSA Arts of Florida is housed at the University of South Florida. Through an extensive network of program sites and partnerships, we bring the arts into the lives of people all over the state.
Wheelchair Bowling Association, (AWBA) American
2912 County Woods Lane
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Telephone: 727 734-0023
Fax: 727 734-0023
Web site: www.awba.org
The AWBA is a non-profit organization composed of wheelchair bowlers, dedicated to encouraging, developing and regulating wheelchair bowling in leagues and tournaments. The AWBA servs wheellchair bowling as the American Bowling Congress (ABC) and the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC) serves upright bowlers. The A.W.B.A. does not break up existing leagues and organizations, but serves to strengthen clubs and leagues that are already formed and to help all wheelchair bowlers on any problem that confronts them.
Wheelchair Tennis - First Coast Tennis Foundation
9709 Fawn Brook Circle, N.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Telephone: 910-8820
Fax : 645-9321
Web site: www.firstcoasttennis.com
Fees, if applicable/Form of Payment: No Charge
Days and Hours of Operations: Every Monday, 5 p.m. at UNF Tennis Center.
To provide to everyone on the First Coast the opportunity to participate in the lifetime sport of tennis, regardless of physical limitations or economic abilities. Weekly wheelchair tennis clinics and referrals to tournaments, leagues and camps.
Wheelchairs On The Go
14074 Egret Lane
Clearwater, FL 33762
Telephone: 888-750-6411
Fax: 727-572-0185
Web site: www.wheelchairsonthego.com
Fees, if applicable/Form of Payment: $24.95 per book
Wheelchairs on the Go: Accessible Fun in Florida is a 424 page book that describes accessible and wheelchair-friendly things to do and places to stay throughout the state of Florida. Written in a lively style, the travel guide describes access to activities from parasailing to scuba diving, wheelchair sports and accessible features at tourist attractions, beaches and parks. The book also includes wheelchair events throughout the state, maps and appendixes jam-packed with sources for information on Florida and accessible travel.