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Experiences in the Field of Adapted Physical Activity

As a Kinesiology graduate, I have often wondered why it was so difficult for me to become active while living with a disability. From the countless opportunities to be active in this country, why did it feel like such a feat?

I grew up a super active kid, always privileged enough to be involved in some type of physical activity or sport. After an accident in 2013 that left me with a spinal cord injury, I quickly learned that I carried a lot of privilege.

From Paralympics to Public Health Seminar

Our partner, Calgary Adapted Hub, powered by Jumpstart Research is holding their first Community Engagement Seminar. The seminar will feature Dr. Cheri Blauwet speaking about “From the Paralympics to Public Health: The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities”. The seminar will be February 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm MST.

Sharing Resources from our Members

As we move into this New Year, we find more and more of our members are reaching out to us to share information. We couldn't be happier to pass along the valuable resources we have received.

Our Newest Member of the Board of Directors

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jason Dunkerley, the newest member of the Board of Director’s Coordinating Committee.

Notice of 2019-2020 Annual General Meeting

The 2019-2020 AGM of ALACD will be held by video conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 1:00 PM (EST). All ALACD members and partners and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. To register for the AGM, please notify Jane Arkell, Executive Director jane@ala.ca. In order to participate, you must register by October 15, 2020.

Some Helpful Active Living Resources Related to COVID-19

Active living for people with a disability is extremely important. Not only does it have health benefits, it reduces isolation, improves mental health, promotes social inclusion and reduces the chance of acquiring a secondary disabling condition. As the country moves slowly into recovery from the coronavirus, we thought we would reach out to you with some resources to help facilitate access and inclusion.

Survey to Determine How COVID-19 is Impacting Canadians with Disabilities

Statistics Canada has launched a survey on how COVID-19 is impacting Canadians with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions. The more people who answer the survey, the better the information will be. The survey is open until July 6th.

Leave Your Home for a While, by Moving into Your Body

Are you finding staying at home due to social distancing exhausting? If so, you are not alone. There is definitely a burden we are each carrying day to day, and it can take its toll. How can we manage a physically active routine if we are emotionally overwhelmed?

Refining Your Home Work Out Plan and Connecting with the World

How are you doing? As the weeks of the Covid-19 crisis stretch on, we are all starting to feel the burn. Lean in. It’s going to take a while for the built-up stress in all of us to loosen and relax. Last week we wrote about the importance of physical exercise. This week we bring a couple of amazing resources to you.

Move It!

At the best of times, it’s hard for adults to achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week, based on the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. Covid-19 is making it harder. And then there is the recommended 60 minutes of energetic play for kids per day... oy! So, what can you do to keep active?