Recreation NL provides advice, guidance and support for inclusive recreation. We assist in developing workshops, grants and resources to support our community members with inclusive practices.
Advocate for inclusion issues such as accessibility
Provide training opportunities for communities to provide inclusive programming.
Develop and maintain partnerships to enhance inclusive recreation opportunities.
To access inclusion resources, please visit The Rec Zone
How an Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant Can Support Your Community
Creating welcoming, accessible, and inclusive recreation opportunities can feel challenging, especially for organizations with limited staff, volunteers, or resources.
Whether you’re looking to improve an existing program, make your facility more accessible, develop inclusive policies, or better support participants of all abilities and backgrounds, Recreation NL’s Inclusive Recreation Specialist provides practical, personalized guidance tailored to your community’s needs.
Members can access support with accessibility and inclusion assessments, staff and volunteer training, program development, funding applications, accessibility planning, adaptive recreation, event planning, and policy development. The Recreation Specialist can also connect organizations with valuable resources, community partners, and adaptive equipment options while helping identify realistic, affordable solutions that work for communities of all sizes.
From one-time consultations to ongoing project support, this service is designed to build local capacity, strengthen confidence, and help recreation providers create spaces where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to participate.
Together, we can remove barriers, foster belonging, and make recreation more inclusive for all people across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Complete the form below so we can begin supporting your inclusion goals.
Recreation NL works to support parasport development in Newfoundland and Labrador. Parasport has become a term that describes sport for persons with a physical disability that parallels able-bodied sport and is often offered as a component of an existing sport. To contact a parasport group in your area, please click here.
Enhancing Respite in Recreation Settings was developed by the Parasport & Recreation for Persons with a Disability Initiative to support families, caregivers, and recreation providers in creating inclusive and meaningful recreation and sport opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The resource is designed to strengthen the understanding and role of respite care within recreation settings. By offering safe, engaging, and supportive environments that not only benefit participants but also provide caregivers with valuable time to rest and recharge. By sharing best practices, strategies, and tools, this resource empowers communities to enhance the quality and accessibility of respite care within recreation.
To access the full Enhancing Respite in Recreation Settings resource, please click HERE.
