Information helpful in investigating some benefits of sports and recreational programming including a history of disability sport, how to get started, resources and useful links
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Purchasing a Wheelchair
Practical information on measuring for wheelchair purchasing -
Assessment Sheets
Task assessment sheets for wheelchair basketball, soccer and volleyball -
Illustrative Course Content
Example grant writing and training programs from TWU class assignments
A student assignment as part of KINS 5883-01, Disability Sport and Modified Games
Extreme Sport
Links to knowledge and information about extreme sport activities for physically impaired participants
Coaching
Practical advice for coaching athletes with disabilities, links to associated organizations and example coaching drills for volleyball, soccer, swimming and basketball
Disability Sport Links
A list of links to international, national, foreign and sport specific bodies associated with disability sport
Michigan Sports Unlimited and their sponsors are hosted their first annual Thunder in the Valley Games to disabled Athletes in June 2008. Visit their website for more information about their first of many annual games to come.
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