Parent Education Network 2107 Industrial Highway, York, PA 17402 717-600-0100 V/TTY or 1-800-522-5827 V/TTY or 1-800-441-5028 (Spanish), 717-600-8101 fax

Travel Agencies and Networks for Individuals with Disabilities
General Disability Opportunities for Recreation in the USA and Abroad
Disability-Specific Opportunities for Recreation in the USA and Abroad
Disability-specific Opportunities for Recreation and Travel in Pennsylvania
The Accessible Guide for Specialized Ground Transportation
Travelers' Rights

TRAVEL AGENCIES AND NETWORKS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Barrier Free Vacations provides free travel reservation services for individuals with physical disabilities. Their mission is to assist ALL individuals with a quality vacation experience. It is owned and operated by individuals with disabilities who have experienced the highs and lows of traveling with a mobility impairment. Their extensive research has identified barrier-free destinations in Florida and on cruise ships in the Caribbean. Florida locations include Walt Disney World, Daytona Beach, Clearwater/St. Pete Beaches, Ft Lauderdale/Miami Beaches, and Key West. All hotels have roll-in showers.

Barrier Free Vacations
Sunset Harbor, Suite 505
236 North Derby
Ventnor, N.J. 08406
Phone: 1-800-749-5635

Website: http://www.barrier-free-vacations.com
E-mail: barrier-free-vacations@worldnet.att.net


Nautilus Tours and Cruises specializes in travel arrangements for persons with physical disabilities. Nautilus provides group and individual arrangements and handles all areas of travel (hotels, air, cruises, trains, car and van rentals, etc.) all over the world.

Nautilus Tours & Cruises, Ltd.
22567 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

1-800-797-6004 (Outside California); 818-591-3159 (California); 818-225-9981(Fax)


Travelin' Talk is an international network of people providing assistance to travelers with disabilities by sharing their knowledge and/or extending services which travelers may need while visiting or planning their trips. The network supplies information about local lodging, medical services, accessible restaurants, churches, etc. to people with disabilities who visit their cities. The network currently operates in 400 cities in the USA, as well as in many foreign countries. There is no cost for assistance other than the long distance call. A Travelin' Talk Directory is also available which lists all members and resources. Cost for the guide is $35.

Travelin' Talk
PO Box 3534
Clarksville, TN 37043-3534
931-552-6670; 931-552-1182 (Fax)

Turtle Tours, Inc. offers accessible travel information for locations throughout the world, including Australia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, and USA locations such as Alaska, Hawaii, New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco.

Turtle Tours, Inc.
240 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
800-453-9195 (Voice/TT); 203-830-4049 (Fax)
E-mail: Tourturtle@aol.com


GENERAL DISABILITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION IN THE USA AND ABROAD

American Horticultural Therapy Association, serving all disabilities and all ages, provides referrals to local groups and an employment program.

American Horticultural Therapy Association
362A Christopher Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 29879
301-948-3010; 301-869-2397 (Fax)


American Sledge Hockey Association, serving teenagers with mobility impairments, provides referrals to local teams.

American Sledge Hockey Association
10933 Johnson Ave S.
Bloomington, MN 55437
612-750-3973


American Water Ski Association, serving all ages and all disabilities, provides referrals and information.

American Water Ski Association
c/o Phil Martin
Adaptive Aquatics
PO Box 21
Jackson Gap, Al 36861
205-825-9091; 205-825-8332 (Fax)


Association for Theatre and Disability, serving all ages and all disabilities, provides referrals to local groups.

Association for Theatre and Disability
c/o Access Theatre
527 Garden St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-564-2063; 805-564-2424 (TT); 805-564-0051(Fax)


Boy Scouts of America Scouting for the Handicapped Service provides referrals to local troops.

Boy Scouts of America Scouting for the Handicapped Service
1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
214-580-2000


Fishing Has No Boundaries, serving individuals with all disabilities of all ages, provides information on fishing events.

Fishing Has No Boundaries
PO Box 175
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-3185


Girl Scouts of the USA provides referrals to local troops and training for scout leaders.

Girl Scouts of the USA
420 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
212-852-8000; 212-852-6515


International Center on Special Recreation provides information and local referral on recreational activities for individuals with disabilities of all ages.

International Center on Special Recreation
c/o John Nesbitt
362 Koser Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52246-3038
319-337-7578


International Wheelchair Road Racers Club. serving all ages, provides referrals to local groups.

