Roughly 39% of children and youth with disabilities are physically active (Longmuir & Bar-Or, 2000). Increasing the number of individuals with disabilities who are physically active is a public health priority (Kosma, Cardinal & Rintala, 2002). This paper will highlight the current status of physical activity for persons with a disability by discussing (a) barriers and determinants of physical activity, (b) outcomes of physical activity, and (c) activity patterns of persons with disabilities. Strategies will be provided to help teachers, parents, and therapists heighten their awareness of the health benefits of physical activity and increase motivation toward physical activity participation among children and youth with physical disabilities. (Contains 1 table.)