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Inclusive Recreation

Inclusive recreation offers individuals of all abilities the opportunity to freely participate and to lead healthy, active lives.

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

Parasport & Recreation For Persons With a Disability Initiative

Parasport and Recreation for Persons with a Disability Initiative (Initiative) aims to increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in parasport and recreation through education, awareness and capacity building activities.

Key Objectives of this Initiative:

  •  Distribution of grants geared towards parasport and recreation for persons with a disability to improve opportunities to be physically active through travel, equipment availability and increase in programs within the community
  • Enhance the awareness and education about persons with disabilities within the recreation, sport, and physical activity sector
  • Increase the number of persons with a disability in recreation and sport programs throughout NL

 

For funding information, please click here

Key Objectives of this Initiative:

  • Increase the number of recreation and sport programs, opportunities, trained leaders available for persons with a disability in the province
  • Improve accessibility of events and facilities to encourage participation amongst persons with a disability in recreation and sport
  • Coordination of an annual key stakeholder meeting

Parasport Group Contacts

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

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.

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