Recreation Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities

We are currently developing a Recreation Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities in our community. This initiative was identified as an action item in the recently approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan (June 2023). The assessment is comprehensive, evidence-based, and directly informed by the needs and aspirations of persons with disabilities in Aurora.

The goal of this work is to identify specific recreational program needs and preferences of persons with disabilities and to develop a plan to address the identified needs.

Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Disability is an umbrella term that covers a broad range and variation of conditions, chronic illnesses, impairments, activity or participation limitations or restrictions, that may be visible or invisible, permanent, episodic, or temporary. Disability is an evolving term that considers access barriers a person may experience because of the design of the built environment, policy, program or thing.

Current Phase

We are currently holding two open houses to learn more about our work so far, and to share your experiences and ideas on recreational programing for persons with disabilities in Aurora.

Open House 1 (In-person)*
Location: Aurora Family Leisure Centre, 135 Industrial Pkwy N, Aurora, ON L4G 3C4
Date: Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (with presentation at 10 a.m.)
Registration
*Facility is fully accessible (includes accessible parking, elevator, entrance etc.)

Open House 2 (Virtual)
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (with presentation at 10 a.m.)
Registration