4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County
The 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County provides an opportunity for children and adults with disabilities to benefit from riding horses. Everyone associated with the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program is a volunteer, including riding instructors, therapists, horse handlers, and side-walkers.

Access Adventures
Access Adventures offers year-round community based, affordable vacations to persons who have disabilities. Dedicated staff who provide a safe and caring atmosphere supports travelers.

The American Camping Association
The ACA will provide the names of ACA approved camps for both children with and without special needs.

The Arc of the Northern Chesapeake Region – Recreation Support Services

Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports (BARS)
BARS is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing year round recreational opportunities to both children and adults with disabilities. 

Baltimore's Child: A Special Edition
A Special Edition has an extensive statewide list of special needs camps, recreation, sports and arts programs. Free copies of "A Special Edition" are available through schools and public libraries throughout Maryland. 

Best Buddies
Best Buddies strives to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Boy Scouts of America
The boys Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

BASEBALL:

Frederick Challenger Little League  
Champion Baseball Maryland 410-526-6101 contact: Jim Tolan

Clarksburg Sports Association Challenger Baseball
Southern Maryland Youth Organization Challenger Basebal

Change, Inc.
Change, Inc. provides services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities including aquatics activities.

Community Connections
Community Connections is a project of the Department of Special Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. The goals of this project are to: Increase opportunities for young children with special needs to participate in the community, Promote awareness of persons with disabilities, Provide support to individuals and organizations.

Disabled Sports USA
A national membership organization that provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They also provided links to many national sport associations for individuals with and without disabilities.

disaboom  
An informative article on creative ways to get your kids active!

Equine Therapy Associates
ETA is a highly specialized and personalized NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) center located in Montgomery County.

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program
The Frederick County 4H Therapeutic Riding Program provides a seven week session of riding instruction each spring and fall at no charge to students. Volunteers are always needed!

Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc.
Provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities in Cecil County, Maryland.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland can help link you with a troop in your community, provide resources on adapted activities, and information on the Challenge Nature Trail in Ellicott City, which is fully accessible. 
The League  
The league provides services for people of all abilities.

Maryland At A Glance - State Parks
Because of Maryland's diverse geography, State parks offer a variety of recreation from snow skiing to ocean fishing. Most of them are open to the public, sunrise to sunset, from April through October. This site provides a list of each state park by county and a link.

Maryland Outdoor Club
This site provides a list of activities including kayaking, camping, winter sports and even offers trail guides! 

Maryland Ravens
Maryland Ravens, Inc. provides recreational activities and disability awareness programs.

Maryland Recreation and the Arts
This page brings you the best news and information regarding Maryland State Parks, Maryland art exhibits, recreation, entertainment, museums, and the arts.

Maryland Special Olympics
The Special Olympics provides year round athletic training and competition for individuals with developmental delays.

Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MTR) 
MTR is a year-round professional therapeutic riding program located on a 100 acre farm in Anne Arundel County. Hippotherapy, therapeutic riding, and recreational riding are available in four 8-week and one 4-week sessions per year.

Mighty Special Music Makers (MSMM)
This weekly musical program for adults with developmental disabilities provides an opportunity to explore a wide range of music and unique instruments in an interactive manner. Participants play along to recorded music and perform concerts throughout the year. Operates in Montgomery County, Maryland.

National Alliance for Accessible Golf
Funded by the USGA, the Alliance is attempting to provide financial assistance and resources to help make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities.

National Center on Accessibility (NCA)
NCA is a dynamic and innovative leader in the movement to include people with disabilities in recreation, parks, and tourism.

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
NARHA provides a listing of riding centers in the state of Maryland.

Paralympics
The international paralympic committee organizes the Paralympic and Multi-Disability World Games and World Championships. They also provide sport related information for a variety of disabilities.

Potomac Community Resources
This nonprofit organization serving Montgomery County, Maryland, offers a wide range of recreation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Special Olympics – Unified Sports Program
Unified Sports is a moving and exciting initiative for athletes of all ages, from youth to adults. Teams are a combination of individuals with disabilities and non-disabled peers.

YMCA Discovery Program
The programs offer many forms of activities and exercise programs for youths and adults with special needs.

Travel and Vacation:

Travel and VacationAccess Adventures
Access Adventures provides a variety of travel and recreation opportunities for people age 17 and older with developmental and physical disabilities.

Access Travel
A full service travel agency, owned and operated by an individual with a disability, that is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of travelers with disabilities.

National Parks
Visit the National Parks to learn how they are making their parks accessible to everyone!