Transcript An Inventory of Recreation Accessibility in Nova Scotia

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%
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42%
42%
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30%
22%
20%
10%
0%
Provide
Programs
Promote
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Involvement
Advice to
Community
Groups
Leisure
Resource
Information
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Workshops
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54%
44%
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16%
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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.
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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???