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Not long ago, most blind and visually impaired people grew up without ever playing sports; they sat on the sidelines, and kept score during gym-protected rather than included. In the 1980s, few people had ever heard of the Paralympic Games or accessible recreation. Today, promising blind athletes can receive residency at the US Olympic Training Center; runners compete for prize money and national championships, and most ski resorts offer adaptive programs throughout the year where blind people can ski, cycle, and kayak-often for free. The Paralympic movement, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ever-increasing expectation for inclusion among the disabled have inspired an explosion of accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs that accommodate the blind. The Encyclopedia of Sports & Recreation for People with Visual Impairments is the first consumer- focused, action-oriented guide to this new world of accessible activity, profiling the people, programs, and products that are helping move blind and visually impaired people from the sidelines into the game. This groundbreaking guide profiles every accessible blind sport and recreation activity with entries that outline how athletes (both novice and elite) got involved in the sport and how participation has shaped their life. The book also profiles major blind sports organizations and includes chapter and resource listings on camps and accessible recreation providers. Through this book, blind people will be inspired to embrace sports as the rest of society does-as a vital component of personal expression and human interaction that opens paths to adventure, confidence, and lifelong health and fitness

Click here for full information!What:The purpose of the listings is to provide families, particularly with low-incomes, with an affordable opportunity to become acquainted with the wide range of activities and programs offered throughout the Missoula community for parent-child interactions, family self-sufficiency, recreation, and wellness for adults & children.When:December 2011 to Mid-JanuaryWhere:Missoula Early Head Start2121 39th Street Missoula, MT 59803Contact:Mary-Glynn CromwellPhone: 406-251-9410, ext. 302

Click here for full information!What:The purpose of the listings is to provide families, particularly with low-incomes, with an affordable opportunity to become acquainted with the wide range of activities and programs offered throughout the Missoula community for parent-child interactions, family self-sufficiency, recreation, and wellness for adults & children.When:December 2011 to Mid-JanuaryWhere:Missoula Early Head Start2121 39th Street Missoula, MT 59803Contact:Mary-Glynn CromwellPhone: 406-251-9410, ext. 302

Click here for full information!What:The purpose of the listings is to provide families, particularly with low-incomes, with an affordable opportunity to become acquainted with the wide range of activities and programs offered throughout the Missoula community for parent-child interactions, family self-sufficiency, recreation, and wellness for adults & children.When:December 2011 to Mid-JanuaryWhere:Missoula Early Head Start2121 39th Street Missoula, MT 59803Contact:Mary-Glynn CromwellPhone: 406-251-9410, ext. 302

Click here to register!What:This presentation will cover those elements of recreational facilities with first time technical provisions presented in Chapter 10 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) and Spas (which are covered in Section 612 of Chapter 6). First time scoping provisions for these elements are found in Chapter 2 of the 2010 Standards. Significantly, the elements covered by these technical provisions and scoping requirements will have no safe harbor protections after March 15, 2012. This presentation will provide an overview of: ·         Children’s play areas ·         Swimming pools, wading pools and spas ·         Golf facilities ·         Exercise equipment and machines ·         Recreational boating facilities ·         Fishing piers and platforms ·         Saunas and steam rooms This presentation will not cover changes in the 2010 Standards where safe harbor provisions apply.Charge is $25.When: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 1:00 - 2:00 MTFor more infomation call 800-949-4232.

Play has crucial and wide-ranging benefits to children and the people around them. When children of all abilities play together, kids learn to appreciate the differences between people and respect the perspective of others. Playing together connects our community and creates fun, happy memories we call all share.  These programs are designed to allow people with and without disabilities to recreate together. Give us a call to discuss inclusiveness options in our other recreation programs.  Please contact Meg Rogosienski at 552-6271 or email Meg. McCormick Park is home to Silver Summit, a new, universally-accessible playground. The All-Abilities Playground Project continues to raise funds to expand the playground.  Learn more at The Playground Project. 

Once a week during winter, high school students with disabilities head to Whitefish Mountain Resort to ski, train for the Special Olympics and, above all, have a lot of fun. For many of them, it’s unlike any other experience of their lives. Their ticket to the mountain is DREAM Adaptive Recreation Inc., an organization established in 1985 to give disabled children and adults access to recreational opportunities in the Flathead Valley. DREAM stands for “Disabled Recreation and Environmental Access Movement.”

Children with disabilities require and need recreation the same as other children.  Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“A.D.A.”), your child is entitled to attend any camp or activity that non-disabled children attend, with modifications, and with a few exceptions. It is highly critical that you discuss any needed modifications way before the first day of camp, so the entity has time to make the necessary preparations.  Enter into discussions taking a team approach, as you will be entrusting your child to this program all summer.  Be reasonable in your requests, and remember, just because your friend’s child is doing it, the program may not be a good fit for your child, even with modifications. This article will illustrate for you who is protected by the A.D.A, the modifications required under the law, and how to prevent discrimination.  

Established as a four season based company, we strive to supply athletes with unique needs with    the appropriate specialized equipment for a wide range of athletic disciplines. Whether you're drawn      to sports for their theraputic abilities, recreational enjoyment or the excitement of competition,     AdaptiveSportsEquipment.com has the right products for you. We understand the personalized nature      of many of the products we offer, that's why on each of our product pages you will find detailed      descriptions, video demonstrations and where applicable, sizing information to make sure we match     you with the perfect item.

The first Eagle Mount program started in Bozeman in 1983, and in 1990, the non-profit organization began serving Great Falls.

"20 years ago. there was a small group of people that got together with the idea that there should be a group or organization that would allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy the recreation that Montana has to offer," said Eagle Mount Great Falls Executive Director Deb Sivumaki.

Easter Seals is excited to share these findings from our national study about the challenges facing families affected by disability -- needs for employment, housing, transportation, social interactions, recreation, healthcare and financial security -- the basics of daily life. We hope you find this compelling information helpful. These findings will be used to raise awareness of and advocate for the life-long services families desperately need -- working to lessen these disparities and bridge the gap for the many people living with developmental disabilities.

aster Seals is excited to share these findings from our national study about the challenges facing families affected by disability -- needs for employment, housing, transportation, social interactions, recreation, healthcare and financial security -- the basics of daily life. We hope you find this compelling information helpful. These findings will be used to raise awareness of and advocate for the life-long services families desperately need -- working to lessen these disparities and bridge the gap for the many people living with developmental disabilities.

DREAMs' mission is: To make the Flathead Valley accessible for all people through awareness, coordinating networking, and increasing accessibility.

The mission of Morgan's Wonderland is to set a new standard for excellence in providing outdoor recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that there is a real need for a special place for special people, one that provides an oasis for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers who need facilities specifically designed to assist them in enjoying outdoor activities.