File contains photographs of Steadward, Gary McPherson, and other University of Alberta faculty members in academic regalia.

File contains photographs of athletes training and participating in the programs offered at the Rick Hansen Centre. File also contains slides used in presentations and speaking engagements.

File contains photographs of a presentation called NeuroACTIVE.

File contains slide descriptions to accompany a presentation given by the Rick Hansen Centre. File also contains a physical activity readiness questionnaire.

Item is a recording of a presentation given by Rick Hansen Centre staff.

File contains photographs of athletes training and participating in sporting events. File also contains slides used in presentations and speaking engagements.

File contains photographs of a self defence class for people with a disability.

File contains photographs of what appears to be people training at the Rick Hansen Centre and being assessed by staff.

File contains photographs of people training at what appears to be the Rick Hansen Centre.

File contains photographic slides from the Rick Hansen Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Slides depict disabled athletes competing in sporting events such as basketball camps, the 1976 Toronto Olympiad, 1980 Olympics for the Physically Disabled in Holland, 1971 Pan Am Games in Jamaica, the 1970 and 1984 Stoke Mandeville Games, and the 1973 National Games in Vancouver. File also contains team photographs and candid shots of individuals and groups.

File contains photographs of individuals with a disability using fitness equipment and being evaluated for mobility and strength by what appears to be staff at the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item is manual created for the Rick Hansen Centre by the University of Alberta, Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies.

File contains fitness facility accessibility guides for Edmonton and the surrounding area.

File contains candid photographs of individuals and groups around what appears to be the Rick Hansen Centre.

File contains photographs of what appears to be athletes being tested and assessed at the Rick Hansen Centre and of wheelchair athletes on a race track.

Item is a video produced by Universiade '83.

Item contains video of shot put trials.

Item contains video of dash trials.

Item is a video from the audio visual services department of the Faculty of Dentistry from the University of Alberta.

File contains photographs of disabled athletes, athletic teams, and an awards ceremony.

Item contains video of dash trials.

Item contains video of shot put trials.

Item is a promotional video for the Rick Hansen Centre featuring an aquatic exercise class for people with disabilities. Video was produced by Mary Nett and filmed by Nicole Poirier.

Item is an instructional video for the Swede Elite wheelchair, produced by the Faculty of Medicine Health Sciences Media Services of the University of Alberta.

Item is a video of children with movement disabilities playing games and using training equipment. Item also contains video of a group wheelchair exercise class.

Item is a video fitness assessment manual for people with physical disabilities, prepared by the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item is a video containing segments filmed as part of a study. Part one: inaccessible facilities. Part two: negative reactions by participants. Part three: inappropriate activities. Part 4: being ignored by the instructor.

Item is a video is a kid's wheelchair exercise and sport program.

Item is a video of an exercise and play program for children with disabilities.

Item is a video of a swimming class for people with disabilities.

Item is a video explaining the features and use of a Pheumex rehab cylinder, which can be used to convert compressed air energy into automated motion.

Item is tape 1 of a wheelchair exercise class and basketball practise.

Item is a video of a presentation on physical awkwardness delivered by Jane Taylor.

Item is a video of children with movement disabilities playing games and using training equipment.

Item is a video documentary on dystonia, a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. Video was produced by Behavioral Science Media Laboratory of The University of California, Los Angeles.

Item is an aerobic fitness video designed for people exercising from a seated position.

Item is a video of wheelchair basketball games, practises, and interviews with wheelchair athletes. Tape 2

Item is a video of people with disabilities participating in a wilderness camp offered by the Wilderness Handicapped Tours Foundation of Alberta.

Item is a video exercise program designed for individuals with paraplegia, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, and leg amputations. Item was created by the National Handicapped Sports & Recreation Association.

Item is a recording of an informal workshop on general fitness and nutrition and the impact and special fitness and nutrition needs of disabled athletes.

Item is a video about osteoporosis and how aerobic exercises routines can be a beneficial form of treatment. Video produced by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada and the Bone and Mineral Group of the University of Toronto.

Item is an instructional video for athletic coaches on the power of visualization as a part of training. Video was produced by the National Sport and Recreation Centre and the Coaching Association on Canada.

Item is a video of a wheelchair exercise program that includes stretches, races, and games.

Item is a recorded description of the history, services, and programs offered by the Rick Hansen Centre, a physical fitness and lifestyle centre for persons with disabilities.

Item is a recording promoting the Research and Training Centre for the Physically Disabled. Recording includes a brief history of the centre, its programs and mission, and interviews with two regular centre users.

Item is a training manual prepared by Catherine Walsh and Karen Calzonetti of the Research and Training Centre of the Physically Disabled at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a training guide prepared by Diane Hoy of the Research and Training Centre of the Physically Disabled at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

File contains two copies of a booklet of flexibility exercises written by Catherine Walsh, Diane Hoy, and Leona Holland.

