Including Children with Disabilities

There are many ways to include children with disabilities in your Walk to School event that will make it rewarding and enjoyable for everyone.

Thanks to the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) for combining their expertise on physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities with Walk to School events to provide the following advice:

Survey the walking/wheeling path for safety and accessibility.
Determine a reasonable distance to walk/wheel that is based on the child’s ability.
Plan walking/wheeling or other physical activities on school grounds if the school route is unsafe or inaccessible… Be creative.
If children take the bus to school, plan in advance to have the school bus drop off the children 1–2 blocks from the school. A principal or designated school official can walk/wheel with the children to school.
For more information, see Walk and Roll to School: Tips for Including Children with Disabilities (PDF).

Case Studies

Please browse the links below to read examples of communities that have implemented inclusive Walk to School Day events.