Would you know of any NCPAD service's for those with Psychiatric Disorders? How would one go about starting a services such as day trips to the zoo or camping trips?

Hello and thank you for your message. Following are some resources on the NCPAD website that provide you with information on how to get an accessible recreation program started:

Funding Accessibility Projects: In Search of the Money Tree: Funding Accessibility Projects: In Search of the Money Tree

You're Here? Now What? Making Self-Advocacy Work For You In Recreation Settings: http://www.ncpad.org/fun/fact_sheet.php?sheet=318



You can find accessible physical activity and recreation programs in your community by using our NCPAD Programs Database:

Disclaimer:The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability's Accessible Programs and Organizations Databases are provided as a service. Though we try to collect the most comprehensive and updated information for all the database records, NCPAD consumers are encouraged to check references for resources provided.

Go to www.ncpad.org

Click on the "Programs" link which is on the red-column at the left-hand-side of the screen

Click on the State name

Click on the City name.

Programs in this city are listed in an alphabetical order.

Note: You may also search by zip code and/or by the activities that you are interested in.[/i]


Contact your local parks and recreation department for information on their current programs, as well as information on how to set up a new program:

San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation: http://www.mgzoo.com/

Contact Information:
David Beadles
11793 N. Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 953-8800 from Stockton
(209) 331-7400 from Lodi


For Mental Health Services Resources in San Joaquin County, please visit the website at: http://www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/mhs/Programs/adult.htm



For more information regarding physical activity, exercise, recreation for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, please visit the NCPAD website at www.ncpad.org.

Contact a NCPAD Information Specialist using the following options:

NCPAD Hotline - 800-900-8086
NCPAD Online Request Page: http://www.ncpad.org/contact/
NCPAD E-mail - ncpad@uic.edu