The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport.
HEADS UP to Youth Sports
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports
Promoting the Participation of Children with Disabilities in Leisure Activities
The objective of this project is to convey a policy dialogue – where decision-makers can learn about current research and community practices to inform future decision-making related to creating inclusive communities for children with disabilities across Canada.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out.
Hand Over Hand
Hand Over Hand Community Organization is dedicated to fostering a community where people with disabilities feel safe, accepted, and supported through peer networks. They provide social and recreational services for youth in the Toronto and York regions, and have a pen-pal program and a parent support group.
AlterGo
An organization with different sports and community programs for persons with physical disabilities. (Website in French)
Planat
A website where you can search for accessible businesses, restaurants, and hotels.
Keroul
An organization that promotes tourism and culture for people with restricted physical abilities.
Accessible Play Spaces
Rick Hansen provides useful information to set up and design accessible and safe play spaces for youths with disabilities. This website links to toolkits that help guide through the process of creating a safe and accessible play spaces.
The Rick Hansen School Program
Rick Hansen School program provides resources for teachers, students and administrators to increase accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness. As well, these resources help to promote adolescents in making a difference in their school, community and world regardless of any disability.
Design for Play: A guide to creating successful play spaces
A guide to create successful play areas for children->not specific on disabilities though.
Let Kids Play!
An online website that provides parents, service providers, administrations, schools etc. with useful information and guidelines to design and implement play that is accessible to all.