Before the internet became one of the leading (and addicting) sources for real time news and information magazines and journals were where one would turn to see up to date news, pictures and information. Many people still prefer holding a magazine and today there are some exceptional periodicals published which are focused on adaptive sport and recreation for individuals with both physical and intellectual disabilities. What follows’ is my efforts to discover some of these periodicals
Adaptive Sport and Recreation focused:
- Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
- PALAESTRA
- Spirit Magazine
- Sports ‘N Spokes
- Challenge Magazine
Disability focused with adaptive sport and recreation articles:
- PN: Paraplegia News
- Autism Asperger’s Digest Magazine
- Ability Magazine
- Able Magazine
(Note: If I missed any periodical, which should have made the list please comment on this blog, and I will include it in an update.)
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly: The official journal of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
Federation website: http://www.ifapa.biz/
Journal website: http://journals.humankinetics.com/apaq (basic information included)
Mission: The mission of this journal is stated on their website: The Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) is an international, multidisciplinary journal, designed to stimulate and communicate scholarly inquiry related to physical activity, which includes sport. Disciplines from which scholarship may originate include corrective therapy, gerontology, health care, occupational therapy, pediatrics, physical education, dance, sport medicine, physical therapy, recreation, and rehabilitation. Among populations considered are at-risk infants and preschoolers, school-age children and young adults many of whom receive special education and/or related services, the aging, and the old. Physical activity implies fine, gross, functional, and interpretive movement, viewed from a biomechanical, developmental, learning, physiological, or psychosocial perspective. The focus of the adaptation may be upon equipment, activity, facilities, methodology and/or setting.
Focus of publication:
- Geared towards students and scholars to discuss issues related to adaptive sport and recreation
- Deals with both intellectual and physical disabilities
Publish rate: 4 times a year
Social Media sites are not available with this publication
Subscription:
- One year $69
- Student rates available
- Published by Human Kinetics Journals
- The journal can be mailed internationally
- Article Abstracts can be read online.
- Individual articles can be purchased for $25.
- Journal can be read online once subscription is purchased
- Back issues are available
- To subscribe http://journals.humankinetics.com/apaq-subscription-rates
PALAESTRA: Forum of Sport, Physical Education& Recreation for Those with Disabilities
Website: Palaestra: http://www.palaestra.com/ (basic information included)
The mission of this journal: As a quarterly publication and premier resource on adapted physical activity, PALAESTRA's mission is:
- to enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity, making them the best advocates for their children during IEP (Individualized Educational Program) discussions with school or community recreation staffs;
- to increase the knowledge base of professionals working with children or adults with disabilities, making them aware of the "can do" possibilities of their students/clients;
- to show the value physical activity holds for adult readers' increased wellness.
- PALAESTRA is published in cooperation with United States Paralympics (USP), a division of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC); the Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD);and the Education Committee of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
Focus:
- Parents of children with disabilities
- Educate professionals in the field
- Motivate adult readers
Publish rate: 4 times a year
Includes classified ads for employment
Social Media sites are not available for this publication
Subscription :
- One year (4 issues) $21.95
- Student rate is $17 (4 issues)
- International Shipping is $8.00 additional to Canada and $15 additional to all other countries
- Current and Back issues can be read online for free (although the screen reader isn’t user friendly)
- To order click here: http://www.palaestra.com/subscription.html
Spirit Magazine
Special Olympics main website: www.specialolympics.org
Mission: Spirit, a magazine published by Special Olympics, reflects the power of Special Olympics to build bridges between people with and without intellectual disabilities and spark personal insight, compassion and gratitude for life.
Focus:
- Special Olympics Issues
- Intellectual Disabilities
Publish rate: Exclusively online only
Social Media sites are available for this publication
Subscription:
Visit the website listed above to read online (although it isn’t updated)
Sports ‘N Spokes
Website: http://www.pvamagazines.com/sns/ (Very interactive Website!! Includes pictures, videos, social media links, and blog feed)
Paralyzed Veterans of America Website: www.pva.org
Mission:
- SPORTS 'N SPOKES is a bimonthly publication produced by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. S'NS reports on competitive sports and recreation for wheelchair users.
- Since 1975, S'NS has been a leader in wheelchair sports coverage and currently goes to more than 43 countries worldwide. Our readers come from all walks of life all having one thing in common: determination!
- SPORTS 'N SPOKES is committed to providing a voice for the wheelchair sporting and recreation community.
Focus
- Adaptive Sport and Recreation for Wheelchair users
- Non-Veterans are encouraged to read and contribute
Publish Rate: 6 times a year.
