ALACD is currently working to re-energize, re-organize and re-vitalize the organization. We will be releasing a new five-year strategic plan in the spring of 2025
ALACD’s current Strategic Plan (2022-2025) focuses on three Strategic Priorities – Influence, Capacity Building and Governance. Each Strategic Priority represents a key area of focus and is clearly defined by goals, objectives and actions.
Vision
A Canadian society where people with disabilities regularly participate in meaningful physical activity.
Mission
The ALACD encourages people with disabilities to make physical activity a regular part of their lives and helps build the capacity of communities and organizations to make this possible.
Belief Statements
The ALACD believes…
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… participation in physical activity is a fundamental right that contributes to quality-of-life (UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)
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… the stories and experiences of people with disabilities must inform and influence all aspects of ALACD’s work
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… people with disabilities must have opportunities to choose and participate in quality activities that are appropriately challenging, safe, meaningful, inclusive, and also provide dignity of risk and a sense of belonging
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… in the importance of establishing and building purposeful partnerships to increase our effectiveness and foster collective action
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… policies and programs are developed from a combination of the evidence-based research, input from persons with disabilities, expert opinion, and community assets
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… physical activities can be a means to gain independence in daily life and as an important source of recreational activity throughout the lifespan