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June 2008 issue of WellSpring
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WellSpring, June 2008

People with disabilities enjoy the same benefits from physical activity as people without disabilities. So why is it that many people with disabilities are sedentary? And why is it that people with disabilities make up only a small fraction of the people who use community recreation and fitness facilities? This article explores how communities can improve the accessibility of their facilities for people with disabilities.

What’s in This Article for You?

  • Including People with Disabilities: What Barriers Do We Face?
  • Is the Community Ready?
  • How Can We Facilitate Access for All?

WellSpring article (pdf, 4 pp, 302 KB)

 

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