Welcome to the Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP) 2.0

The Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP) 2.0 is a research partnership. Partners include 50 academics from across Canada, the United States and England. They also include 31 Canadian sport, exercise and active play organizations and 14 academic institutions. Our partners are committed to improving quality participation in the areas of sport, exercise, and active play for people experiencing disability. Many of our partners share their lived experience of disability, professional expertise, or both to guide our research.

The goal of CDPP 2.0 is to co-create and mobilize new knowledge to improve quality participation in sport, exercise, and active play and optimize outcomes of participation among children, youth, and adults experiencing disability.

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Quality Participation

Active Play

Play is a fundamental right of all children. The benefits of play include physical activity, learning and problem solving, and social connections.

Exercise

Exercise can enhance the overall well-being of people experiencing disability. Exercise programs that participants view as meaningful, enjoyable and tailored to their individual needs foster quality participation.

Sport

Quality participation in sport happens when a disabled athlete views their involvement in sport as satisfying and enjoyable. The athlete experiences outcomes that are important to them.