International Wheelchair Road Racers Club
c/o Joseph Dowling
30 Myano Lane
Stamford, CT 06902
203-967-2231; 203-327-7999(Fax)


Kids' Camps operates a website which allows its users to conduct a disability-specific or state & regional search of summer camp opportunities for children with disabilities. Camps are categorized under Developmental Disabilities, Diabetes, Learning Disabilities/ADD, Mainstream, Oncology, Physical Disabilities, Speech/Hearing, Visual Impairment, Weight Loss, and Other Needs.

Kids' Camps
5455 N. Federal Highway, Suite 0
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-989-9330, Extension 2; 561-989-9331 (Fax)

Website: http://www.kidscamps.com


Mobility International, USA offers information and referral, publications, and videos for integrating persons with disabilities into international educational exchange, leadership development, disability rights training, travel, and community service. Exchanges have been coordinated in Asia, Africa, Central America, Europe, and South America.

Mobility International, USA
PO Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (503) 343-1284 (V/TTY); (503) 343-6812 (Fax)


National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis, serving ages 7 and older, runs an annual camp, national and local tournaments, and provides referrals to local groups.

National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis
940 Calle Amanecer, Suite B
San Clemente, CA
714-361-6811


National Handicapped Sports, serving ages 5 and older with physical and developmental disabilities, provides information and referral to local groups and parent advocacy training.

National Handicapped Sports
451 Hungerford Dr. Ste 100
Rockville, MD 20850
301-217-0960; 301-217-0968(Fax)


National Institute of Art and Disabilities (NIAD) provides a visual art studio program, with emphasis on the professional exhibition of NIAD artists' work, opportunities for NIAD artists to earn income and recognition through the marketing and reproduction of their work,professional training for those interested in the field of art and disabilities, and dissemination of the NIAD model, both nationally and internationally.

National Institute of Art and Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-0290; (510) 620-0326 (Fax)
E-mail: niadektz@thecity.sfu.edu


National Sports Center for the Disabled, serving all disabilities, provides referrals to local groups and information on national programs to individuals of all ages.

National Sports Center for the Disabled
PO Box 36
Winter Park, CO 80482
303-726-5514; 302-892-5823 (Fax)


National Wheelchair Basketball Association provides referral to local groups for teenagers with mobility impairments.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association
University of Kentucky
110 Seaton Bldg
Lexington, KY 40506
606-257-1623; 606-258-1090 (Fax)


National Wheelchair Softball Association, provides referrals to local groups.

National Wheelchair Softball Association
C/o John Speake
1616 ToddCt.
Hastings, MN 55033
612-437-1792


North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, serving all ages and all disabilities, provides referrals to local groups.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
PO Box 33150
Denver, CO 80233
800-369-7433; 303-452-1212


Recreation Unlimited is a year round camp program serving individuals with disabilities ages 5 and above. Recreation Unlimited offers a variety of camping sessions from day programs to respite care to resident camping. The facility has a 160 acre campus (designed to comply with ADA standards), three major housing cabins, a multi-purpose lodge, an arts and crafts building, dining hall, swimming and diving pools, an athletic track, a tennis court, regulation softball field, equestrian outdoor arena, medical clinic, administrative building and related support facilities. The camp includes nature trails with observation points, hard-surfaced trails, a six-acre lake, prairie, forest, stream, and natural amphitheater.

Recreation Unlimited
Ashley, Ohio
614-548-7006(Voice); 614-747-3139(TT)


US Wheelchair Swimming, serving ages 7 and older, provides referrals to local groups on recreational and competitive swim programs.

US Wheelchair Swimming
c/o Larry Quintilani
229 Miller St
Middleboro, MA 02346
508-946-1964


Very Special Arts provides programs in creative writing, dance, drama, literature, music, and the visual arts for individuals with disabilities. Programs are implemented through a network of local, state, and national organizations. Very Special Arts Festivals provide workshops and training sessions for people with disabilities, as well as educators, families, and friends, and are the culmination of year-round, community based programming efforts.

Very Special Arts
1331 F Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-2800; 202-737-0645 (TTY); 202-737-0725 (Fax)


Wheelchair Bowling Association

Wheelchair Bowling Association
3620 Tamarack Dr
Redding, CA 96003
916-243-2695



DISABILITY SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION IN THE USA AND ABROAD

BLINDNESS

The Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides recorded and braille reading materials to persons with documented visual or physical disabilities or dyslexia which prevent the use of printed materials. Individuals must call the reference section in order to receive an application for services. After receiving documentation, the library forwards a cassette player and a resource listing of materials. The library refers individuals to the regional library located in each state.

