I'm Tom Krug, a software engineer and fitness coach based in Boston. I develop technologies that enable underserved populations to gain access to fitness communities in their area.
There are several obstacles obstructing individuals with disabilities from participating in community-related activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Often, there are multiple barriers that make it difficult to access fitness-related services in their communities. According to the CDC here are…
Inclusion of people with disabilities into everyday activities involves practices and policies designed to identify and remove barriers such as physical, communication and attitudinal that hinder individuals’ ability to have full participation in society. Inclusion involves: Fair and…
Full adoption of inclusivity in fitness activities begins by understanding the difference between individuals with “disabilities” and “impairments”. The term “disability” is a socially constructed phenomenon; the outcome of social barriers that restrict the activities of people with impairments.…