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A unique program that uses wheelchair accessible horsedrawn carriages to provide open space recreation and wilderness access for people living with a disability. The program is open to people of all ages with compromised mobility, not just wheelchair users, and there is no charge to participate.
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Health, fitness & recreation for people with disabilities. Published six times each year.
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A manufacturer’s information on how to make swimming pools more accessible.
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A map of the availability of these items in the state. A free service.
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Containing information on more than 890 public access coastal areas with descriptions of campgrounds, trails, recreation areas, transportation, and parking. It has addresses, phone numbers, web sites, transit information, and hours of use and easy-to-read charts listing facilities and topographical features. There are 125 updated maps providing directions and driving distances. Information on wheelchair-accessible facilities.
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Accessible features in the state parks.
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Adaptive Recreation Equipment for the Physically Challenged.
Don Krebs, himself a quadriplegic as a result of a sports accident, has an extensive range of adaptive recreation equipment in his catalogue and on his website.
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Michigan Counties Develop New Accessible Kayak and Canoe Dock SystemA report developed by Michigan landscape architect Pam Blough, Mark Brochu with St. Clair County Parks and Kim Haller with Midland County Parks, describing their efforts and that of two Michigan Counties, involved in the development of an accessible small boat gangway/boat dock system for kayaks and canoes, useable by people with disabilities. (PDF)
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A not-for-profit organization with a goal of promoting innovative ideas, approaches, and assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
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A non profit organization, based in Santa Cruz, California, offering
outings and programs (which are accessible) in outdoor adventure of all
kinds from sailing and surfing to horseback riding and art.
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A revolutionary new concept in playground swing equipment for people with disabilities which allows children in wheelchairs to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging.
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A guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility
guidelines for play areas
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Accessibility Guidelines for accessible boating facilities, accessible routes, boat slips, and boarding piers at boat launch ramps. The guideines provide specifications for elements within a boating facility to create a general level of usability for individuals with disabilities.
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