Information for physically disabled veterans in areas of adaptive recreational and vehicular conversion equipment. (wheelchair bound)



1. ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
 A. Fishing
     1. Heroes on the Water (HOW)
         HeroesontheWater.org
         214-295-4541

 B. Golf
     1. Standup and Play Foundation
         www.standupandplay.org
         1515 15th St. NW #432 Wash.DC 20005
         941-320-9688 or 202-550-2889

 C. Horseback Riding
     1. Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center
         Buckingham Road Stables
         6137 Old Buckingham Rd
         Powahtan, Va. 23139
         LDeqestriancenter.com
         804-357-9524   804-357-0249

 D. Hunting
     1. National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) www.nwtf.org
         Provides opportunities for people with disabilities
           www.wheelinsportsmen.org 1-800-THE NWTF (843-6983)

     2. Wheelin Sportsmen NWTF Virginia
         Robin Clark 434-249-6154 www.vanwtf.com

 E. Park and Outdoor Individual Activities

     1. Hiking
        Pocahontas State Park is currently developing paths                       specifically for those with substatial disabilies.

     2. Mountain bike riding
        Pocahontas State Park is currently developing paths                       specifically for those with substatial disabilies.
        Moutain bikes are currently being developed for                   disabled.

     3. Volunteering
        1. Pocahontas State Park 
        www.der.virginia.gov/state_parks/volunteer.shtm

         A. Camp Host camp free,greet/assist campers                           VSPcamphost@dcr.virginia.gov

         B. Friends of Pocahontas State Park 
           Set goals, coordinate projects and activities                       www.fopsp.org

 F. Sailing

     1. Sailing 4 All www.gosailing4all.org
            Ted Abbot
         PO Box 13405 Rich.,Va 23225
          804-901-4301

 G. Swimming

     1. Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership (GRAP)
            www.swimrichmond.org
          Scott Bennett  Dir. Admin.
          5050 Ridgedale Parkway
           Rich. Va. 23234
            804-271-8275

2. SPORTS ACTIVITIES - See information listed above

3. JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Paralyzed Veterans of America Operation (PVA)
                       Paving Access for Veterans Employment (PAVE)
	   	       Cristina Mousel, Voc Rehab Counselor
	     	       1201 Broad Rock Blvd.
		       Richmond, VA 23249
		       804-675-5155
	               www.pva.org
	

4. MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS

 A. Indoor - Mobility Supercenter
	     Paul Tumelaire, Mobility Consultant
	     7450 Midlothian Turnpike
	     Chesterfield, VA 23225
	     804-231-7774
	     434-294-2060 (Mobile)
	     www.mobilitycenter.com
	Ceiling lifts, stair lifts, elevators

	     Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
	     Jennifer Purser, Admin Director
	     11620 Busy Street
	     North Chesterfield, VA 23236
	     804-378-0017
	     804-398-0446 (Mobile)
	     www.pvamidatlantic.org
	Full paralytic support for disabled veterans

 B. Outdoor- Mobility Supercenter
	     Paul Tumelaire, Mobility Consultant
	     7450 Midlothian Turnpike
	     Chesterfield, VA 23225
	     804-231-7774
	     434-294-2060 (Mobile)
	     www.mobilitycenter.com
	Driving aids, turning seats, wheelchair accessible vehicles

	     Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
	     Jennifer Purser, Admin Director
	     11620 Busy Street
	     North Chesterfield, VA 23236
	     804-378-0017
	     804-398-0446 (Mobile)
	     www.pvamidatlantic.org
	Full paralytic support for disabled veterans


 c. Vehicular Conversion - See above Outdoor



5. REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (FOR THOSE WITH INSURANCE)

 A. DARS Va.Dept. for Aging and Rehablitative Services
    2001 MAYWILL ST.,SUITE 202
    RICHMOND,VA 23230
    804-652-7706

6. FINANCING (if needed) For Disabled only

 A. Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority (ATLFA)
     Low interest,no down payment,long term loans specifically             for disabled to buy assistive gear in order to participate in the      above activities.
       1-866-835-5926  www.atlfa.org
        Sandra W.Prince Exec. Dir.
        1602 Rolling Hills Dr. Suite 107
        Richmond,Va 23229 804-662-7021