Finding recreation resources in your community
Locating good recreation resources can be frustrating when one doesn't know
where to look. This page will hopefully assist you begin to develop
some ideas and good sources to begin your search. We hope to continue
to update this page and continue to improve. If, you can't find a
resource that is helpful, please let us know. Likewise, if you know
of a good resource that is missing, please tell
us so we can include it.

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North Carolina assistive technology and equipment loan
programs
The Check-it-Out
Program
Check-It-Out (CIO) is a coordinated effort to loan assistive technology equipment
to North Carolinians with disabilities, their families, and their service providers.
The goal of this statewide network is to increase accessibility to adaptive
devices by linking existing
equipment loan programs via the World Wide Web. "Recreation" and "Toys" are included
in the many categories provided for searching for available
equipment.
The North Carolina
State Library
The state library provides services for persons who are blind or have other
disabilities that impair reading ability. The same book and magazine titles
found in any other public library are available for loan. However, instead
of being printed in regular-sized print, they are recorded on long-playing
records and cassette tapes, and produced in grade 2 braille or large type.
Readers are also loaned special tape and record players. There are books and
magazines for all ages and all reading interests; catalogs listing available
titles are sent to each
reader.
Virtual Buddies
This program assists participants become independent in their ability
to access information and build a community
of Virtual Buddies with similar interests and needs. As available,
the program provides individuals with disabilities donated computer equipment
and electronic mail training and promotes a computer bulletin board.
Partnerships in Assistive
Technology
Partnerships in Assistive Technology (PAT) is a private nonprofit organization
whose mission is "to increase knowledge about and access to assistive technology
for North Carolinians with disabilities." Distributes a newsletter,
posts a monthly AT classified listing, hosts NC Meeting Place (computer bulletin
board for persons with disabilities), coordinates the annual NC AT Expo,
and coordinates multiple grant projects including projects
focused on improving recreation access.
North Carolina Outdoor Resources The
North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission
The North Carolina General Assembly and Wildlife Resources Commission
have worked to expand opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate
in hunting, fishing and other related
outdoor activities. Learn about opportunities in the "Access Guide".
North Carolina Community Programs Program Directory
A recreation program directory is now available from the North Carolina Office
on Disability and Health. For more information you may contact Lauren
McDevitt at 919-966-0865 or email her
at lauren_mcdevitt@unc.edu
Other Triangle area Youth Wheelchair Basketball--Wheels
of Steel
Youth age 8-18 years, no cost to
participate. For more information contact Carol Williams at
919-556-5379, cwwnc130@aol.com
History of the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association
History
How long has NCRTA been an association? When did it become a Chapter Affiliate of ATRA? How has NCRTA contributed to the profession?
Click here to read a brief history of NCRTA!
Past Presidents
This Past Presidents Section was created to recognize leaders of NCRTA for their hard work, dedication, and commitment; to maintain history of the Association; and to provide some knowledge base for future members of the board of directors and general NCRTA membership. The descriptions provided since the founding of NCRTA highlight the past and continuing leaders of NCRTA to show how our organization has evolved to where it is now. We hope this page will reflect the past accomplishments of the Association, depict the success of the present, and give a glimpse of the goals and issues for NCRTA in the future.
Please click on the past president's name to view their page.
(Please note that this page is still under construction....not all will have active links.)
1988 Dick Hatfield
1989 Cindy Flower
1990 Ray West
1991 Wayne Pollock
1992 Pam Wilson
1993 Jim Barrett
1994 Peggy Pruett Cromer
1995 Karen Luken
1996 Beth Lewis-Sorenson
1997 Janet Funderburk
1998 Tina Gadison Piccirilli
1999 Rachel West
2000 Tara Hodge
2001 Beverly Hairfield
2002 Michael Holder
2003 Paula Brown
2004 Leslie Murray
2005 Julie Bradwell
2006 Amber Milliken
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