An Inventory of Recreation Accessibility in Nova Scotia
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An Inventory of Recreation
Accessibility in Nova Scotia
Dan Nordqvist and Laurene Rehman
School of Health & Human Performance
Dalhousie University
Project Objectives
To administer a survey to assess the level of
recreation accessibility within the Province
of Nova Scotia
To develop a report on the level of
recreation accessibility within the Province
Definition of Inclusion
“Opportunities for all”
“Advocate & facilitate independent choice and
enabling opportunities that assist individuals in
reaching optimal potential”
“All individuals are given equal opportunity to
participate in our programs”
Recreation Nova Scotia works to ensure that all
Nova Scotians have the right to enjoy accessible,
high quality recreational activities.
Services & Facilities
70%
64%
60%
54%
48%
50%
42%
42%
40%
30%
22%
20%
10%
0%
Provide
Programs
Promote
Leisure
Involvement
Advice to
Community
Groups
Leisure
Resource
Information
Educational
Workshops
Leisure
Counselling
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20%
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34%
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Services and Facilities
54%
44%
30%
30%
16%
16%
10%
0%
Inclusion Programs
More Programs offered in the summer
Who are they offered to?
– 60% have programs for children & Youth
– 22% offers programs for adults
– 6% of programs are designed for seniors
– 14% of programs are family oriented
What is provided?
– Sports: 16%
– Camp: 10% (Day or week long)
– Outdoor activities (not sport): 8%
– Day Care: 6%
What facilities have been designed/modified
with accessibility in mind?
Whole Facility (24%)
Washrooms (18%)
Parking Spots (12%)
Pools (8%)
Ramps (8%)
Trails/Parks (6%)
Day/Week Camps (4%)
Current Access Features of
Playgrounds
Ramps
Soft/Flat surfaces
Walkways
Play equipment
including swings
Resources currently used to
design playgrounds
ADA/CSA guidelines
CHMC information Kit
Books
Resources from RCDNS
Additional resources people would like:
– Where to purchase equipment
– Canadian standards for disabilities
– Designs/Building code
– Accessible surfaces
Equipment Purchased to improve
accessibility
Pool equipment
Adaptive equipment
TTY
Large print material
Toys
Sports equipment
Playground equipment
– Swings
– Slides
– Sand boxes
Colourful balls
Ski equipment
Van
Inclusive Leisure Training
45% summer staff
31% of fulltime Staff
31% of Volunteers
53% received financial assistance to attend
workshops, courses or clinics
47% provided resource material for Staff
Assistance Provided to
Participants
52% offer assistance to participate in
recreation.
Financial (88%)
Coaching (4%)
Transportation (4%)
Equipment (4%)
78% Interested in Provincial Fund!
Training/Workshops
29% Interested in being trainers for RNS
62% interested in obtaining training or
workshops
– 64% favoured a 1-2 hour format
– 64% preferred day time and weekday, 32%
evening weekday
Summary and Conclusions
Good sense of what inclusion entailed
However, facilities, equipment,
playgrounds, programs, and staff training
indicate low levels of inclusion
Participants indicate need for more training
in inclusion and provincially supported
financial assistance for program participants
Questions???