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Dr. Janet Lawson in the Wayne Flemming arena

Municipal guide for disability inclusion launches on UN Day, championing change

Dr. Janet Lawson has helped to develop the Municipal Guide for Disability Inclusion in Recreation and Physical Activity

The process of developing the guide took over a year. Lawson says one of the standout take aways from the process was the large impact small actions can have. She says something as simple as considering better ice times for inclusive programs can make a world of difference to a person living with a disability who might rely on public transport or have more regulated eating schedules.

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