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Inclusive Fitness

Inclusive Fitness is the belief that all people of all ages and abilities has the right to participate in all aspects of all fitness programs.

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About Me

Dawn Campbell (formerly Sheldrick),

I am owner of allABILITIES FITNESS , an Ontario Certified Teacher, Consultant and Personal Training Specialist. I proudly hold a Bachelor of Education from Queens University and hold a degree in Disability Studies from Ryerson University. For the past 15 years I have advocated for the inclusion of people with disabilities through understanding of social model of disability thinking.

I have specific experiences supporting children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, CP and Developmental Disabilities. I am currently a presenter for the Canadian Paralympic Committee "Changing Minds, Changing Lives" awareness program. In 2009 I started allABILITIES FITNESS it is grounded in the belief that all people benefit and can be included in activity, sport and leisure programs regardless of age and physical and/or intellectual ability.

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Services

My Services

Personal Training Services

Consulant Services

Disability Awareness - Training for Staff

Physical Activity Consulting and Personal Training Services

I offer a range of physical activity consultations and personal training services to individuals, organizations and businesses. I help individuals and families set physical activity goals, exercise goals, make referrals to appropriate associations, organizations and fitness institutions and professionals. I work to find the most suitable schedule and program to fit individual goals and budgets.

I am thrilled to work with anyone that shows a desire to achieve an active lifestyle.

I work with individuals and small groups, in homes, different community organization facilities and outside in local parks. I also provide a small group fitness class at a local fitness facility.

If you are not sure where to start on the road to getting active. Please call

Consultation in Schools

In my continuing mission to bring inclusion of fitness and health to the lives of individuals with disabilities, I offer consultations with Schools and Educational Institutions.

It is my belief that physical education classes are critically important to the development of the "whole person". I believe that we can use these classes to increase self-esteem, teach important social skills and increase participation. Being a teacher myself, I can understand the difficultly that many teachers feel when over whelmed by trying to implement numerous strategies for one child while also being responsible for the education of the remainder of the students.

Consultations focus on enhancing the efforts of the student’s educational community (principal, teacher, educational assistant, classmates etc.) by offering suggestions for inclusion. By taking the time to learn about the activities/games classroom teachers intend to play with their classes, skills the teacher will be focusing on and gym routines this will guide me to determine the motor development and complex skills required to play these games. It is my intention through task analysis break them down into basic components and work with teachers to set short and long term Health and Physical Education goals for the student with disabilities. Programs are individualized so please contact me for rates/availability.

ADAPTED FITNESS FOR PROFESSIONALS - PLEASE SEE SPECIAL EVENTS TAB ON THE MENU

Building Equality by Understanding Disability - – Staff Training

Suitable for: Recreation and sport organizations, leaders, teachers, parents, professionals, College Programs related to working with people with disabilities, fitness facility staff (managers, receptionists, fitness staff, cleaning staff), recreation assistants, program supervisors and other individuals and organizations involved in organizing and recreation and fitness opportunities to people with disabilities.

Workshop/Training: A customized workshop (delivered in 2-8hours) can be provided based on the needs of the participants.

The purpose of this workshop is to help individuals and organizations insure that inclusive practices are in place. It is my hope that individuals use this workshop to guide their thinking and their actions when supporting individuals with disabilities. This workshop is designed to help advocate for the removal of barriers to participation and put to rest any fears and misconceptions about the inclusion of people with disabilities in fitness and recreation programs.

A few of the key topics include:

Exploring stereotypes and misconceptions that surround disability

Learn who is “healthy” and who has medical clearance to participate in fitness programs

Benefits of Active Living for people with disabilities

What is Inclusion? What is Inclusive Fitness?

Customer Service for Staff – Language with Dignity

Steps to Inclusion

Marketing Considerations to People with a Disability

Universal Design of Equipment Considerations

Government Legislation – Accessibility Laws and Regulations

For more information please contact me at allabilitiesfitness_gmail.com

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Come and experience a fitness class like no other. This class is based on simple movements so that anybody can experience the health benefits of moving, shaking and wiggling to music. You will train your cardiovascular endurance, increase your strength and flexibility. You will have fun and leave with confidence to move your own unique way!

All you need to bring is a towel and a water bottle

YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT.

MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND

Purchase a 5 Class Package for $40 ($8 per class)

Additional Family member special ($5 per class) when combined with above

Weekly Drop-In Class $10 (No one will be turned away if you have financial concerns please call)

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Special Events

Adapting Fitness for People with Disabilities

Presented by

TopShape Fitness Inc.

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allABILITIES FITNESS

APRIL 21, 2012

WORKSHOP

KINGSTON FAMILY YMCA

9:00AM-5:00PM

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Participants will walk away from this workshop feeling confident that you have the awareness, skills and knowledge to support people with physical and developmental disabilities achieve their fitness goals.

Participants will learn how to evaluate a potential client with a disability, understand the challenges they face and the benefits of exercise to these clients. By understanding these issues, we can ensure these clients can keep a constant level of fitness. This can be complimentary to treatment with a physiotherapist or medical professional, or implemented when the need for a personalized fitness program becomes a must.

Participants will learn Exercise Considerations and Guidelines for Older adults; Youth; Visual impairments; Wheelchairs/users; Muscular disorders; Cerebral Palsy; Multiple sclerosis; Spinal Cord Injuries/abnormalities; Polio; Stroke; Traumatic Brain Injuries; Amputations; developmental disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Down syndrome; Learning disabilities

This program is also designed to alleviate any fears and clear up any misconceptions you may have about working with these special groups. In accordance with the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability it is our goal to increase physical activity among people with disabilities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Fitness Professionals (Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors), Teachers, Healthcare Professionals, Recreational Leaders, Support Workers, Parents/Caregivers

PT’s and Fitness Instructors may qualify for CEC’s for YMCA, CANFITPRO, CSEP, CPTN.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES

Demonstration of Adapted Equipment, Case Studies, Fitness Facility Checklist

Handouts, Certificate of Participation and much much more…..

