The GameCycleTM from Three Rivers: This device interfaces with Nintendo GameCube racing games and lets you control them from the exercise device. It is a good example of a device designed to make exercise fun and engaging, thereby addressing a pervasive problem in the field -- exercise adherence. There is research supporting its development and use from the University of Pittsburgh. Read more about the device at http://www.3rivers.com/gamecycle.php.

The Accessible Environments Study: The RecTech project seeks participants for its Accessible Environments study. Accessible Environments aims to increase access to fitness centers, parks, swimming pools, and trails for persons with disabilities. The study involves accessibility assessment, identifying access issues and barriers, and developing strategies to remove or lessen the impact of these barriers. Project staff seek individuals with links to their communities to help recruit persons with disabilities as well as fitness and recreation facilities to serve as study sites. Such individuals may work in independent living centers, fitness and recreation organizations, disability organizations, or universities.

For more information, contact Dr. Barth Riley, Project Director, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, at 312-355-4054, or e-mail barthr@uic.edu.