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Philadelphia is full of activities and events with something of
interest for just about everyone. Visit the sites listed below to find out
where to have fun in the Philadelphia area. You will find information
about summer camps, museums, the zoo, programs specifically for people
with disabilities and activities for the whole family.
Adapted Sports
Adaptive
Sports Association: www.asadurango.org
Pennsylvania
Center for Adapted Sports: www.centeronline.com
Recreation for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Vacations, travel, Adult School, information on a variety of recreational activities
Philly Fun Guide is the Philadelphia region's first comprehensive, up-to-date
consumer website featuring entertainment events. Philly Fun Guide will
include music, dance, sports, fairs, festivals, outdoor activities,
tours, parades, dining and more. (Note - Has ability to search for
accessible events)
Experience Pennsylvania
the official site for Pennsylvania tourism
Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Philadelphia
Attractions - Greater Philadelphia Tourism Board
Philadelphia for the Kids!
Special events for kids at local Museums, Zoos, Aquarium and history
sites)
Philadelphia
Inquirer Entertainment Guide
A calendar of events and activities in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 123.com
A Web directory for thing to do in Philadelphia (Musuems,
Sports, Churches)
Fun on the Web – Two nifty websites for games:
www.funbrain.com and
www.factmonster.com
Liberty
Resources
The Socialization and Recreation section of the Liberty Resources web
site lists a wide variety of fun things to do in Philadelphia. While they
can’t guarantee full accessibility, they do believe the listed
activities to be ramp accessible with accessible bathrooms except where
they have indicated otherwise. This resource includes a cross section of
activities including athletics,
museums,
theaters,
city
tours and more. Participating in sports is a
wonderful way to meet people and make friends. Their athletic
section is particularly good with information about adapted sports
opportunities in the area. This site also lists socialization
opportunities specifically for people with disabilities and nightlife
opportunities for everyone!
Museums, Tours,
History and fun
Philadelphia
Department of Recreation
Neighborhood
Playgrounds and Recreation Centers
Athletic
Groups and Recreation Programs
Neighborhoods Online’s information page about sports and athletic
groups and recreation programs in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Recreation and Leisure Help Line
When operational, this help line will connect you with an information
specialist who will provide you with information and referrals to
organizations that provide recreation and leisure services for people with
disabilities. Their number is 877-986-4550 voice or 877-986-5432 TTY.
Parent
Education Network Recreation, Vacation and Travel Information
This site provides travel and vacation information for people with
disabilities.
Disability
Central
Visit this gathering place for people with disabilities to find
information, community and fun! Their Active
Teen center is an online place where teens can
socialize, educate each other and just have fun together.
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association (EPVA)- Sports and Recreation
EPVA's Sports and Recreation program exposes individuals with
disabilities to a wide variety of competitive or participatory
events that can build self-esteem and restore fulfillment to their
lives.
Summer
Camps
A listing of summer camps in Philadelphia and surrounding area.
National Recreational Resources and Publications
Removing
barriers to health clubs and physical fitness facilities - this
excellent guide shows examples of how exercise facilities can be
designed to make themselves accessible to people with disabilities (pdf
file).
UCP
Sports and Leisure
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