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. email the web manager 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