• The Partner Agencies:

• Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP)

• Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT)

• Center for Independent Living (CIL)

• Computer Technologies Program (CTP)

• Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

• Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

• World Institute on Disability (WID)

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP)'s mission is to improve the health, empowerment and social integration of physically disabled people of all ages through participation in recreational, fitness, and sports activities. Since 1976, over 50,000 disabled people and their families have become involved in recreation through BORP, which serves as a model in advocating for recreational access.

BORP provides challenging and innovative sports and recreation programs to Bay Area residents of all ages with physical disabilities and visual impairments through a variety of free and low-cost activities, including basketball, tennis, quad rugby, rafting, bowling, skiing, hiking, and more. They maintain a resource library on recreation and other disability issues, and provide consultation and training on integrating programs."Bay Cruisers" is the team name of BORP's Children and Youth Sports program. This program is for physically disabled youth aged 5-19. BORP sponsors a weekly program for older, disabled adults from ages 40 to 80.

Executive Director Rick Spittler has served since 1995. His background includes the founding of Environmental Traveling Companions, an organization that provides outdoor recreation for people with disabilities, and directing Cal Adventures, the UC Berkeley outdoor program. Tim Orr has coordinated BORP's youth program since 1986, and serves on the Board of Wheelchair Athletics, USA. In 1989 and 1990, Mr. Orr was selected as coach for the United States Junior Wheelchair Athletic Teams.

Contact Information
2332 5th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510)849-4663 FAX (510)849-4616
Email:borp@borp.org
Website: www.borp.org