Dr. David Yi

Bio: Assistant Professor Kinesiology Department, Faculty of Science McMaster University teaching Adapted Physical Activity, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Physical Activity, Associate Director of Physical Activity Center of Excellence(PACE) McMaster University, Chair Hamilton Accessible Sport Council

Workshop Description: MacPLAY (McMaster Physical Literacy for All Youth) is a new community-engaged initiative focusing on collaborations among community groups to co-learn, co-create, co-deliver, co-evaluate, and co-revise community-based physical literacy programming for children and youth experiencing disabilities in Hamilton, Canada. Employing a community-engaged participatory methodology, this project is undergoing an initial piloting process, gathering diverse perspectives.

This workshop will share lessons learned from the collaborative processes, including: (1) reaching in and reaching out as shared responsibilities, reciprocal collaborations, and respectful relationships; (2) working on the new three Rs: reconciliation, restoration, and resonance; (3) shifting from "for" to "with" and "by" in all processes; (4) listening "to" and listening "for" to centre unheard and silenced voices; and (5) "Don't just do it" as a collective reflexive practice.

The workshop will also discuss the importance of Indigeneity and EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility)-informed practice being at the heart of creating and sustaining opportunities for young people with disabilities to participate in physical activity.