The following resources have been developed by students in response to community-identified needs. These resources have not undergone external peer-review.
Training Module on Working with Children with Disabilities in the Physical Activity Setting
This link leads to a module designed for the UBC Active Kids Staff Training program, these slides present key strategies and resources for designing physical activity programs that are inclusive of children with disabilities. These materials were designed by KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Children’s Exercise Storybook
A book originally tailored for a child and their family, this book can be used with children with disabilities to move along to the story. These materials were designed by KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Coming soon!
UBC Accessible Recreation User Guides
This link takes you to brochures that help guide access for using the UBC recreation programs and facilities for people with disabilities. These materials were designed by KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Wiki Page: Inclusive Online Physical Activity Resources
The following link takes you to a compilation of inclusive online physical activity resources for people with disabilities. This list was generated by KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Resources are organized by:
– Synchronous classes
– Apps
– Strengthening videos
– Cardio videos
– Online physical activity counselling/coaching/training services
– Physical activity organizations
– Podcasts
Wiki Page: Inclusive Physical Activity Opportunities
The following link takes you to a compilation of inclusive physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities across British Columbia. This list was generated by KIN 362: Inclusive Physical Activity for Individuals with Special Needs students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Opportunities are separated geographically by B.C. region:
– Metro
– Fraser Valley
– Thompson-Okanagan
– Kootenay
– Vancouver Island
– Northern
Physical Activity Infographic Resources for People with Disabilities
Infographics linking to resources to get active! These materials were designed by KIN 341: Instructional Strategies for Including Persons with Disabilities in Physical Activity students, led by Dr. Jasmin Ma.
For people with intellectual disabilities:
– Physical Activity Brochure
For people with physical disabilities:
– Exercise Videos
– Physical Activity Organization Resources
For people with sensory disabilities:
– Inclusive Physical Activity Options