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
Equine therapy: Not just horsing around
Equine-assisted therapy has a host of benefits for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities or developmental delays.
Let’s Play helps kids in wheelchairs to develop physical literacy
A unique program for kids with mobility impairments
Kids of all abilities get added benefits through activities that develop physical literacy
Skills developed can improve several quality of life factors
Getting creative was key to helping my autistic child be 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
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