Adaptive Programs

Active Living at the University of Calgary offers a comprehensive range of Adaptive Programs to cater to individuals with diverse abilities and needs. These inclusive and empowering programs are carefully crafted to promote physical activity, foster a sense of community, and provide opportunities for personal growth. Whether it's adaptive classes, recreational sports, or one-on-one programming, participants can discover a supportive environment that embraces their unique journey, allowing them to explore movement, build connections, and achieve their wellness goals. With a commitment to accessibility and innovation, Active Living's Adaptive Programs aim to inspire and transform lives, ensuring everyone can experience the joy and benefits of an active and fulfilling lifestyle.


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Adaptive Climbing Programs

Join us for a fun climbing session, tailored to individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities! Our goal is to create a welcoming and positive environment where participants can build their climbing skills and confidence under the guidance of our certified instructors. Through personalized instruction, participants will learn basic climbing techniques and skills that work best for their individual capabilities, ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone.

All participants must have an aide, family member, or a friend register and attend the lesson with them.
 
The Adaptive Climbing Program by the University of Calgary is a Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart program. The Calgary Adapted Hub is a collective of 12 Calgary-based organizations, including the University of Calgary. The Calgary Adapted Hub is committed to providing quality inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programs for all children in Calgary. To ensure our programs are achieving this goal, our team is evaluating the impact of this program on aspects of health and wellbeing, quality of life, economic impact, and social inclusion. Our study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB18-0292) and Mount Royal University’s Human Research Ethics Board (102684). Once you are registered in the program, a qualified member of the CAH research team will contact you, providing you information about the study so you may make an informed decision about whether you would like to take part in the program evaluation.
If you would like to reach out to the CAH research team please contact Leticia Janzen at cah.research@ucalgary.ca or 403.955.5736.