Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report AR19 Final | Page 8

Fitness for All
The obesity rate of
those with a diagnosis of
IDD is 41.6% compared
to 29.2% of the general
population. Inequities
in the provision of
healthcare to individuals
with IDD results in
poor health, limited
community participation
and reduced quality of
life. 28% of adults with
disabilities reported
feelings of sadness,
unhappiness and
depression preventing
them from being active.
Barriers to fitness
include few facilities,
programs, or instructors
offer modified exercise
for individuals with
disabilities, lack of time,
limited income and lack
of awareness.