NAYS

One of only 3 Paralympic sports for which there is no Olympic counterpart, boccia can be played by athletes of all abilities—as either an inclusive or adapted sport.

https://usaboccia.org/start-boccia-club/basic-rules-play/

American Canoe Association

Every imaginable resource on canoeing modifications

https://www.americancanoe.org/page/Adaptive_Resources

Disabled Sports USA

Tips on inclusive canoeing and kayaking for individuals with physical disabilities

https://www.disabledsportsusa.org/sport/paddling/

Manchester University

Disability-specific modifications for flag football instruction

https://www.manchester.edu/docs/default-source/academics/by-major/exercise-science-and-athletic-trainng/apefootball.pdf?sfvrsn=2

United States Golf Association

Modifications of the rules of golf for players with disabilities—listed by disability type

https://www.usga.org/rules-hub/rules-for-golfers-with-disabilities.html

National Alliance for Accessible Golf, Player’s Toolkit

Modifications and adaptive equipment for inclusive golf, as well as vignettes featuring golfers with a variety of disabilities.

https://www.accessgolf.org/resources/2012Allianceplayerstoolkit.pdf

USA Hockey

Manual for coaching players with disabilities

https://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0042/2194/DisabledCoachingManual_FINAL.pdf

USA Hockey, “Special Hockey”

Designed for players with physical and developmental disabilities—an excellent resource for those wishing to form special hockey teams—includes coaching and funding resources

https://www.usahockey.com/specialhockey

US Lacrosse

Page containing resources for both inclusive and adapted lacrosse teams, including modifications, coach mentoring, and funding resources

https://www.uslacrosse.org/diversity-inclusion/adaptive-lacrosse

Athletics for All, Nordic Skiing

Guidelines for Adapted Nordic Skiing

https://athleticsforall.net/adapted-nordic-skiing

Blaze Sports

Wheelchair Rugby (Quad Rugby) Coach’s Manual

http://www.blazesports.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/BSA-Wheelchair-Rugby-Manual.pdf

USA Swimming

Resource for both inclusive programs, and those wanting to join/start adapted swim programs—includes link to “Aquatics for Children With Challenges” online course and workshops

https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/club/disability

USA Swimming, Disabilities Committee

“Including Swimmers With A Disability—A Guide For coaches”

https://www.pvswim.org/disability/bcoach.pdfUS

US Youth Soccer

Soccer Adaptations for Players With Disabilities

https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/file.aspx?DocumentId=106

US Youth Soccer, TOP Soccer

Resources for starting a program, or incorporating Top Soccer principles into an existing inclusive program

https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/topsoccer

Adaptive Sports USA, Table Tennis

Modifications and specifications for both inclusive and adapted table tennis,

https://adaptivesportsusa.org/sports/table-tennis

US Tennis Association

Features links to resources on inclusive modifications/adapted curricula, starting/joining an adapted program, funding opportunities, and more

https://www.usta.com/en/home/about-usta/who-we-are/national/about-adaptive-tennis.html

AMS Vans, Sitting Volleyball

Modifications for inclusive volleyball

https://www.amsvans.com/blog/wheelchair-volleyball/

Athletics for All, Sitting Volleyball

Sitting Volleyball Guidelines

https://www.amsvans.com/blog/wheelchair-volleyball/

Multi-Sport Resources

Disabled Sports USA

Adapted sports resources, for community, youth, and veteran populations, including sport-specific adaptive equipment and modification ideas

https://www.disabledsportsusa.org/sports/adaptive-sports/

Inclusive Futures Volunteer Toolkit

Excellent modifications resource for a variety of sports

https://www.archerygb.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IF-Toolkit-volunteers-FINAL.pdf

American Association of Adapted Sports ® Programs

Leaders in education-based adapted athletics serving students with physical disabilities

http://adaptedsports.org

Special Olympics

Resource page listing all of the (more than 30) individual and team sports that are Special-Olympics eligible–as well as coaching manuals for each.

https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/sports

US Paralympics

Resource for educational opportunities, sports programs, and funding opportunities for athletes with disabilities

https://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics

Video Resources

University of Texas At Arlington, Movin’ Mavs TV

The country’s first intercollegiate wheelchair basketball team to offer live streaming of their games. Learn more about the sport by viewing at the link below or check out the Movin’ Mavs network on Youtube.

http://www.movinmavstv.com/MovinMavsTV2.html

Adapt to Achieve, Education and Training from Disabled Sports USA

Funding Sources; Community Partnerships; Writing Successful Grant Applications; Disability-Specific Coaching Strategies… and more.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfo9Qn9vJuvjSb85G0jfGJJYSLf1hK7e4

Resources Promoting Community Partnerships

US Paralympics

Learn how your organization can partner with US Paralympics to create sport opportunities for individuals with Paralympic-eligible impairments

https://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/find-a-club

Athletics for All

Resource for sports administrators wishing to partner with school districts and disability sport organizations to expand inclusive and adapted sport opportunities for youth in their communities:

https://athleticsforall.net

Resource for “Inclusion: It’s the Right Thing in Youth Sports” 2018 Athletic Business Conference Session Track: NAYS Youth Sports Administration Nov. 8, 2018

Presented by Donna Mack (www.DisabilityDiplomat.com)