This page offers accessible and inclusive physical activity information, resources, and support for individuals, communities, and program leaders. Explore the sections below to learn more about how to promote and improve accessibility and inclusivity of physical activity programs and facilities.
- Many people experience visible and invisible barriers when it comes to engaging in physical activity.
- Physical activity supports the physical and mental wellness of everyone, regardless of age, ability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
- Participants are more likely to continue involvement in activities if they are offered in safe, accessible, welcoming and supportive environments.
For more information on the importance of inclusion and who could benefit the most from inclusive spaces and programming visit ViaSport BC.
Provincial and Canadian initiatives
- Inclusive play for children with disabilities - Let's Play BC
- Inclusive play project - Jumpstart
Programming
- Northern Adapted Sports Association (NASA) - Northern Adapted Sports Association
- Sport discovery community try it - Engage Sport North
Resources for parents and caregivers
- Connecting children and youth with disabilities to leisure - Jooay
- The ability toolkit: A resource for parents of children and youth with a disability (PDF) - Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP)
Resources for teachers
- Activate: Gender and sexuality equity - Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada
Make your programs and spaces more accessible and inclusive
- EveryBodyMove resource hub - BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL)
- Inclusive playgrounds resource - Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP)
- Let’s play toolkit (PDF) - Rick Hansen Foundation
- Rick Hansen Foundation - Rick Hansen Foundation