Washington Access Fund
100 South King Street, Suite 280
Seattle, WA 98104
206-328-5116 Voice
1-877-428-5116
1-888-494-4775 TTY
Email: info@washingtonaccessfund.org
Sports & Recreation Resources
*This list is provided for informational purposes only. WATF does not endorse any particular assistive technology device, vendor or manufacturer. Please send updates, suggestions or information about other sports-related equipment or adaptations or websites to info@washingtonaccessfund.org.
Wheelchair Athletes
News and articles regarding the various sports that wheelchair atheletes are involved in.
Vendors
Disabled Sports USA -- Equipment List Comprehensive list of adaptive equipment for various sports with names of manufacturers from a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to recreation and sports for people with disabilities.
Bike Tech Olympia
Modifies bikes for people with disabilities. Bike Tech has locations in Tacoma and Puyallup as well.
1931 East 4th Ave,
Olympia, WA 98506-4631
Phone: 360-754-2453
Contact: Dale Carlson
Phone: 360-791-4001
Email: dale@biketechonline.com
Website: www.BikeTechOnline.com
Don Kreb’s Access to Recreation Adaptive wheelchair and recreational equipment for people with disabilities.
Phone: 1-800-624-4351
Renegade Wheelchairs
Renegade All-Terrain Wheelchairs offer the user a 8-speed geared advantage over traditional wheelchairs. Shifting into lower gears for mud, sand and snow, gives the user the freedom to go where they have not been able to go with traditional wheelchairs.
Phone: 1-800-640-7200
Sportaid
Sportaid has a large selection of sports wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories. They are a reputable supplier of wheelchairs and accessories and provide pictures and prices in their catalog with secure on-line ordering. Sportaid provides racing wheelchairs, rugby wheelchairs and all sorts of independent living resources, as well as a large variety of quality wheelchair cushions.
78 Bay Creek Rd.
Loganville, GA 30052
Phone: 1-800-743-7203
Email: stuff@sportaid.com
Funding for Sports & Recreation Equipment
Most adaptive sports and recreation equipment is funded through personal resources. Low interest loans for such equipment are available through the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation.
Clubs & Programs In addition to programs listed below, check with your city or county Parks Departments regarding opportunities for participation in wheelchair sports and other specifically targeted programs plus the availability of adaptive equipment to facilitate participation in other Park Department activities.
National Directory of Sports Organizations for Individuals with Disabilities
A comprehensice directory of sports organization for people with disabilities compiled by The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program which is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. CIS – Aquatic Therapy Services
Community Integration Services provides aquatic experiences for people of all ages who have special developmental or physical needs. We help our clients access community pool facilities for recreation, rehabilitation, and general fitness. Through adaptive equipment, personalized instructions, and the healing powers of the water, our clients experience greater independence and enjoyment of life.
704 228th Ave. NE Box 745
Sammamish, WA 98074
Phone: 425-830-7746
Disabled Sports USA
A national nonprofit organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured. DS/USA now offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. Participants include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injury, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.
Email: Information@dsusa.org
Friendship Adventures
Recreation, education and leisure activities for people with developmental disabilities.
9805 NE 116th Street, PMB #A185
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-444-3132
Email: info@friendshipadventures.org
Footloose Sailing Association
Sailing club with adaptive equipment providing access to sailing for individuals with disabilities.
Bob Ewing
4509 Interlake Ave. N #142
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-382-2680
Email: info@footloosesailing.org
Northwest Handcycling Club
Hosts rides in the Seattle area for all ages and levels of handcyclers, from the beginning recreational rider to the competitive athlete.
Ron Bajadali
2612 E. Thomas St.
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-329-9400
Email: ronb@nwcclub.com
NW Chapter of The Paralyzed Veterans of America
Provides opportunities for sports, recreation, service and camaraderie for paralyzed veterans. Sports include fishing, hunting, and shooting.
