The Dance Ability Movement offers inclusive dance classes for people of all abilities. Through their team of Dance Instructors, Occupational Therapists, Volunteers and Families, dancers participate at their studio to learn a variety of dance styles, and perform on stage with their peers. Through the program, dancers have the opportunity to make friends, be fit, and have fun! The success of the Dance Ability Movement classes relies on engaging parents in the program. Mallory Ryan (the Director of Quality & Improvement) recently participated in the Family Engagement in Research Certificate program through McMaster University, CanChild, and Kids Brain Health Network. In the course, Mallory was partnered with Chelsea Hand, a very proud mother of two amazing little boys. Her oldest son has a rare genetic condition and her youngest has cerebral palsy. As part of their final project in the course, Mallory and Chelsea developed a section on The Dance Ability Movement website featuring Family Engagement in Research (view here) and co-wrote a blog answering FAQ’s on family engagement in research (read here).