Here are some national organizations dedicated to making the outdoors accessible. We've included brief descriptions taken from the organizations' Web sites.

Adaptive Sports Center
In Crested Butte, CO. The ASC's mission is to promote and provide outdoor adventure opportunities for individuals with disabilities, their friends and families.

Access Anything
Access Anything is dedicated to spreading awareness concerning the need for better accessibility in the travel industry through writing guide books and consulting with
industry professionals.

Alliance of People with disAbilities
The alliance is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in becoming as independent as possible, in accordance with their own choices and desires.

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Three words that best describe AAPD: Unity, Leadership and Impact. Unity, leadership and impact are the hopes and convictions of people with disabilities and are necessary to ensure the future of inclusion promised by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center is a national clearinghouse of free information, referral and educational materials on paralysis and spinal cord injury.

Disabled Sports USA
A national nonprofit organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured. DSUSA offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

Guide Dogs for the Blind
A national nonprofit organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured. DSUSA offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
IAC is committed to promoting and providing accessible outdoor recreational facilities throughout Washington State.

Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (Utah)
The mission of the Legislative Coalition for People With Disabilities is to advocate for public policy affecting all people in the state of Utah who have disabilities.

National Ability Center
The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment.

National Center on Accessibility
NCA is an organization committed to the full participation in parks, recreation and tourism by people with disabilities.

National Council on Disability
NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion into all aspects of society.

National Organization on Disability
The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Through the collective efforts of staff, chapters, board members, and other volunteers, the Association is improving care, producing results in research, and addressing everyday living issues that confront all people who use wheelchairs.

National Sports Center for the Disabled
An innovative nonprofit organization that provides recreation for children and adults with disabilities.

No Limits
Mark Wellman owns and operates No Limits from Truckee, California. He has become nationally recognized and respected among able-bodied and disabled people alike through his motivational speaking tours.

Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School
Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School is located on California's Salmon River. We offer the very best in accommodations, instruction, and fun. Classes for all skill levels are offered to adults and youth.

Save the Bay - The Bay Classroom - San Francisco Bay
The Bay classroom provides information and activities for anyone interested in San Francisco Bay, as well as free, downloadable curriculum for teachers.

TASH
An organization of members concerned with human dignity, civil rights, education, and independence for all individuals with disabilities.

Whole Access
Whole Access is the only organization in the country that works exclusively to promote sensible and sensitive accessibility planning for parks and open spaces.

Wilderness Inquiry
A nonprofit organization that focuses on geting people from all walks of life to personally experience the natural world.

Links current July 24, 2007