About WVATSAccessible Recreation in WV
WV Recreation Organizations
West Virginia is fortunate to have several organizations devoted to providing recreational opportunities for adults and children with disabilities. Among these are:
Adventure Pursuit
P.O. Box 431
Parkersburg, WV 26102
304-485-0911
adventurepursuit@hotmail.com
www.adventurepursuit.org
Offers recreation opportunities for physically and mentally challenged individuals including kayaking, climbing and swimming. Willing to work with anyone to help them have fun!
Challenged Athletes of West Virginia
P.O. Box 10
Snowshoe, WV 26209
304-572-6708
www.cawvsports.org
People with a wide range of disabilities participate in skiing with their family and friends. Through this program, adaptive equipment and instruction are available for just about every disability group. All lessons are one-on-one and are flexible based on the needs of each skier.
West Virginia Hunter Education Association
Attn: Director, Special Needs
P.O. Box 925
Lumberport, WV 26386
304-584-4444
www.wvhuntered.com/SpecialNds.htm
The West Virginia Special Needs Hunter Education Course is open to the public regardless of ability or disability. Captioned videos, interpreters and other adaptive equipment are used to open the doors to anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors, regardless of physical limitations.
Wheelin' Sportsmen
5196 Dawn Street
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
304-776-1496
Wheelin' Sportsmen is dedicated to providing all people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The organization is dedicated to the education and entertainment of outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities and their able-bodied outdoor partners who want to become more involved in outdoor activities.
For more information about recreation and travel in West Virginia, please contact:
West Virginia Division of Tourism
www.wvtourism.com
1-800-CALLWVA
West Virginia State Parks & Forests
www.wvstateparks.com
1-800-CALLWVA
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
www.wvdnr.gov
304-558-2764