Item is a recording of a presentation about the work of the Rick Hansen Centre and the facilities and services they offer to disabled individuals and athletes.

Item is a manual prepared by Catherine Walsh, Leona Holland, and Fay Hunt of the Research and Training Centre of the Physically Disabled at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a participant handbook for a workshop designed for individuals affected by neurotrauma and the professionals that treat neurotrauma.

Item is a Bodyworks! wheelchair exercise workout video produced by exercise kinesiologist, Karen Wilson.

File contains two copies of a booklet on designing an aerobic exercise program written by Catherine Walsh, Leona Holland, and Steadward.

File contains two copies of a booklet on designing a muscle-based fitness program written by Catherine Walsh and Steadward.

Item is an assessment manual for measuring and evaluating the basic fitness levels of people with disabilities. Manual is produced by the Rick Hansen Centre, University of Alberta.

Item is a video of a children's wheelchair basketball practice, presumably at the Rick Hansen Centre. Tape 1.

Item is a video of timed assessments of individuals navigating short obstacle courses, presumably at the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item is a recording of part of a kids' wheelchair basketball game.

Item is a video of timed assessments, from a side view, of individuals navigating a small obstacle course, presumably at the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item consists of video of timed assessments of individuals navigating short obstacle courses, presumably at the Rick Hansen Centre. Item also contains part of a televised Duke vs. Louisville college basketball game.

Item is a video of people with disabilities participating a stretching and strength training program, presumably at the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item is a training curriculum prepared by Diane Hoy of the Research and Training Centre of the Physically Disabled at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a report by Diane Hoy of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a training curriculum prepared by Diane Hoy and Henriette Groenveld of the Rick Hansen Centre at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a training program/report by Diane Hoy and Henriette Groeneveld of the Rick Hansen Centre Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

Item is a training curriculum prepared by Diane Hoy of the Rick Hansen Centre at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Alberta.

File contains annual reports for the The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement and the Rick Hansen Centre.

Item is a video introduction and demonstration of the Variety WP90, a wheelchair accessible weight training device. Video was created by the Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre.

File documents the proceedings of a symposium, sponsored by Fitness Canada, focused on physical activity opportunities for the disabled, and the actions resulting from the symposium. File contains correspondence, an action plan titled 'Blueprint for Action for Physical Activity for Canadians with a Disability', interim report of the Advisory Committee for Adapted Physical Activity, and a copy of published proceeding from the Jasper Talks Symposium.

Item is an action plan for improving physical activities for Canadians with disabilities.

Item is a final report by Henriette Groeneveld.

File documents the creation and administration of a training and research institute for physically disabled athletes, in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta, and Steadward's role as Director of the institute. File contains monthly reports, correspondence, progress reports, grant applications, a job description, and a press release.

File documents the activities of the Athletes Committee of the IPC including committee members participation in the election of representatives, an IPC General Assembly, Tokyo Congress, the Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan. File contains correspondence, memoranda, meeting notices, minutes, draft sections of the IPC handbook, and reports from the IPC - Athletes Committee to the IPC- Executive Committee.

File documents the first general congress of the IPC held in Tokyo, Japan. File contains an IPC media report, treasurer report, secretary report, technical officer's report, report from east Asia, European region report, Athletes Committee report, drafts of an IPC Task Force report, and a summary of the report of the second IPC European Conference. File also contains notes from congress attendees, memoranda, correspondence, agendas, financial statements, a list of organizational highlights, summary of questionnaire responses, and a fact sheet on the International Organizations of Sport for People with Disabilities (IOSD).

File documents correspondence received and sent by Steadward in his role as President of the IPC. File contains correspondence regarding the IPC's interactions with other leaders and organizations involved with disability sports. Correspondence covers topic such as organizing meetings and site visits, lending support to international disability sporting events and organizations, responding to event invitations, responding to requests to volunteer/participate in IPC events, soliciting support from government officials, responding to requests for information on the IPC and its athletes, and addressing or directing complaints/grievances from IPC organizational members to the appropriate IPC committee.

File also contains correspondence addressing the administration and organization of the IPC. Correspondence covers liaising with various branches of the IPC, receiving nominations for IPC executive positions, and the planning of IPC events and meetings.

File also contains supporting documentation such as resumes, press releases, newspaper articles, agendas, newsletters, a concept proposal for the Sydney Summer Paralympic Games, and a South African 96' Paralympic team brochure.

