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The Ability Friendly Program: Advancing Inclusion Through Adaptive Sports

wish admin — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:04:42 +0000

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The time to act is now

wish admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:12:41 +0000

Regular physical activity, including participation in sports, positively impacts health and wellbeing in myriad ways, including: reducing the risk of chronic physical health conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; reducing the instance and impact of depression and anxiety; and improving self-esteem and prosocial behavior. These benefits hold true for all segments of the population. Yet persons with disabilities (PWDs) are less likely to engage in sports, often due to insufficient efforts by sports organizations, schools, governments, and policymakers to make these activities more inclusive.

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Building a legacy of inclusion

wish admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:31:12 +0000

By 2050, it is projected that 68 percent of the global population will be living in urban cities, making urbanization one of the defining global trends of the century. Of the 6.25 billion people living in cities, nearly one billion will be people with a disability. Therefore, it is crucial that govern- ments plan for, design, and build the infrastructures, public spaces and services that facilitate and enable equal access and participation of all members of society without exception. The available evidence tells us that we have a long way to go. As things currently stand, the 15 percent of the global population who currently live with a disability and reside in urban cities generally report experi- encing lack of accessibility in built environments – such as housing, roads, public buildings and spaces – as well as information and communications technologies. These barriers affect access to education and employment and contribute to the marginalization and stigmatization faced by this community. In turn, this can negatively affect the health and wellbeing of this community.

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Autism: A Global Framework for Action

wish admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:59:09 +0000

This report explores the root causes and challenges linked with children suffering from Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how can communities provide support to these individuals and their families.

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