Investigating Gender and Physically Active Leisure in Communities for Women with Acquired Physical Disabilities

1. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Brock University
This study has been reviewed by, and received ethics clearance through the Research Ethics Board, Brock University.
Ethics File Number: (file # 16-252)
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY:
INVESTIGATING GENDER AND PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LEISURE IN
COMMUNITIES FOR WOMEN WITH ACQUIRED PHYSICAL
DISABILITES
Are you a Woman (aged 18-45)who has lived with an Acquired Physical Disability for
2-5 years who participates in physically active recreationor sport in your community?
Or have you wanted to participate in physically active recreation or sport in your
community and experienced difficulty doing so?
If so, we would love to hear your story!
For more information aboutthis study,or to volunteer for this study please contact:
Katherine Gatt Dr. Dawn Trussell
Master’s Candidate Associate Professor
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Brock University Brock University
Email: kw96ad@brocku.ca (905) 688-5550 ext. 4580
Email: dtrussell@brocku.ca
This study seeks participants who are English speaking adult women who have had an acquired physical
disability for 2-5 years, between the ages of 18 and 45 who reside within a one hour driving distance
from Toronto.
Participation includes two interviews that will be approximately one hour in length and will be held in-
person or online via Skype. There is no compensation for participating in this study. However, your
participation will be a valuable addition to the research and findings of this study and could lead to
greater public understanding of the experiences of women with acquired disabilities that may inform
and promote inclusive physically active leisure opportunities within the community.