Library of Congress
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1291 Taylor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 707-5100(v); (202) 707-0744 (TTY); (202) 707-0712 (Fax)


Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic services are available to anyone with a documented print disability which includes learning disabilities. An application fee and annual membership fee are required. RFB&D serves students at all academic levels, as well as people who use educational and professional materials to pursue careers, or personal interests. Once membership has been established, requests for recorded books may be placed by mail to:

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Customer Service
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
1-800-221-4792; 609-452-0606; 609-987-8116(Fax)

The US Association for Blind Athletes promotes and provides information about local, national and international sports events for individuals of all ages.

US Association for Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO
719-630-0422


CEREBRAL PALSY

The US Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association provides referral to local groups for ages 6 and older with cerebral palsy and related conditions.

US Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association
500 S. Ervay St., Suite 352B
Dallas, TX 75220
214-352-4100


DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

The American Athletic Association for the Deaf provides information and referral to local groups for individuals of all ages who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

American Athletic Association for the Deaf
3607 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84403-1737
801-393-8710 (Voice); 801-393-7916 (TTY); 801-393-2263 (Fax)


Captioned Films/Video Program
National Association of the Deaf
1447 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
1-800-237-6213(V) 1-800-237-6819 (TTY)


Deaf Artists of America, Inc.
302 N. Goodman Street, Suite 205
Rochester, NY 14607
1-716-244-3460 (TTY) ; 1-716-244-3690


National Association for Disabled Athletes
17 Lindley Avenue
Tenafly, NJ


National Captioning Institute
1900 Gallows Road, Suite 3000
Vienna, VA 22182
703-917-7600 (V/TTY); 703-917-9878
E-mail: mail@nci.cap.org


National Deaf Bowling Association
9244 Ex Mansfield Avenue
Denver, CO 80237


The Deaf Bowler
PO Box 171786
Arlington, TX 76003


United States Deaf Skiers Association
5053 Kenmore Drive
Concord, CA 94521


LEARNING DISABILITIES

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) services are available to anyone with a documented print disability which includes learning disabilities. An application fee and annual membership fee are required. RFB&D serves students at all academic levels, as well as people who use educational and professional materials to pursue careers, or personal interests. Once membership has been established, requests for recorded books may be placed by mail to:

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Customer Service
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
1-800-221-4792; 609-452-0606; 609-987-8116(Fax)

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Freedom's Wings provides an opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or as a member of the flight training program. The organization also provides training for instructors, ground crew, and flying students. There is no charge for an introductory flight; 25 for subsequent flights or flights for able-bodied companions.

Freedom's Wings
Van Sant Airport
1832 Lake Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: 908-232-6354



DISABILITY-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND TRAVEL IN PENNSYLVANIA

BLINDNESS

The Pennsylvania Blind Athletes Association encourages and assists blind and visually impaired individuals to participate in fitness, recreation, and sports.

Pennsylvania Blind Athletes Association
6333 Malvern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 602-2480


Camp Can-Do, Kulpsville, PA is a summer co-ed camp for children and young adults, ages 3-25. Camp size accommodates 45 campers.

Camp Can-Do
Winter Address: Easter Seal Society
1161 Forty Foot Road
Kulpsville, PA 19443

215-368-7000


Camp Joy, Schwenksville, PA is a coed camp with a minimum age 4 requirement. Cost is $840 for 1 week.

Camp Joy
Winter Address: Brian's House, Inc.
1300 South Concord Road
West Chester, PA 19382

610-399-1175


Camp Make-A-Friend, Philadelphia, PA can accommodate 45 campers.

Camp Make-A-Friend
Winter Address: Easter Seal Society
468 N. Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063

215-565-2353


Camp Rainbow at Camp Spencer is a coed camp which accommodates children and young adults ages 8 - 21.

Camp Rainbow at Camp Spencer
Winter Address: Arc Allegheny
1001 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

412-322-6008


Helping Hands, Inc., Lenhardtsville, PA operates a coed camp, minimum age 5. Cost is $400 for 1 week.

Helping Hands, Inc.
Winter Address: 415 Hoffmansville Road
Bechtelsville, PA 19505

610-754-6491


Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (PA residents)
Free Library of Philadelphia
919 Walnut St
Philadelphia 19107
Ms. Vickie Lange Collins
215-925-3213; 1-800-222-1754; 215-928-0856 (Fax)
Hours M-F 9-5

E-mail: flpblind@library.phila.gov

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (PA residents)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
The Leonard C. Staisey Bldg
4724 Baum Blvd
Pgh, PA 125213-1389

Mrs. Sue O. Murdock
412-687-2440; 1-800-242-0586; 412-687-2442 (Fax)
Hours: M-F 9-5

E-Mail: clbph@clpgh.org


Pennsylvania Lions Beacon Lodge Camp, near Martinsburg, PA, is a coed camp which accommodates campers ages 6-18.

