Links of Interest
Links related to the U.S. Paralympic program.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008 Paralympic Games Beijing | Official web site of the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. |
| U.S. Paralympics | The U.S. Paralympics is a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee created to help athletes with physical disabilities reach their dream of Paralympic excellence. |
| Dwarf Athletic Association of America | DAAA was formed in 1985 to develop, promote and provide quality amateur level athletic opportunities for dwarf athletes in the United States. |
| 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 physical disability. |
| National Disability Sports Alliance | The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) is the National Coordinating Body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke. . |
| National Wheelchair Basketball Association | The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is comprised of 181 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. |
| Quad Rugby | Compared to a combination of rugby, football and Mad Max this sport is not for the faint of heart. Quad rugby has made front page news with the release of the award winning documentary “Murderball.” |
| US Association of Blind Athletes | USABA, a member organization of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is a nonprofit organization that provides training for blind and visually impaired athletes for competition in nine sports. |
| USA Cycling | Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 45,000 members and 2,000 annual events. |
| USA Deaf Sports Federation | USA Deaf Sports Federation provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of sports at the state, regional, national and international level for developing and elite athletes. |
| USA Disabled Sailing | Providing the instruction, environment and support for disabled and able-bodied individuals to experience the thrills of sailing. |
| USA Disabled Skiing-Alpine and Nordic | A complete recap of all disabled Alpine and Nordic skiing results. |
| USA Sled Hockey | The United States Sled Hockey Association mission is to foster the advancement of sled hockey for all individuals, disabled and able bodied, male and female, without prejudice or discrimination. |
| Wheelchair Sports USA | Wheelchair Sports USA provides sports and recreation for people with physical disabilities by facilitating, advocating and developing a national community based outreach program, providing resources and education and conducting regional and national competitions. |