Some participants may benefit from additional support to participate in recreation programs. This may include individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, vision or hearing disabilities, as well as those who require support with communication, attention, behaviour, personal care or other individual needs.

The City of Brampton is committed to creating accessible, adapted, and welcoming recreation opportunities for everyone. We work to remove barriers and provide supports that enable participants to meaningfully engage in recreation programs and experiences.
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We offer two types of support

​Understanding the difference can help you choose the option that best meets the participant's needs, interests and comfort level.​

Adapted (Inclusion) Programs

Adapted Programs, also known as Inclusion Programs, are recreation programs designed specifically for participants with disabilities and diverse support needs. ​

These programs provide:

• Higher staff-to-participant ratios​
• Structured and supportive environments
• Adapted activities and equipment
• Opportunities to build friendships and social connections

Programs may be mo​dified to support participant success through adapting changes to activities, equipment, rules, pacing or program spaces.

​​Integration Support

Integration Support allows participants with disabilities or diverse support needs to take part in mainstream City of Brampton recreation programs alongside other participants. ​

Programs follow the standard structure and schedule of recreation programs, with additional support provided when appropriate and available. Integration support may be beneficial for participants who:

• Receive additional support at school, home or in the community
• Have a physical, developmental, intellectual, visual or hearing disability
• Require support with attention, communication or self-regulation.
• Needs assistance with participating safely within a group setting
• ​Requires support with personal care, such as eating or toileting.

​​About Our Staff

Our staff are trained to support participation in recreation programs and are predominantly post-secondary students. While staff do not provide medical or therapeutic services, Inclusion and Integration staff receive program-specific training to support participants in recreation settings, including:

• First Aid/CPR-C
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Basic behaviour management
• Program adaptation and inclusion strategies
• Behaviou​r Management Systems (BMS) Training (no cont​ainments)

External Third-Party Support

Some participants may require enhanced support that exceeds the scope of practice that can be provided by an Inclusion and Integration Instructor. In these situations, families may choose or be asked to provide an approved third-party support person.

A third-party support person may be:

• A family member
• A caregiver
• A support worker
• Another​ trusted individual familiar with the participant's needs​
  

Participant Readiness for Group Programs​

To support the safety and success of all participants, programs are designed around established staff-to-participant ratios. Participants must be “Group Ready" and able to participate safely within the program environment.

Before registering, please consider whether the participant can:

• Follow staff directions with reasonable support
• Participate safely within the existing program ratio
• Interact safely with staff and peers
• Remain within the program area
• Participate in group activities such as games, crafts and recreational activities​

• Physical aggression
• Verbal threats or abuse
• Running away or elopement
• Property damage
• Any behaviour that creates​ a significant safety​ risk ​