Disabled Sports U.S.A. is a national network of 85 chapters in 35 states, D.C. and Canada. Hal Honeyman, at Creative Mobility in St. Charles, IL, helps many people find a bicycle they can ride and enjoy, despite mobility or balance problems. The shop specializes in wheelchairs, adaptive bikes and trikes, providing a unique selection of bicycles for various needs, foot or hand powered. The range of wheelchairs goes from basic transport to light weight performance chairs and the staff are experts in finding the right vehicle for many people with disabilities, as well as custom fitting, seating and positioning, which they consider extremely important. They offer sales, rental and service.
Most states have ongoing projects to upgrade the accessibility of state parks and camping areas.
Parks are working on installing accessible toilet facilities and hard surface pathways to connect different park areas. For information on the accessibility features of state parks and campgrounds, contact a state's Department of Tourism . Newer camping equipment offers features such as wider tent entrances, roomier tent interiors, lighter tent poles, tents designed to stand without stake lines, coolers on wheels, easy lighting stoves, etc. Find out about assisted trails from the North American Riding for the Handicapped Assn. The idea is to create the ultimate recreation facility for people with disabilities, their families and friends.