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Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Disabled Persons Social Development: Disabled persons Statistics: Disability Statistics
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	Canada
Mission statement:	ALACD promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership, support, encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments. Established in 1989, we are an alliance of individuals, agencies and national associations that facilitates and coordinates partnerships among the members of its network. Our network has grown to more than 500,000 contacts. In addition, we have a coordinating body in every Canadian province and territory that delivers ALACD programs and services at the grassroots community level. OUR VISION is a society where all Canadians lead active and healthy lives. OUR MISSION is to enable Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. ALACD Goals for Action 1. Self-Empowerment - To facilitate the growth of self-empowerment through awareness, education and support. Canadians with disabilities are often not aware of the programs and services that are available to them. Physical activity providers must realize and respect a person's own knowledge of his or her personal abilities and limitations, while encouraging and supporting these individuals to participate as fully as possible. 2. Effective Networks - To develop quality networks and delivery systems with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and communication links at all levels. There is a lack of coordinated effort among organizations developing physical activity programs and services, resulting in delivery systems that are fragmented and disjointed. 3. Better Plans and Policies - To enhance organizational planning and policy development by providing resources and support mechanisms. Organizations need to examine their plans and policies to ensure that participation opportunities for all Canadians are an integral part of every program, service or policy being developed. 4. Better Programs and Services - To identify, develop and promote effective programs and services at the national, provincial and local levels. 5. Effective Leadership - To develop and promote leadership by providing programs and support. Canadians with disabilities can be more effectively served by a thoughtful leadership system that values their contribution, promotes coordination among existing agencies and develops new leadership programs that recognize the many roles that leaders play in facilitating physical activity. 6. Public Awareness - To develop public awareness through promotional strategies involving community action and public education. Service and program providers often lack the information, support or knowledge that would allow them to include individuals with disabilities. 7. Research and Information - To identify, promote and support research priorities and to disseminate state-of-the-art information. Ensuring that active living opportunities are available, accessible and inclusive for Canadians with disabilities requires a strong knowledge base. ALACD Guiding Principles Principle 1: Quality of life is a fundamental right Active living is an important and essential component in the quality of life of all people, and quality of life is among the fundamental rights of Canadians. Principle 2: Empowerment is the key The empowered individual is the core of any successful program or service. Principle 3: Every community should be involved Programs and services are best delivered at the community level. Principle 4: Equal access must be guaranteed All individuals should have equal opportunity to participate in physical activities regardless of age, gender, language, ethnic background, economic status or ability. Principle 5: Respect and dignity are the foundation Preserving the respect and dignity of all individuals is fundamental to the success of the active living movement
Year established:	1989
Year of registration:	1989
Organizational structure:	ALACD is governed by a national coordinating commmittee.
Number and type of members:	170+ organizations with a reach of 500,000 Canadians
Funding structure:	Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations Fundraising campaigns Grants from Governments Fees for education and training services Product sales and business services Donations and grants from domestic sources

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