Building a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Para sport athletes

Rates of participation in sport among Canadians with a disability are low. Children, youth, and adults with a disability are missing out on the social and physical benefits of sport. Lack of programming is a significant barrier to participation. The proposed projects aim to address this barrier. Through a systematic program of research, we will develop evidence-informed resources to 1) support program growth by training more volunteers and encouraging their sustained involvement in the Para sport community and 2) equip organizations with knowledge of how to develop powerchair sport programming within their communities. Together, these projects have potential to grow Canadian Para sport making sport more equitable and inclusive for all Canadians.

Faculty Supervisor:

Amy Latimer-Cheung;Laura Misener;Laura Misener;Amy Latimer-Cheung

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Paralympic Committee

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Queen's University; The University of Western Ontario

Program: