NEWS FROM PATHFINDER By Melissa Fortson RECREATION INFORMATION ON THE PATHFINDER WEB SITE These sports and leisure resources - and more!- can be found on the Pathfinder Web site at www.familypathfinder.org People of all abilities should have access to recreational facilities and activities. The United States Access Board publishes ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Play Areas and Recreation Facilities. Web: http://www.access-board.gov/ The Community Life section of DisabilityInfo.gov includes information and links related to outdoor recreation, sports, fitness, travel and tourism resources. Includes tips for travelers with disabilities and information on the accessibility of federal recreation sites. Web: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov (click on Community Life) The National Parks and Recreation Association advances parks, recreation and environmental efforts that enhance quality of life for all. Its National Therapeutic Recreation Society branch provides resources related to therapeutic recreation. Web: http://www.nrpa.org/ The Tennessee Disability Pathfinder database lists disability and other community resources. These recreation-related service categories and over 50 others can be found on the Pathfinder Web site:http://www.familypathfinder.org (click on Search the Pathfinder Database). Arts Programs & Therapy: Programs that provide people with disabilities with organized opportunities to pursue the arts. Includes art, dance, music and theatre programs. Includes creative arts therapies. Camps or Summer Programs: Residential or day camp facilities that are appropriately staffed and equipped to provide an opportunity for children who have developmental, emotional or health-related disabilities. Recreational Programs & Therapy: Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in the specific recreational activity, game or sport of their choice. Includes recreation therapy. Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Programs that provide riding instruction to individuals with disabilities as part of their therapy treatment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Tennessee Disability Pathfinder English & Espa–ol (615) 322Ð8529 (800) 640Ð4636 TTY/TDD users: please dial 711 for free relay service www.familypathfinder.org tnpathfinder@vanderbilt.edu Melissa Fortson is information & referral specialist/program coordinator with Tennessee Disability Pathfinder. Tennessee Disability Pathfinder has phone, Web and print resources in English and Spanish to connect the Tennessee disability community with service providers. Referral services, free of cost, are provided to persons with disabilities, family members, service providers and advocates. Pathfinder is a joint project of the TENNESSEE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES and the VANDERBILT KENNEDY CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.