Strategy matrix for fostering quality participation among persons with disabilities in community-based exercise programs

Strategy matrix for fostering quality participation among persons with disabilities in community-based exercise programs

Community-based exercise programs for persons with disabilities include accessible exercise equipment and knowledgeable exercise professionals, both of which contribute to developing exercise routines tailored to the needs of each participant. Community-based exercise programs are a means to enhance full and effective participation in physical activity among persons with disabilities.

The Strategy Matrix is a tool that guides program providers through the content of a strategy matrix that can be used “on-the-ground” to help foster quality participation among persons with disabilities in community-based exercise programs. This tool can be used in the development of new exercise programs, to assess how existing programming may be altered to promote quality experiences, and to train program staff or volunteers.

For access to the tool visit "Strategies for Fostering Quality Participation Among Persons with Disabilities in Community-Based Exercise Programs" (opens in a new tab) or click the image below. 

For access to the comprehensive profiles of the community-based exercise programs who contributed to the strategies and examples visit “Profiles of Community-Based Exercise Programs for Persons with Disabilities” (opens in a new tab) or click the image below.