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Background <p>Inclusive adapted physical activity and parasport programs support physical and psychosocial well-being of children experiencing disability. Easter Seals offers opportunities for children of all abilities to engage in physical activity through introductory parasports.</p> Purpose <p>Our evaluation aimed to understand caregiver’s perspectives on quality participation in Easter Seals programs.</p> Methods <p>We collected quantitative and qualitative data through surveys followed by semi-structured interviews to further explore survey data findings. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and interviews using reflexive thematic analysis.</p> Results <p>Surveys highlighted caregiver-perceived participant satisfaction and a caregiver-perceived positive impact of programs on participants’ physical and psychosocial well-being. Five themes were generated: (1) caregiver support and dedication, (2) meaningful participation, (3) mastery of skills, (4) thriving alongside peers, and (5) hopes for the future.</p> Conclusion <p>Findings illustrate the importance of thoughtfully designed programs, focused on quality participation, for children experiencing disability and their families.</p>

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“A lifeline to belonging”: exploring caregiver’s perspectives on quality participation in Easter Seals’ adapted physical activity and parasport programs

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    2026年6月26日

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  • Sofia J. So,
  • Maggie Locke,
  • Raven Ghazzawi,
  • Amanda Higgins,
  • Hannah Bowman,
  • Shanon Phelan,
  • Joanne Bernard,
  • Sarah A. Moore

摘要

Background

Inclusive adapted physical activity and parasport programs support physical and psychosocial well-being of children experiencing disability. Easter Seals offers opportunities for children of all abilities to engage in physical activity through introductory parasports.

Purpose

Our evaluation aimed to understand caregiver’s perspectives on quality participation in Easter Seals programs.

Methods

We collected quantitative and qualitative data through surveys followed by semi-structured interviews to further explore survey data findings. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and interviews using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Surveys highlighted caregiver-perceived participant satisfaction and a caregiver-perceived positive impact of programs on participants’ physical and psychosocial well-being. Five themes were generated: (1) caregiver support and dedication, (2) meaningful participation, (3) mastery of skills, (4) thriving alongside peers, and (5) hopes for the future.

Conclusion

Findings illustrate the importance of thoughtfully designed programs, focused on quality participation, for children experiencing disability and their families.