OUTCOMES OF INCLUSIVE SPORT
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CREATES UNITY
‘Sport has the power to unite people in a way little else can... It laughs in the face of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a language they can understand.
- Nelson Mandela
FOCUSES ON ABILITY
‘Sport has allowed me to focus on my athletic abilities not limitations. It has opened up a whole new set of opportunities, friendships and healthy lifestyle. And best of all, I can enjoy activities like cross country skiing and snow shoeing with my husband and son.’
- Stacie, Athlete, paralympic sailing, cross country skiing
DEFIES EXPECTATIONS
‘No one expected me to be able to play sports, and then they put me in goal [for hockey] and I was actually quite good.'
- Kevin, Athlete, Special Olympics
IMPROVES PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
‘Whether a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete there is no doubt that a healthy active lifestyle as a person with a disability leads to overall wellness.’
- Karen, Athlete, para track and para cycling
MAKES CONNECTIONS
‘For my child to say “I love hockey” was unimaginable, for him to have that identity outside of a diagnosis of autism was a miracle for me.’
- Parent, Canucks Autism Sports Programs
CHANGES ATTITUDES
‘Sport helped me overcome the idea that living with a disability is unfortunate, that attitude that I am less capable because I have a disability.’ +
- Stephanie, Athlete, paralympic swimming
NEW HORIZONS FOR EVERYONE!
This infographic was created by Recreation Integration Victoria through funding provided by the Victoria Foundation. The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is grateful for the permission to share this information.