Social Media sites are available for this publication
Subscriptions:
- $21 for a year (6 issues)
- They will ship internationally for $27 to $63 annually
- No Student rate
- Main articles each month (including back issues) can be read online
- Back issues are not available to order
- To subscribe click here: http://www.pvamagazines.com/sns/store/subscribe/
Challenge Magazine
Disabled Sports USA website: www.dsusa.org (Very Interactive website including chapter contact info, social media links and more)
Website: http://www.dsusa.org/challenge.html
Mission: The mission of Disabled Sports USA is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation and educational programs."
Challenge Magazine is the chapter publication for this organization. It is a great way to stay in touch with National Events and happenings.
Focus:
- Disabled Sports USA Chapter News
- Sport and Recreation for individuals with physical disabilities
Publish Rate: 4 times a year
Social Media sites are available for this publication
Subscriptions:
- Free for any chapter or member of DSUSA.
- Challenge Magazine (including back issues) is available to read online at the website above
- Email dsusa@dsusa.org to sign up for a subscription
The following are periodicals which focus on disability and frequently include adaptive sport and recreation articles: (definitely worth checking out)
PN: Paraplegia News
Website: http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/
Mission: The Magazine for Wheelchair news and information to broaden your horizons and improve your life. Published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America Magazine.
Focus:
- Individuals who use wheelchairs
- Life style and quality of life. Several sports/recreation articles monthly
Publish rate: 12 times a year
Social Media sites are NOT available for magazine
Subscription:
- 12 issues is $26
- Will deliver overseas for $38 annually
- You can read main articles from the current and back issues online
- To subscribe click here: http://www.pvamagazines.com/store/mags/sub.php?ty=1&pub=1&cat_id=6
Autism Asperger's Digest Magazine
Website: http://www.autismdigest.com/ (basic information included)
Mission:
- Positive Perspectives…Practical Strategies…Proactive Solutions!
- In a nutshell, that sums up the Autism Asperger’s Digest.
- Readers of our multiple award-winning magazine know that when they open a new issue of the AADigest they’re sure to find it brimming with practical, in-the-trenches tested strategies and information. Home ideas. School ideas. Teaching anywhere ideas. Ideas that can – and do! - make a difference, for the child or adult on the spectrum, and for you.
- Since its debut in 1999, as the first national magazine published for the autism community, that’s been its trademark: real life information for meeting the real life challenges of ASD.
Focus:
- Parent and caretakers of Individual on the Autism Spectrum
- Quality of life. Includes articles on sport and recreation
Social Media sites are not available for magazine
Publication rate: 6 times a year
Subscription:
- $49.95 for 6 issues
- International pricing available
- Articles can be read online
- Individual issues can be ordered
- To subscribe click here: http://www.autismdigest.com/subscribeorrenew/tabid/61/Default.aspx
Ability Magazine
Website: http://www.abilitymagazine.com/
Mission: ABILITY Magazine is currently ranked 13th on the Top 50 Magazines in the World — and is the leading magazine covering Health, Disability and Human Potential. We are an award-winning publication, distributed by Time-Warner. For nearly 20 years, our mission has been to provide new insights into our individual levels of ability.
From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, ABILITY covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health and much more. Our writers include MDs, PhDs, JDs, best-selling authors, U.S. Senators and advocates. Cover interviews consist of Movie and TV Celebrities, Sports Figures, Business Leaders, Presidents, First Ladies and more
From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, ABILITY covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health and much more. Our writers include MDs, PhDs, JDs, best-selling authors, U.S. Senators and advocates. Cover interviews consist of Movie and TV Celebrities, Sports Figures, Business Leaders, Presidents, First Ladies and more
Focus:
- Lifestyle and quality of life for individuals with disabilities
- Intellectual and physical disabilities covered
Publication rate: 6 times a year
Social Media sites are available for magazine
Subscription:
- 6 issues for $29.70 in print
- International subscribers need to add $20 annually
- 6 issues for $19.70 digital
- Main Articles of Ability Magazine are available to be read online including back issues
- To subscribe click here: http://www.abilitymagazine.com/shop/subscription.html
Able Magazine
Website: http://ablemagazine.co.uk/ (basic info included)
Website section focused on sport: http://ablemagazine.co.uk/articles/sections/sport/
Tagline“Your favorite disability lifestyle magazine”
Social Media sites are available for magazine
Focus:
- Individuals with both Intellectual and physical disabilities
- United Kingdom based
- Quality of life for individuals with disabilities
Publication Rate: 12 times a year (unconfirmed)
Subscription:
- 15 British Pounds annually
- Articles can be read online
- Back issues cannot be ordered
- International shipping for addition fee
- To subscribe click here http://ablemagazine.co.uk/subscribe/
As stated if I have missed any noteworthy publication with a focused on adaptive sport and recreation for individuals with disabilities please comment or send me an email.
Happy reading!
-RAM
