Kinesiology

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
• The Council for Exceptional Children
• Move United
• The Federation for Children with Special Needs
• International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
• The National American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
• The National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
• The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
• The National Consortium for Physical Education & Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
• Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) Full text, general information, important DOE memos and letters
• Paralympics
• Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Wellness (We are a partner in this consortium.)
• Special Olympics
• TASH (formally known as The Association for the Severely Handicapped)

Legal Issues

• Americans with Disabilities Act Page (ADA)
• Dept. of Ed. IDEA Information

Lesson Plans/Activities

• Adapted Section of PE Central A vast array of resources that range
  from lesson plan activities with adaptations for physical activities,
  places to get equipment, a discussion board, and a top sites index.
• What Works Clearinghouse Information regarding evidence based practice

Leadership and Support: Advocacy Groups

• Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Information on
  the knowledge and skills needed to be an Adapted Physical Education
  Teacher, along with additional information regarding The National
  Standards.
• Developmental Disabilities Forum A place to talk about the issues. This site
  provides an open bulletin board for people to ask questions, share
  concerns, and answer questions regarding special populations.
• DISABILITY Information and Resources This site provides information that
  covers a vast amount of different topics.

Miscellaneous Resources

• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines by USHHS
• Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ)
• The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) is a non-profit organization that
  provides competency-based curriculum management
• Physical Activity and Health by CDC