Social inclusion means you have accessible ways to get involved in your community. This may mean you volunteer, you join a club or a group, you have an opportunity to be civically engaged, and/or there are people you regularly engage with.
Barriers
- Lack of transportation
- Expense of clubs, groups, events, or classes
- Many activities are limited by the time of year
- Too young or old
- Lack of access to information about things offered
Community Vision
Diversity is the cornerstone of any healthy community. Strong neighbourhoods provide a place where people know and support each other, share resources and provide a strong social network.
There are many opportunities for close connection among all members of the community from the very young to the very elderly.1
- Community Vision. (2002). HIRRA. Retrieved from https://hirra.ca/hornby/hornby-island-community-vision-statements/ ↩︎