People
Barriers such as limited capacity, knowledge, confidence, funding, and alignment can make it difficult to know where to begin. There are also misconceptions and stigma around integration. It’s often assumed that it’s hard and complicated to be integrated when it can be quite simple. The goal of this resource is to provide a starting point for organizations to support and contribute to the growth of Para Athletics within Canada.
Athletics Canada has focused a lot of their Becoming Para Ready strategy around helping the "people" involved in Track and Field in Canada feels more empowered and ready to welcome and support Para Athletes.
ACTIONS
- Coaches: Take the Coaching Athletes with a Disability course on Coach.ca
- Officials: Review the Becoming Para Ready for Officials webinar series on Athletics Canada's Youtube channel
- Administrators: Apply for the Becoming Para Ready Grant to increase capacity in your programs and clubs
- Athletes: Share your stories, reach out to your Provincial Organizations to join Boards and Committees to share your experience.
Resources