DDWA are excited to launch this free online learning resource to help build capacity within community fitness centres and private gyms to support the participation of people with intellectual disability and complex communication needs.
FlexAble was developed in collaboration with fitness professionals and people with intellectual disability, and covers a range of topics to support gym staff and personal trainers to promote inclusion and accessibility for people with intellectual disability and complex communication needs. Some topics included are:
- Breaking down the barriers to joining the gym
- Communicating with your client
- Training someone with an intellectual disability
- Understanding challenging behaviours
…AND MUCH MORE !
FlexAble also includes lots of practical downloadable resources such as Visual Supports and information in Easy Read.