File documents the creation of comprehensive bylaws for the IPC. File contains draft bylaws proposed by the Sports Technical, Legal, Negotiating, Athletes, and Financial Committees, correspondence discussing bylaw amendments, draft selections of bylaws from the IPC handbook, rules and regulations for the International Boccia Association, a report of the first IPC Sports Council meeting, draft constitution of the IPC Sport Science and Medical Committee, and IPC doping control standard operating procedures.

File documents the organization of a 1995 IPC planning congress in Tokyo. File contains correspondence, draft agendas, IPC Executive Committee minutes, draft speaking notes, presentation notes, draft ICP planning proposals, a call for conference papers, and a questionnaire. File also contains the report of the second IPC European conference in Sweden and a report summary.

File documents the activities of the IPC task force preceding the 1995 IPC General Congress in Tokyo, Japan. File contains correspondence, notes, talking points for the Tokyo Congress, comments from the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CP ISRA), job descriptions and roles for members of the IPC Executive Committee, a report of Congress highlights, Legal Committee report, IPC task force communication schedule, and an IPC task force report titled 'Partnership & Unity: Towards the Twenty-first Century".

File documents the creation of an agreement detailing the working relationship between the ICC and the IPC. File contains correspondence, draft versions of an agreement, copies of previous agreements, and a signed final agreement.

File documents the 16th IPC Executive Committee meeting that took place in Atlanta from August 12-15th. File contains correspondence, motions, recommendations, proposed handbook amendments, an agenda, president's report, secretary general's report, financial report, subscription system proposal, technical officer report, European chairman report, report from East Asia, report of the African region, athletes committee report, calendar of events, and IPC budget.

File documents the decisions and procedures of the Medical Committee of the IPC regarding doping controls, banned athletes, and the establishment of accredited laboratories. File contains correspondence, lists of International Olympic Committee accredited laboratories for doping control analysis, medical officer reports, Medical Committee and Medical Protest Committee minutes, athlete classification lists, draft by-laws of the Medical Committee, a news article, doping control record, schedule for an anti-doping seminar, and list of athletes injured at the World Championships.

File reflects the administration and decisions of the Executive Committee of the IPC. File contains minutes, agendas, correspondence, corrections to minutes, president reports, secretary general reports, technical officer/committee reports, lists of decisions not appearing the IPC handbook, schedules, summaries of questionnaires, handbook amendments, bylaws for IPC regional committees, a budget tracking chart, and a newspaper article.

File contains brochures regarding Alberta museums and museum training opportunities, correspondence, magazine articles, grant application tip sheets, an AIPS newsletter, standard practice guide of the Alberta Museums Associations, special projects grant program policy and procedures guidelines, and a grant application form.

File contains correspondence documenting a disagreement between the IPC and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the IPC logo, and the eventual redesign of the IPC logo. File also contains draft logo designs, notes, estimates and invoices for IPC branded stationary, and information regarding the design of the 1988 Seoul Paralympic mascot and emblem.

File contains correspondence between Steadward and Andre Raes, Secretary General of the IPC, regarding the administrative functions of the organization. Correspondence covers topics such as organizing general assembly meetings, arranging IPC attendance at international events/meetings, liaising with affiliated disability sport organizations and athletes, organizing the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, preparing bid dossiers, organizing an IPC magazine, discussing the role and responsibilities of the secretariat office, negotiating sponsorship contracts, and finalizing amendments to the IPC constitution. File also contains event schedules, agendas, Finance Committee notes, meeting notes, lists of congress attendees, a list of decisions from General Assembly and Executive Committee meetings, IPC standard operating instructions, photograph of Steadward, and a media access questionnaire.

File contains correspondence between Steadward and Andre Raes, Secretary General of the IPC, regarding the administrative functions of the organization. Correspondence covers topics such as organizing general assembly and Executive Committee meetings, arranging IPC attendance at international events/meetings, and selecting a new location for the IPC headquarters. File also contains location submissions for IPC headquarters, brochures, a newspaper article, newsletter, venue and organizational information on the International Disability Centre in France, list of IPC headquarters requirements, preliminary budget, and a job description for technical officers.

File documents updates and communications from the regional representatives of the IPC. File contains reports from regional representatives, correspondence, IPC- European Committee minutes, a protocol agreement between IPC - European Committee and the International Blind Sport Association (IBSA), and an IPC-Europe technical handbook.

File also contains a proposal for including wheelchair dance as an IPC sport. Proposal submission includes a list of wheelchair dance competitions, calendar of events, Wheelchair Dance Sub-Committee bylaws, judging criteria, and an excerpt from the International Sports Federation of the Disabled (ISOD) handbook on wheelchair dancing.

File documents the creation of an agreement of cooperation between the IPC and RESPO DS-DI. File contains correspondence, brochures, a brief history of RESPO DS-DI, draft agreement of cooperation, an information guide, and draft memorandum of understanding.