According to the Premier's Council for Persons with Disabilities, one in six Albertans has some form of disability.  It is estimated that approximately 500,000 people in Alberta and 120,000 Calgarians with disabilities will benefit from a public facility and playing fields that are barrier free. The Multipurpose Fieldhouse would be designed to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, will have access to all of the amenities and recreation services offered to other Calgarians.

The following is a brief summary of proposed programming. For a more detailed explanation of what the CMF active living centre is intended to provide, click here.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Day programs that could be offered include:

• Treatment
  The focus of the treatment component is to improve functional and behavioural abilities of the participant.
• Leisure Education
  Emphasis on participant developing and acquiring leisure knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Recreation participation
  Structured group recreation experiences.
• Sports Introduction and Advancement
  Discovery of movement and completion at the level the participant is comfortable
• Social/Recreation Programs
  Partner with community organizations to include a wide range of options: community outings, social clubs, fitness, track and field and wheelchair sports for children, youth and adults, health and wellness and other leisure activities.