Wheelchair Sports: Publications and Resources
Summary: The Disabled World (DW) list of "Disability Wheelchair Sports" publications offers a comprehensive collection of articles, news, and information on various wheelchair sports and adaptive athletics. This resource covers a wide range of topics, including popular wheelchair sports like basketball, tennis, rugby, and racing, as well as lesser-known activities such as curling and dance. The publications provide valuable insights into rules, equipment, and training techniques specific to each sport, making them particularly useful for athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts interested in disability sports. Additionally, these articles often explore the physical and mental health benefits of participation, discuss technological advancements in adaptive equipment, and highlight inspiring stories of wheelchair athletes, offering a well-rounded perspective on the world of adaptive sports.
Searching the Database: The data table below lists items that may have been updated or revised, but the table defaults to sorting by descending publication date; you can search and sort by clicking column headers (JavaScript required). Items in this category are also distributed via our Wheelchair Sports RSS feed.
| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Dance Sport Rules Update - IPC | International Paralympic Committee (IPC) | DW-A011521 | 2015/08/04 | 2023/10/10 | ||
| Wheelchair Dancing: Information and Dance Types | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A09690 | 2013/04/29 | 2021/05/01 | ||
| Wheelchair Basketball - Inclusion of Able-bodied Players on the Team has Advantages | University of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation | DW-A08815 | 2012/01/18 | 2012/01/20 | ||
| Wheelchair Basketball: Rules and Gameplay | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A07370 | 2011/04/03 | 2023/12/13 | ||
| Wheelchair Rugby: Rules, Events, Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A07369 | 2011/04/03 | 2022/04/27 | ||
| Wheelchair Curling Information | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A07368 | 2011/04/03 | 2023/12/13 | ||
| Playing Wheelchair Basketball for Sport | Christopher W Smith | DW-A0360 | 2009/01/13 | 2018/02/18 | ||
| Popular Wheelchair Sports | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A0359 | 2009/01/13 | 2019/04/19 | ||
| Wheelchairs and the Sports Lover | Robert Michael | DW-A019 | 2008/12/11 | 2017/12/24 |
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