Pennsylvania Lions Beacon Lodge Camp
Winter Address: 114SR 103 South
Mount Union, PA 17066

814-542-2511


DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

PA Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) maintains a current summer camp listing for children.

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1110 Labor & Industry Building
Seventh & Forster Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0019
1-800-233-3008(V/TTY)(PA only); 717-783-4912(V/TTY); 717-783-4913(Fax)


Camp Sertoma
(Owned and operated by The Arc of Dauphin County)
4309 Linglestown Road
Suite 114E
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-540-5800; 717-540-9383(Fax)

E-Mail: ARCOFDC@PAONLINE.COM
Website: http://www.PAONLINE.COM/ARCOFDC


Camp Tom Tom serves deaf children and their hearing siblings and children of deaf adults; serves ages 4-10.

Camp Tom Tom
c/o DHCC
310 Amosland Road
Holmes, PA 19043-1216
610-534-4940(V/TTY)


Camp Victory
Millville, PA
Sponsored by: D.E.A.F. Inc., Patty Brown, Director
717-842-2778(V/TTY)


Lions Camp Kirby serves deaf children ages 6-17.

Lions Camp Kirby
PO Box 318
Dublin, PA 18917
215-249-3710(V); 610-346-8371(V after 6 pm)


PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp serves deaf and hard of hearing children ages 6-18.

PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp
114 SR103 South
Mt. Union, PA 17066-9601
814-542-2511(V); 814-542-2512(V); 814-542-7437(Fax)


Pocono Plateau Deaf & Hard of Hearing Camp serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth ages 8-17.

Pocono Plateau Deaf & Hard of Hearing Camp
United Methodist Church
RR #2, Box 1002
Cresco, PA 18326
717-676-3665(V/TTY)


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

The Guided Tour provides a travel program for adults with developmental disabilities. Separate trips are available for persons with physical disabilities. Two encampments are available in June and August for persons 17 years and older at Camp Lee Mar in the Poconos. Summer camp is available for children with developmental disabilities.

The Guided Tour
7900 Old York Road, Suite 114B
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2339
215-782-1370; 215-635-2637 (Fax)
E-Mail: gtour400@aol.com


MENTAL ILLNESS

Wellspring Clubhouse provides free social and vocational training in a clubhouse atmosphere for adults with mental illness. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Wellspring Clubhouse
Penn Foundation
915 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960
215-257-4760


PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Magee Rehabilitation - Recreation Technology for People with Physical Disabilities, assists anyone with a physical disability interested in pursuing leisure activities through involvement with a variety of disability and recreation agencies throughout the Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania. Magee Rehabilitation publishes the Magee Recreation Resource Guide for People with Disabilities.

Magee Rehabilitation
6 Franklin Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1177


The Travel Information Service offers information regarding travel for individuals with physical disabilities.

Travel Information Service
Moss Rehabilitation Hospital
12th & Tabor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-456-9600 (Voice); 215-456-9602 (TTY)


Whitetail Ski Resort, located near Mercersburg, PA, offers adaptive ski lessons for children and adults with disabilities. Lessons can be scheduled for any time, but Monday-Friday, day or evening, is preferred because it avoids the crowded weekend slopes. A three-hour private lesson, including lift ticket and equipment, costs $40. You must make arrangements in advance so that the appropriate equipment, instructor, and volunteers are available. Mono and bi-skis and other equipment is on hand to accommodate all disabilities. Daycare is available.

Whitetail
13805 Blairs Valley Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-9400
http://www.aminews.com/



THE ACCESSIBLE GUIDE FOR SPECIALIZED GROUND TRANSPORTATION

The Accessible Guide for Specialized Ground Transportation provides a resource for locating specialized ground transportation to airports, hotels, restaurants, business meetings, and conventions. The guide is arranged alphabetically by state and then city. Each entry includes contact information, type of service provided, days and hours of operation, base fare, lift equipment, reservation policies, and related information. It can be ordered at the website or from Accessible Transportation for the Disabled; PO Box 292, Zionsville, PA 19092; tel 800-461-4789 or tel/fax 215-679-0467. Semiannual updates are also available.



TRAVELERS' RIGHTS

The Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association offers publications and a website which addresses the rights of individuals with disabilities in air travel under the Air Carrier Access Act as well as in Ground Transportation under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The publications "Air Carrier Access" and "Accessible Transit Traveler" may be ordered by calling 1-800-444-0120.