Recreation and Sports Resources for Individuals with Amputation or Limb Differences Disabilities their families and caregivers: New Horizons Un-Limited

Recreation and Sports: Amputation and Limb Differences

New Horizons Un-limited is not endorsing and assumes no responsibility in guaranteeing the products, services, programs or conditions as described. If you are interested in a resource listed below, call or contact the resource to verify the current situation. Evaluate the information, analyze your unique circumstances, use your best judgement and make your own decisions when using the information. Before making any change, consult your health care professional.

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International

International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation organizes IWAS World Games and IWAS Youth World Games every year. These offer young and emerging athletes the chance to compete on a world stage for the first time, as well as giving more established athletes another chance to compete and qualify for World Championships and Paralympic Games. An average of 500 athletes from 30 countries compete at every edition. In addition, IWAS is still a source of expertise on everything from the history of the Paralympic movement to classification and organizing major events.

National

Adaptive Sports Programs: Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet focuses on nationwide, sport-specific resources that provide an overview of the adapted version of a particular sport; there may be leagues or teams located closer to your area not listed below. Some websites include a team or league locator to help you find a team near your location. Other websites have information and trainings for local schools and recreational centers that discuss how to set up adaptive sports programs. Perhaps you can be an agent of change for your community by working with a local community center to develop an adaptive league.

Amputee Sport, Recreation and Wellbeing: Limbless Association is an on-line connection for amputees with an active lifestyle. Includes the Limbless Association A to Z of Disability Sports – A directory of available sports & useful contact details. Recommended Exercises - an illustrated guide to recommended exercises in amputee rehabilitation. Practical tips for Sport and High Activity -some helpful tips written by a clinical physiotherapy specialist

Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF)foster physical fitness, community participation, and peer interaction by providing introductory-level adaptive recreation for individuals with physical and mobility challenges. Life-changing experiences are provided through individual participation and training, education of healthcare professionals, and raising public awareness on a national level. For more information contact, 6497 North Haslam Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711, call 478-538-3014.