{"id":833,"date":"2012-04-07T22:29:57","date_gmt":"2012-04-08T04:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=833"},"modified":"2016-02-16T09:35:22","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T16:35:22","slug":"resources-on-recreation-and-exercise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/?page_id=833","title":{"rendered":"Resources on Recreation and Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Montana Resources\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Local Resources<\/a> (by town)\u00a0 |\u00a0 National Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources on Recreation and Exercise<\/h1>\n

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New – May 2014<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Adults with Disabilities, Physical Activity if For Everybody<\/a> CDC’s Vital Signs, May 2014 Issue<\/p>\n

<\/a>Montana, Statewide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Big Sky Imagination<\/a> Inventor Scot Browne manufactures and sells a variety of recreational products, including a hands-free binocular stand, a wheelchair rifle rest, and a wheelchair flashlight holder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Montana Access to Outdoor Recreation<\/a> strives to increase opportunities for participation in wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, and other related activities for individuals with disabilities and those who are aging. MATOR offers the following services: free recreational equipment library; demonstration events; education and awareness; and a volunteer network. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services<\/a>: <\/span><\/p>\n

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Public Health and Safety Division<\/a>: Cardiovascular Health\/Nutrition and Physical Activity<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Obesity\/Physical Activity Program
\n1400 Broadway, Rm. C317, Helena, MT 59620
\n(406) 444-5508<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: Crossing the Barriers Program<\/a> Site has FWP’s Accessibility & Implementation Plans<\/em>, regional lists of facilities rated by accessibility from “easy” to “most difficult”,\u00a0 disability-related articles from Montana Outdoors<\/em> magazine, descriptions of available outdoor recreation activities, and information on fee exemptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Montana Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2008-2012<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

North American Riding for the Handicapped Region 9 Affiliates<\/a> NARHA Association affiliates from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana<\/strong>, Oregon, and Washington<\/span><\/p>\n

Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids<\/a> publishes: Montana Recreation, Travel, & Camp Resource Handbook for People with Special Needs<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Special Olympics of Montana<\/a> Nonprofit international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit Montana<\/a> Official state travel site.<\/span><\/p>\n

VSA Arts of Montana<\/a> Partners with the Departments of Dance and Music at the University of Montana to provide learning opportunities for people with disabilities and teacher and access training for University of Montana students who participate in VSA classes on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traffic Safety Education<\/a>\u00a0Provides safety advice for pedestrians, motorists, and equipment maintenance.<\/p>\n

Pedestrian Safety for children<\/a>\u00a0Educates\u00a0about the safety of children ages five to nine years with information on how to\u00a0better protect them.<\/p>\n

Bicycle, In-Line Skating & Skateboarding Safety<\/a>\u00a0A guide on how to prevent accidents and identifying high risk situations<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Montana Resources, by town (alphabetical order)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Belgrade<\/strong><\/span>:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n