Reflect on policies, programs and practices
Now that you know more about the issues and have a project or two underway, reflect on your existing practices to see what else can improve inclusion and access to physical activity.
Be courageous and challenge the status quo.
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein
Is inclusion a priority? (click to expand)
An Inclusion Lens (website)
This resource developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada provides information and worksheets to help you create your own vision of social inclusion.
Social Inclusion Assessment (pdf)
A tool to help you consider how social inclusion can be promoted through physical activity. It looks beyond “access” to recreation and considers other elements that can be built into comprehensive strategies.
Building Inclusive Communities (website)
Social inclusion doesn’t just happen. This resource outlines key ingredients to building socially inclusive communities: policy support, citizen voice and empowerment, and promoting inclusion purposefully. |
How do we measure success? (click to expand)
SMART Outcome Measurement Guide (website)
This resource developed by Vancouver Coastal Health provides an easy to understand guide to measuring project outcomes. This is useful for initiatives that need to be evaluated based on “soft” benefits rather than “hard” numbers. |
How do we work with others? (click to expand)
Engagement Techniques (website)
Move past “one way” communication like open houses or program surveys and try methods of “two way” communication to seek input. Why? …because the usual methods only gather information from people who already participate. The goal is to hear from those who don’t usually have a voice.
Partnership Assessment Tool (website)
This assessment tool developed by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (UK) may be used to help setup effective partnerships, assess existing relationships or identify areas of improvement. |
How do we communicate? (click to expand)
Plain Language Basics (pdf, Vancouver Coastal Health)
This resource developed by Vancouver Coastal Health provides the basics of writing in simple language to make information more accessible and easy to understand. |
How do we share successes and learnings? (click to expand)
Digital Storytelling (pdf)
Digital Storytelling has become a popular way to show project outcomes because it uses a mix of images, music and voice to convey an experience. A simple digital story can be created using a digital camera, laptop and PowerPoint, and can enhance project reports. |
