Kids with disabilities can be active for life
Activity fosters social inclusion and personal satisfaction
Active for Life: Adapted and inclusive physical literacy
Children with disabilities are just like other kids — they want to play. And like other kids, they have the ability to experience the social inclusion, personal satisfaction, and enjoyment that comes with physical activity.
Here are some of our key articles with information about the importance of adapted and inclusive physical literacy, programs that support kids with disabilities, and aspiring role models:
Find physical activity programs for Canadian kids with autism and other special needs
Physical activity benefits everyone
Special-needs children: 5 ways to help their physical literacy flourish
Free2BMe provides fitness opportunities for special needs children and youth
Children with special needs require physical literacy
Physical literacy should be a goal for all families with children of special needs
Let’s Play helps kids in wheelchairs to develop physical literacy
A unique program for kids with mobility impairments
Physical literacy at school: Disabilities teaching resource
Children of all abilities can dramatically increase their physical literacy
Kids of all abilities get added benefits through activities that develop physical literacy
Skills developed can improve several quality of life factors
Schlegel’s Gymnastics Centre gave my special needs daughter exactly what she needed
The inclusive facility promotes physical, emotional, and social development
Autism a challenge to keeping my child active
Yet fitness a proven strategy to help thwart the negative behaviours associated with the condition
Canucks Autism Network delivers physical literacy
Life-changing recreation, sports, and arts programs for kids
This child overcame challenges to be a Paralympian
Benoit Huot couldn’t play hockey, but he sure can swim
Paralympic downhill skier Alexandra Starker credits sport for confidence and determination
She’ll compete in 5 events while at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
Alana Ramsay skiing three alpine events at Paralympic Winter Games
This gifted young athlete’s determination is inspirational
Para-Nordic skier Caroline Bisson finds confidence and success in the snow
The Paralympian learned new techniques to maintain her sport