Inclusion in Recreation and Physical Activity: Best Practices for Canadian Municipalities

Municipal governments are required to provide recreation, sport, and physical activity opportunities to all citizens, including those who experience disability. However, municipalities may not be aware of the key factors that will increase participation for this population. The goal of this project will be to develop a set of recommendations for municipalities to create and deliver structured and unstructured active recreation opportunities for people experiencing disability. The steps to create these recommendations will include: (a) outline the purpose of the recommendations; (b) review of research and current municipal plans and programs; (c) interviews with policy makers, program leaders, people experiencing disability and their families or caregivers; (d) hosting meetings with a panel of experts; (e) asking for feedback from those who will be using recommendations. Our partner organization will benefit, from access to Queen’s University research expertise, libraries and staff. Additionally, the final knowledge products and best practice recommendations will be shared under their brand.

Faculty Supervisor:

Amy Latimer-Cheung;Janet Lawson

Student:

Partner:

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Queen's University

Program: