According to a 2011 survey by Region of Waterloo Public Health, many community gardeners have physical limitations like difficulty bending (47.4%) or walking (21.1%), or are unable to use regular garden tools (15.8%). The document outlines steps to implement an accessible community garden project, and lists partners like the City of Kitchener, Lutheran Homes, and a community group who could help sponsor and support such a project.

1. Carol Popovic R.N.
Public Health Nurse

3. 2011 survey of community
garden coordinators report
gardener limitations:
•47.4 % with limited flexibility or
difficulty bending
•21.1% with difficulty walking
•15.8% unable to use regular
garden tools
•10.5% experience confusion or
memory loss
•5.3% with hearing/vision loss
(Region of Waterloo Public
Health)

4. 1. Doing the Research
2. Building Partnerships
3. Obtaining Sponsorships
4. Implementing the project

5. City Of Kitchener

6. Lutheran Homes
Kitchener-Waterloo

7. St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran
Church

8. Preston Heights
Community Group

9. www.community-gardens.ca or
http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/partnersprofessionals/commu

10. www.community-gardens.ca or
http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/partnersprofessionals/commu