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This umbrella review explored how active play is defined and perceived among children and youth with disabilities and their adult facilitators, and identified barriers, facilitators, and interventions influencing active play among children and youth with disabilities. A total of 18 review articles were deemed eligible and synthesized guided by the Social Ecological Model (SEM). Among children and youth with disabilities, active play was defined as fun, spontaneous, and intrinsically motivated, with some seeking intense, meaningful experiences. Reviews also reported that children and youth with disabilities value active play as a means to maintain autonomy and connections but also feel excluded from peers. Adult facilitators appear to recognize the importance of active play and adapted activities to meet individual needs. 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