We are excited to announce that BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) and the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative have launched the much anticipated EverybodyMoves Resource Hub! The Hub is a one-stop shop for sport and recreation leaders who want to ensure physical activity is as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Physical activity is vital for one’s health, and yet we know many British Columbians face visible and invisible barriers to regular activity.
For example, nearly half of adults with disabilities don’t get any aerobic physical activity, and people identifying as lesbian, gay and bisexual of all ages are less likely to participate in sports. The consequences for not being physically active are serious. People who don’t engage in physical activity are more likely to have increased mental and emotional health issues, decreased immune function and inflammation, and are more at risk for developing chronic illnesses.
BC clearly needs solutions to get us all active, and the EverybodyMoves Resource Hub is part of the answer! The Hub collects and stores information from evidence-based relevant sources on an ongoing basis. Here, you can find a variety of inclusion and accessibility resources such as:
- The City of Vancouver’s checklist to ensure your organization hosts accessible events
- Modifications and adaptations of games for youth with disabilities
- The equity and inclusion snapshot for Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people
- Ways to cultivate gender diverse leadership in sports
- A safe exercise and education program for older adults experiencing physical health issues
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The EverybodyMoves Hub is a place for physical activity leaders to get their communities active. Together, we can create an inclusive, active BC for every body!