Loisirs inclusifs

May 25, 2025

Les programmes de loisirs inclusifs permettent aux personnes en situation de handicap ou non de participer aux mêmes activités. Pour que les services inclusifs soient couronnés de succès, l'inclusion doit être une valeur partagée par toutes les parties concernées.

Qu'il s'agisse de programmes de garde parascolaire, de fins de semaine, de natation ou de camps de jour, les services municipaux des parcs et loisirs, les fournisseurs de services de loisirs privés et les organisations à but non lucratif offrent une gamme de programmes conçus pour répondre aux intérêts et aux capacités de tous les participants.

Les loisirs inclusifs peuvent également être appelés programmes de loisirs intégrés, adaptés ou accessibles.

Pourquoi devriez-vous participer à des programmes de loisirs inclusifs?

Amélioration des capacités physiques
Augmentation de l'estime de soi, de la confiance et de l'indépendance
Amélioration des aptitudes sociales et création de nouvelles amitiés
Développement d’attitudes et d’aptitudes en matière de loisirs tout au long de la vie
Amélioration de la qualité de vie en général

On trouvera des listes d’organisations, de programmes et de camps inclusifs sous la rubrique Ressources dans la section Liens vers les partenaires, sous la rubrique « Guide des loisirs inclusifs ».

Community Self Advocacy

Self-advocacy is not only for individuals but also for communities. Catulpa envisions a future where the people we serve are recognized and valued as contributing members of their community and fully integrated into their community’s activities.

We know this is a vision shared by many children, youth, adults, and families with developmental or mental disabilities. As individuals, agencies, and governments, we must work together to face the growing need for inclusive supports and services within our communities.

By advocating for better resources and funding for each child and family, we can make a difference.

No matter how you choose to advocate it’s important to follow some simple guidelines:

Be polite and reasonable
Be consistent when speaking about your issue. Keep it as simple as possible
Stay informed about changes to your issue
Be clear about your objectives and the need for a commitment, as well as desired next steps
Connect with others interested in your issue. Not only does this provide you support, but together you can be more effective
Follow up regularly with decision-makers so they know you are engaged and committed

There are several different ways you can choose to raise awareness about your issue. Some of them are:

A personal letter from you, your support group, or a larger community network to local, provincial, or federal politicians detailing your story and how the issue(s) affects you can be very impactful
Talk with local, provincial, or federal politicians. Phoning or meeting can have an impact, especially if they are not familiar with your issue
Start an online petition and present it to decision-makers, showing the issue is a concern to many
Post your story online. Social media sharing can reach a large number of people
Tell your story to community groups so they become engaged with your issue
Contact the media and provide them with your personal story and how the issue affects you or your family. Include facts and statistics they can use as background

Useful Links:

Facts and Statistics: Statistics Canada

Canadian Federal Government Representatives

Ontario Provincial Government Representatives

Ontario Municipal Government Representatives

Download the Self Advocacy Manual here.

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