NBACL - Inclusive Recreation Program

NBACL, through the Inclusive Recreation Program, seeks to address these issues by breaking down barriers, connecting individuals to recreation and active living opportunities in their communities and training staff and volunteers to accommodate individuals with varying levels of ability within recreation programs, groups, organizations and recreational school activities. The goals of the Inclusive Recreation Program are to; (i) advocate and support persons with an intellectual disability to participate in meaningful recreation, leisure and volunteer activities of their choice; (ii) to develop meaningful friendships and; (iii) to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. In keeping with these goals, the NBACL has established clear objectives, which will help to achieve our goals. To facilitate the inclusion of persons with an intellectual disability in community recreation, sport and leisure activities of their choice, to help develop meaningful friendships and active living opportunities. This will enhance their opportunity to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. To enhance community development and participation through knowledge and training in the areas of recreation and leisure for persons with intellectual disabilities, throughout New Brunswick To establish an effective network in cooperation with local Association for Community Living , provincial recreation committees, municipal recreation service-providers, parent support groups, and other recreation groups or agencies, to better facilitate inclusive recreation opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities, throughout New Brunswick To increase and enhance leadership potential for persons with intellectual disabilities throughout New Brunswick To increase the opportunities of persons with intellectual disabilities to obtain meaningful friendships and relationships.

Persons with an intellectual disability

Call (506) 453-4400, or use the website.

Phone

(506) 453-4400

Website

https://nbacl.nb.ca/supports/recreation-and-leisure/