Course:KIN 341/Projects
Introduction
Inclusive and accessible physical activities are essential for fostering a society where everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and benefit from a healthy and active lifestyle. This approach aligns with broader goals of equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. The following is a compilation of inclusive physical activity resources for people with disability, especially the elders with Spinal Cord Injury. This list was generated by Shenghuai (Charlie) Zha from KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity, instructed by Dr. Jasmin Ma.[1]
Online/Synchronous Class
| Name | Brief description | Cost | Contact information | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Mobility Opportunity Society
(BCMOS) -Virtual Adapted Fitness |
BCMOS has always been to empower people with disabilities to be active and healthy in a way that aligns with their ability level. BCMOS has partnered with Ocean Rehab and Fitness to offer an all-year-round virtual adaptive fitness program to help their clients stay active. | The membership fee is $20 annually. | Address: 110-2285 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3G9
Phone: 604-688-6464 Email: info@bcmos.org |
https://bcmos.org/adapted-personal-training/ |
| Wheel Power
(from UK) |
Wheel Power has been providing opportunities for people with physical impairment to take part in sports and physical activities. Wheel Power offers online classes for different physical activities to fit people's preference | No cost | Address: Stoke Mandeville Stadium Guttmann Road Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP, United Kingdom
Phone: 01296 395995 Email: info@wheelpower.org.uk |
https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/online-classes/ |
| March of Dimes Canada | March of Dimes Canada provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities throughout the country, including online programs for people of varying disabilities. | N/A | Website: https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/aboutus/contact | https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/Pages/Online-Exercise.aspx#grasp |
| Disability Foundation | Disability Foundation provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities to enable their individual journeys. They offer a wide range of online physical activity classes to help people with mobility difficulties to engage in physical acitivities | Online registration | Address: 110-2285 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 3G9 T: 604-688-6464 F: 604-688-6463 Email: info@disabilityfoundation.org |
https://disabilityfoundation.org/events/?fbclid=IwAR1K7zDF7MLmWM0qBwpZRmZ_wrId6w6Z0SG1X6yPjdt7mKRJVf6BFGbvD40 |
| Piedmont Yoga Community | Piedmont Yoga Community classes are attended by a wide variety of students, some who arrive in wheelchairs, using walkers, canes, or crutches as well as those with invisible disabilities. Adults of all ages, genders, and ethnicities attend our classes. | Online registration, depends on different program | Webpage: https://piedmontyogacommunity.org/classes/disability-classes
Email: info@piedmontyogacommunity.org |
https://piedmontyogacommunity.org/classes/disability-classes |
| Creating Opportunities For People With Disabilities (ConnecTra) | ConnecTra Society is a non-profit connecting agency, linking people living with disabilities to activities, services, resources and opportunities aimed at creating a more inclusive community in British Columbia. They offer different events and online classes to help people with disability to engage in physical activities. | Online registration, depends on different program | Address: 110-2285 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3G9
Phone: 604-688-6464 Email: info@connectra.org |
https://connectra.org/events/month/2024-03/ |
Exercise Program
| Name | Brief description | Contact information | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Adaptive Climbing | The Canadian Adaptive Climbing Society (CACS) aims to make climbing accessible to everyone. Across Canada, starting in Vancouver and Toronto, CACS developing climbing programming for leisure, adventure, and therapy. CSCS offers both therapeutic and community climbing. | https://canadianadaptiveclimbing.com/contact/. | https://canadianadaptiveclimbing.com/british-columbia/bc-outdoor-climbing/ |
| Sportability- Boccia | Sportability of BC provides Boccia, which is the paralympic version of Bocce. Boccia in BC is open to all ages, abilities, and skill levels. Weekly programs are offered throughout the province. Moreover, each program can provide equipment support for those who need it. | https://sportabilitybc.ca/contact-us/ | https://sportabilitybc.ca/boccia/ |
| Sportability- Power Soccer | Participation in BC is open to all ages, abilities, and skill levels. Weekly programs are offered throughout the province. Each program can provide equipment support for those new to the sport, those facing financial barriers to participate in sport, or for those who participate recreationally. Equipment does not include a power wheelchair. | https://sportabilitybc.ca/contact-us/ | https://sportabilitybc.ca/power-soccer/ |
| Access Revolution | Access Revolution promotes inclusive access to outdoor recreation such as hiking and kayaking for people of all abilities by providing adaptive equipment, opportunities, education and resources. | Phone: 778-229-1744 | https://www.accessrevolution.com/contact-us |
| MOVE Adapted Fitness & Rehabilitation | MOVE Adapted Fitness & Rehabilitation is an independent registered non-profit society. Through their specialized adapted fitness centre, they provide people with physical disabilities a safe and encouraging place to move their bodies, reach their mobility goals, and improve their quality of life.Move offers 1-on-1 therapy, group classes, and open gym with the support of trained staff and volunteers | Address: #100-775 Topaz Ave, Victoria BC, V8T 4Z7
Phone: 778-433-6559 Email: admin@moveadaptedfitness.ca |
http://moveadaptedfitness.ca/services-classes |
| All Bodies Dance Project | All Bodies Dance Project offers accessible and inclusive dance classes for adults and youth of all abilities, genders, sizes, experiences, and backgrounds. All classes are offered in wheelchair accessible buildings, including washrooms. ASL interpretation is available upon request for all classes | https://www.allbodiesdance.ca/classes | https://www.allbodiesdance.ca/ |
Funding/Financial Support
| Name | Brief description | Contact/Registration |
|---|---|---|
| BC Rehab Individual Grants | BC Rehab provides funds to individuals with physical disabilities. A wide range of requests are considered, including assistive equipment, program and therapy fees, and more. | Website: www.bcrehab.com/applications/individual-grant
Email: trynka@bcrehab.com Phone: 604-737-6383 Address: 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2G9 |