Tom Knoppi
616 SW 152nd Street, Suite B
Burien, WA 98166
Phone: 206-241-1843
Fax: 206-433-0749
Email: chapteroffice@nwpva.org
Outdoors For All Foundation The Outdoors For All Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities by providing opportunities to participate in year-round outdoor recreational. It offers a wide range of programs, including snow sports, cycling, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and more. They maintain a large fleet of adaptive bicycles and may be able to help people select equipment to purchase with a WATF loan.
Administrative Office
2 Nickerson Street, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98109-1652
Program Office & Equipment Rentals
6344 NE 74th Street, Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-838-6030
Email: info@outdoorsforall.org
Power Soccer Soccer for all ages and disabilities with focus on power chair users.
Puget Sound Contact: Marlo & David Thompson
Phone: 253-566-2251
Outside Puget Sound Contact: Jerry Frick
Phone: 770-622-2121 ext 243
Email: thejers@aol.com
Pushing Boundaries
Washington’s only facility providing long term, intensive exercise therapy for those who are paralyzed due to illness or injury; support for their caregivers through education, counseling and training, and education to the medical, academic and general community through workshops and presentations.
4162 148th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-869-9506
Fax : 425-869-9482
E-mail: info@pushing-boundaries.org Recreation and Conservation Office
Rory D. Calhoun, Recreation Accessibility Specialist
Phone: 360-902-3022
1111 Washington Street SE
P.O. Box 40917
Olympia, Washington 98504-0917
E-mail: rory.calhoun@rco.wa.gov.
Robinswood Tennis Center--Adaptive Tennis & Wheelchair Tennis
Robinswood offers beginning to advanced tennis lessons for people with disabilities. Dates and times vary please contact them for more info. No equipment or prior experience is necessary. Competitive wheelchair tennis also is offered by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
P.O. Box 90012
2400 151st Place SE
Bellevue WA 98009-9012
Phone: 425-452-7690
Email: pgill@ci.bellevue.wa.us
Sammamish Rowing Association
The Sammamish Rowing Association (SRA) offers an adaptive rowing program for persons with leg and back restrictions, including those with SCI at T8 or below. Both recreational and competitive opportunities are available.
PO Box 52745
Bellevue, WA 98015-2745
Phone: 425-653-2583
Email: Director@srarowing.com
Seattle Adaptive Sports
Sports and recreational programs for physically challenged individuals.
Tammy English, Executive Director
1111 E Madison #137
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 253.297.5389
Email: info@seattleadaptivesports.org
Seattle Slam – Wheelchair Rugby Association
Quad rugby is an exciting, full-contact wheelchair sport. Players must have a combination of upper and lower extremity impairment to be eligible to participate. Most of the players have sustained spinal injuries and have some type of quadriplegia as a result.
324 15th Ave. E., Suite 203
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-650-4264
Email: info@seattleslam.org
Washington Fencing Academy
The Washington Fencing Academy was founded with the belief that every person who decides to try fencing has the opportunity to be successful in the sport, whatever their athletic ability or fitness level may be, and whether they want to be competitive, recreational, or both. Furthermore, it is the academy's responsibility and commitment to each individual to help them understand, realize, and achieve the goals that, for them, equates to "success."
830 Pike Street, #A4
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 425-577-4761
Fax: 425-837-8055
Email: info@washingtonfencing.com
Washington State Accessible Outdoor Recreation Guide The accessible sites listed in this guide are managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, and the Olympic National Park.
Washington State Parks Reduced Cost Passes Four passes offered by Washington State Parks reduce or waive camping, moorage and watercraft launch fees for limited income senior citizens, disabled veterans and people with disabilities. These passes are valid only at Washington state parks.
Wilderness Inquiry (WI)
Non-profit organization that focuses on getting people from all walks of life to personally experience the natural world, including many with disabilities. Adventures include canoeing, kayaking, hiking, dog sledding, rafting and horse packing in the U.S. and abroad. Financial assistance is available.
808 14th AVE SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516
Phone: 612-676-9400
Toll Free: 800-728-0719
Email: info@wildernessinquiry.org
