What is an Integration Setting? Students with disabilities are learning alongside peers in the mainstream Physical Education setting. An Integration Setting may be Best if… Intentional planning can be used in a larger group setting of peers to help all students achieve their curriculum expectations...
What is a Reverse Integration Setting? Selected students from the mainstream setting are blended into a self-contained physical education setting with students with disabilities. A Reverse Integration Setting may be Best if… Students who are reverse integrated can be intentionally chosen based on...
Many participants will benefit from physical activity programming outside of the classroom environment and in the community, where they can engage with a wider social network and further develop their physical and social skills to help them to succeed in both environments. Participants will thrive...
For 50 years, Max Bell Foundation has supported Canadians who want to make Canada better. With an emphasis on education, health and wellness, and the environment, not many organizations do what the Max Bell Foundation does. By focusing on working with charities (and the people in them), they...
Description Upper and lower body impairments: Individuals who have an upper or lower body physical impairment(s) and are able to walk or move around independently or through the use of an assistive device. They may have challenges with strength, coordination, and movement skills. Dwarfism/Short...
Description A wheelchair user is an individual who chooses to use a wheelchair as their primary accommodation in order to participate or maximize participation in physical activity. They may be unable to walk or weight-bear for varying lengths of time and may use a wheelchair for partial mobility...
Description A visual impairment encompasses the terms ‘blind’ and ‘low vision’ and can apply to persons with multiple disabilities who may require support and direct instruction in functional activities. Total blindness refers to only perceiving light and/or hand movement while low vision refers to...
Description Cognitive disabilities can include having significant impairment(s) in cognitive functioning associated with limitations in learning, and adaptive behavior. Examples Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, global developmental...
Description Communication disabilities may require a person to use support in order to communicate with others. This may include but is not limited to: voice output devices, picture communication symbols, sign language, cochlear implants, hearing aids, Frequency Modulation (FM) systems and...
The following examples are meant to support opportunities for students with disabilities to engage in meaningful physical activity experiences outside of the classroom environment, and support community partners with creating personalized goals for participants with disabilities in a self-contained...
These discussion guides aim to promote an open dialogue within the school community to foster a whole-school approach and shared responsibility when addressing questions and concerns about vaccinations. The Vaccination Talks Toolkit Elementary and Secondary guides are meant to be used as a companion...
Inclusion in school communities starts by understanding that everyone is part of the whole and deserves an environment where they can meaningfully contribute, participate and thrive. When it comes to advancing equity—especially in Ontario schools—most of us have big goals. After all, a desire to...
Adapted from The Missing Think – Effective Assessment Strategies in Health and Physical Education by Joe Grdisa It is our pleasure to share this Ophea platform with Joe Grdisa, a valued member of Ophea’s Board of Directors. Along with being on Ophea’s Board, Joe is the Coordinator of Health and...
Our world is ever-changing and the students of today and tomorrow are not the students of yesterday or the year before. Educators are striving to provide students with a wide range of opportunities to learn, practice and demonstrate their knowledge and skills related to the curriculum and the...
