Through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Disability and Health Branch, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (NCHPAD) was established to collect, synthesize, and disseminate information on various programs and services related to physical activity and disability. This web-based research and information center has many unique features that can assist health professionals in developing appropriate physical activity programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. The website (http://www.ncpad.org) contains a national directory of accessible recreation and fitness facilities along with a listing of equipment vendors that manufacture or sell adaptive equipment. There is also an extensive database on physical activity and disability that allows the user to search for information by disability or activity. The toll-free telephone number (800/900-8086) allows end users to consult with an information specialist if they do not have access to a computer.