REGISTRATION DETAILS

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $125 (register before March 31, 2012

AFTER MARCH 31 $150

*space is limited

CONTACT: Peter Moral 613-236-3670 peter_topshapeinc.com

Dawn Campbell 613-876-0495 allabilitiesfitness_gmail.com

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Testimonials

My son with autism has benefitted enormously from working within Dawn's Inclusive PT program, both with his friends at New Leaf Link and with me at home. As an add-on to individualized exercises that keep my son flexible and fit, his social and communication skills have also improved. Dawn's work at New Leaf Link has inspired me to maintain a strength-training schedule that's suited to my age and fitness goals. Thanks for keeping our family and our New Leaf Link community healthy, Dawn!

Karin and Nicolas, Hartington, ON

I am relatively fit but at 58 years old, I noticed I had neither the strength nor the stamina I used to have. I live 40 mins from the nearest gym and found it difficult to motivate myself to stay with a weight program until meeting Dawn. To ensure my muscles continue to be challenged she changes my exercises every 6-8 weeks. It’s amazing how much stronger I am! I have increased the weight on several exercises and am doing some upper body exercises I have never done before. I notice a dramatic improvement in my yoga practice. I am thrilled with the results. My overall body strength and muscle tone have improved significantly all without having to go to a gym!

Margo, ON

"I took the course Adapted Fitness for Professionals at the Kingston YMCA in February of 2011 that allABILITIES FITNESS and Top Shape Inc offered. It has turned into a very rewarding thing for me! I decided that instead of jumping into the creation of a group program that I should gain experience first. Since taking your certification, I currently provide personal training to a wonderful man who has Autism. Not only has quality of his life been impacted but also his parents and the management and staff at the YMCA. His family actually relocated to an area close to the YMCA so he can walk there independently! Most importantly he enjoys it too! I've also have a client with Down syndrome. A nice guy with a great sense of humour. I sometimes have difficulty understanding him when he speaks but much like anyone with speech impediment our communication gets better as we get to know each other. Also thanks to the course I have a client who has an amputation (above the knee) and I volunteer with client who has MS. I have started to become the "go-to guy" on individuals with disabilities now "

Joe Morgan,

PTS Belleville YMCA

Karin and Nicholas

Margo

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Inclusive Fitness

Journey toward Inclusive Fitness ?

Inclusive Fitness is the belief that all people of all ages and abilities has the right to participate in all aspects of all fitness programs. Inclusive Fitness begins with the philosophy of inclusion, that all services are designed for all participants. Activities are designed for diverse abilities and that all individuals have the right to participate.

Today the term disability encompasses a broad spectrum of individual needs. What most fitness professionals do not realize is that according to Statistics Canada there are approximately 4.4 million people in Canada who have a disability, one out of every seven people who may require the services of personal trainers and fitness specialists.

As a graduate of Ryerson Universities Disability Studies Program, Queens Universities Bachelor of Education and having supported people with disabilities for over 12 years in a variety of careers. My observation is that most people do not view disability and healthy as one in the same. The most traditional view of disability is that people are in need of fixing and therefore a rehabilitation approach is used. Yet, individuals with neurological disabilities such as autism and intellectual disabilities are not in need of fixing. What is common is that people with disabilities like people without disabilities all suffer from sedentary lifestyles. This widely held view and the lack of an inclusive approach to fitness, creates barriers that prevent individuals from being included in fitness facilities and fitness programs.

These perceptions present as a gap in the Canadian Fitness industry. Finding specific information, fitness organizations and fitness professionals that are knowledgeable about disability is scarce and presents an opportunity for inclusion into the existing fitness industry model. I have found many fitness professionals have shown interest in working with people with disabilities, but are afraid because they do not know the questions to ask, the terminology to use or are anxious that they do not know how to adapt for different needs. We need to recognize that most individuals with a disability will require the same protocols, tools and equipment as clients without a disability. We must understand that disability is not an absolute condition. It is dependant on the activity and environment in which a person participates. To have a disability does not automatically place a person at risk for participating in fitness activities and programs.

The Ontarians with Disabilities Act passed in 2005 makes Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement and enforce mandatory accessibility standards which apply to both private and public sectors. Many businesses are making efforts to become accessible however this is just the first step. People with disabilities need to feel there is opportunity and inclusion behind those doors. Did you know that according to the ASO, there are an estimated 50 000 adults in Ontario with Autism.

So what are some of the Next Steps? We have the opportunity to explore this market and review of our service models. When the fitness industry and fitness professionals take the time to understand and explore the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding disability together we can build a culture of inclusiveness, ensuring that ALL individuals are encouraged to be active, healthy and participate in fitness facilities and programs.

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Links and Resources

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Health Canada

Canada's Food Guide

Autism Society Canada

Special Olympics Kingston

National Centre on Physical Activity and Disability

Inclusive Fitness Coalition

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

YMCA Kingston

New Leaf Link - Sydenham, ON

The Groove Method

Weddings Kingston

Top Shape Fitness - Adapted Fitness Training for Professionals

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Contact

Dawn Campbell

Kingston and Greater Areas

Mobile: 613-876-0495

Email: allabilitiesfitness_gmail.com

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