Grant: IPPH Travel Awards - CPHA Annual Conference

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) calls for full participation and inclusion in society. Participation is vital for a child's development and a key component of health for children with disabilities. Policies and built environments are mediums and platforms where participation can occur. Inclusion is a necessary component to participation. Community Health Inclusion Index (CHII) was developed in 2015 to assess factors influencing community engagement of individuals with disabilities. However, the measure is limited in capturing factors influencing inclusion of children with disabilities. There is no measure that comprehensively captures inclusion of children with disabilities at the community level, encompassing all the domains of the environment in the Canadian context. One of the first tools measuring community inclusion of children with disabilities will be developed and tested. This measure will enable the application in clinical and community settings to help inform existing organizations and facilities and to influence clinical interventions, programs, and policy.