Project BEYOND:
Improving Body Functions through Participation

Can participating in community activities help you mentally and physically?

This study is looking at benefits of participating in a leisure activity of choice.

What's Involved?

You will work with an occupational therapist to:

• Choose an activity you would like to try (for example: playing an instrument, a sport, cooking lessons, etc.)
• Participate in the activity with a support team
• Take some surveys and participate in physical assessments to track your progress

Criteria

• Aged 10-18 years
• with a physical disability (for example: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, non-progressive musculoskeletal disorders, juvenile arthritis, etc.)
• with any level of mobility restriction
• communicates in English or French (Youth with cognitive or communication needs can participate with help from parents or research staff.)

Compensation
The study will pay up to $250 for activity and equipment costs, and you will get to choose a gift card to thank you for your time.

To learn more about the study, click HERE.

Interested? Please Contact:
Ontario Research Coordinator
Barb Galuppi
905-525-9140 ext. 27852
galuppi@mcmaster.ca