| Canada Pension Plan Disability Bnefits | Provides disability benefits to people who have contributed to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work regularly. Benefits are also available to dependent children. | Website: www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disabilitybenefit.html |
| Disability Income Assistance | If you are 18 or older, provincial disability assistance can provide financial support. You must be designated as a Person with Disabilities (PWD) to receive this type of assistance. | Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-peoplewith-disabilities/disability-assistance
Phone: 1-866-866-0800 |
| Disability Tax Credit | A non-refundable tax credit helps disabled persons or attendants reduce income tax payments. Being eligible for the DTC can open doors to programs like the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Canada Workers Benefit, and the Child Disability Benefit | Website: www.canada.ca/en/revenueagency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-personsdisabilities/disability-tax-credit
Phone: 1-800-959-8281 |
| Lion Clubs | Lions Clubs have provided funding to support persons with disabilities | Website: www.lionsclubs.org/en
Email: programs@lionsclubs.org Phone: 630-571-5466 |
| Disability Supports Deduction | Individuals who have an impairment in physical or mental functions and have paid for certain medical expenses can claim the disability supports deduction on their tax return | Website:
www.canada.ca/en/revenueagency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/taxreturn/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21500-disabilitysupports-deduction.html |
| BC Rehab Individual Grants | BC Rehab provides funds to individuals with physical disabilities. A wide range of requests are considered, including for recreational therapy programs. | Website: www.bcrehab.com/applications/individual-grant
Email: trynka@bcrehab.com Phone: 604-737-6383 Address: 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2G9 |
Transportation and Mobility
| Name | Brief description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Autoplan Disability Discount | Persons with impaired mobility may qualify for a 25 percent discount on a basic autoplan | Website: www.icbc.com/brochures/Pages/disability-discount.aspx
Email: revregcl@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca Phone: 1-877-388-4440; 604-661-2800; 1-800-663-3051 (Toll-Free) Address: 151 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3H9 |
| BC Bus Pass Transportation Supplement | People receiving disability assistance get an extra $52 a month for transportation | Website: www.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bceapolicy-and-procedure-manual/general-supplements-and-programs/transportationsupplement
Email: BCBusPassProgram@gov.bc.ca Phone: 1-866-866-0800 |
| Community Travel Training Program | Provides free transit training to seniors and people with disabilities | Website: www.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-socialsupports/seniors/transportation/public-transit |
| Epilepsy Canada Via Rail Pass | For people with epilepsy who require a support person when travelling. With the card, an attendant can travel with them at significantly reduced fare. | Website: www.epilepsy.ca/via-rail-pass
Email: epilepsy@epilepsy.ca Phone: 1-877-734-0873 (Toll Free) |
| HandyDART | HandyDART is TransLink's door-to-door, shared-ride service for people who are unable to navigate conventional public transit without assistance. | Website: https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/transit-accessibility/handydart#contact-us |
| TaxiSaver | When handyDART cannot accommodate an individual's travel needs, an individual can use the Taxi Saver vouchers for one-time trips. The Taxi Saver vouchers are available to permanently registered handyDART riders only. They provide a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides. You will need to have a handy pass to use this program. | Website: https://bctransit.com/kelowna/riderinfo/handydart/taxi-saver |
| Driving Miss Daisy | Driving Miss Daisy provides non-medical senior services offering assistance, accompaniment, and incidental transportation for seniors and those with disabilities or special needs | Website: https://drivingmissdaisy.ca/contact-us/ |
External Resources and Guidelines
| Name | Brief description | Website/Link |
|---|---|---|
| Creating Opportunities For People With Disabilities (CONNECTRA) | Provides resources of indoor and outdoor recreations, adaptive sports, accessible trails, adaptive equipment, Transportation, and Travel etc... | https://connectra.org/accessible-recreation-resources-in-bc/#OutdoorRecreation |
| BC Disability Funding Guide | guide includes information on various funding opportunities, such as scholarships, grants, tax rebates, BC disability assistance and BC PWD, federal benefits, and a lot more | https://www.bcdisability.com/_files/ugd/a3dfb0_dfa4b21afec84534be38297024bcf70e.pdfhttps://www.bcdisability.com/funding |
| Active Homes by SCI Action Canada | Active Homes is an SCI Action Canada initiative that began as a research study. The purpose of the study was to determine the success of a home‐based introductory strength‐training visit aimed to increase thoughts and feelings about strength‐training activity, and strength‐training behaviour itself, among people with SCI. They provide strength training guideline and home exercise video for both paraplegics and tetraplegics | Paraplegia: https://sciactioncanada.ok.ubc.ca/resources/active-homes/
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| Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Cord injury | The guidelines are intended for adults with SCI (all levels of injury up to C3) who are 18 to 64 years old, and have been injured more than one year. The guidelines may also be used for people 65 and older, and by people who have been injured for less than one year, but we advise these individuals to consult with an appropriate healthcare provider before starting a physical activity program | https://sciguidelines.ubc.ca/files/2019/08/2_SCI-Physical-Activity-Guidelines-EN-2019.pdf |
| Benefits of Physical activity for adults with Spinal Cord Injury by UBC Okanagan Campus | Provides the benefits of physical activity, tips to be active, guidelines, overcoming barriers, and other individuals' testimonial | https://sciguidelines.ubc.ca/tools-for-success/benefits-of-physical-activity/ |
| Canadian Disability Participation Project | The CDPP is an alliance of university, public, private and government sector partners working together to enhance community participation among Canadians with physical disabilities. It provides many evidence-based resources which can be beneficial for both participants and health care practitioner | https://cdpp.ca/https://ok-sciguidelines2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2019/08/FINAL-CDPP-Practitioners-Catalogue.pdf |