ParaSport Ontario

Ahoy! We’re with the Port Weller Pirates in Niagara for a TRY Me day with wheelchair basketball and roller sledge hockey on the agenda. Couldn’t ask for a better crew of enthusiastic students to hang out with.

It’s game 6ix and we’re ready. Let’s go !

A look back to last week at the Access Expo where we met and connected with hundreds of new faces in the community who are making such a positive impact and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities across Ontario. We’re inspired to continue to give back and support the growth of ParaSport across the province and want to thank all those who attended this event and visited our booth for more information.

Thank you to for being wonderful hosts and were looking forward to the future of this vital community event.

@ Variety Village

We were proud to honour Bernard Gluckstein of at the Award Ceremony with the ParaSport Ontario Community Impact Award for compassion and support for caregivers. The incredible team of dedicated professionals have supported countless individuals, families, friends and those affected by difficult circumstances in life every step of the way and we are honoured to work so closely with them.

Thank you to Bernard and his team, who are also at the Access Expo today for all of your support and hard work.

Bring on the sunshine! Want to get outdoors more this summer? Check out this list of accessible trails you can explore across Ontario by clicking the link in our bio and explore nature.

Thank you to for attending the Niagara ParaSport Festival and meeting our athletes, checking out the amazing partners and programs here and putting and first!

The link to the video is in our bio for you to see!

Excited to be at the City of Mississauga’s ParaSport Try It day! Here with facilitating the sitting volleyball area for local high schools and future sport leaders in the city!

What a fantastic week it has been working at the HQ to provide a fun, inclusive and accessible week of games and fun for the kids at this March Break camp! Our circus theme was complete yesterday with the help and expertise of to show us the ropes (literally) and show push us to try our best.

‪On this we want to recognize and thank the trailblazers before who have fought hard to move issues forward, promote and create a more world for all women! ‬

We’re coming to and bringing everyBODY together for something amazing. Check it out (link in profile).

More great community events coming up with ! Be sure to check out their new Instagram page and see what amazing things are happening in the Niagara Region.

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REMINDER: The Brock Niagara Penguins are hosting a Boccia tournament. Come to cheer on our athletes or volunteer with us!
Date: Saturday March 23, 2019
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Location: Brock University
For more information call: 905-359-6283 or email: [email protected]

Feeling the winter blues? Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of exciting things coming up to get you out and moving! Check out our list of community events coming up (link in bio) and feel free to submit your own event. Camps & sessions, meetings, fundraisers, conferences, expos, galas and more!

www.parasportontario.ca/all-events/events-list

When was the last time you checked out ? Well now is your Janice! is hosting the 2018 Canadian Para Championships at the Markham Pan Am Centre September 22-23 and you can cheer on these Canadian pros for yourself. For more information visit - ttcanada.ca

🍁 | We're proud to announce that PO Executive Director, Jeff Tiessen is set to receive a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal for his involvement in Canada's Paralympic movement

Read more to find out who else will be receiving this distinguished award, along side our very own, Jeff Tiessen.

PO Executive Director, Jeff Tiessen to receive a Senate 150th Anniversary Medal for involvement in Canada’s Paralympic Movement This award is about thanking Chantal Benoit, Donald Royer, Duncan Campbell, Earl Church, Jeff Tiessen, Marc-André Fabien, Monique Lefebvre, Peter Eriksson, Rick Hansen & Robert Steadward for their courageousness and leadership in working for the rights of persons living with disabilities.

We're proud to be partnered with the Ontario Curling Council. As the provincial sport organization for Curling, they're a leader in developing adaptive Curling opportunities for athletes of all abilities.🍁 |

We can't tell you enough, how awesome Goalball is. Visit the Ontario Blind Sports Association for information on how to get involved today.🍁 |

We'd like to take a moment to congratulate ParaSport Ontario Vice Chair, Archie Allison on receiving the 2017 Variety Heart Award. No one is more deserving, and we thank you for all that you do. | 🍁

Po Vice Chair, Archie Allison Wins 2017 Variety Heart Award Po Vice Chair, Archie Allison Wins 2017 Variety Heart Award

We want to thank Bernie Gluckstein (Gluckstein Lawyers) for joining us at the "Throwback Thursday" Variety Gala 2017. Bernie has always been one of ParaSports biggest supporters, and his continued efforts toward inclusive play is greatly appreciated. | 🍁

It was a pleasure to be a part of the Variety Village "Throwback Thursday" Variety Gala 2017. It was an amazing evening in celebrating 69 years of helping children with disabilities. We even had the opportunity of meeting Terry Clancy and two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Bob Nevin.

Club Spotlight | 🍁

Cruisers Sports has been a leader in adaptive sport and inclusive play in the ParaSport community since 1986.

Robert Snoek | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee | 🍁

Robert Snoek | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee – ParaSport Ontario Robert Snoek | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee November 6, 2017 If you’re a Canadian and a fan of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, you’re probably familiar with Rob Snoek. He’s been one of CBC Television’s go-to broadcasters at both elite sporting competitions dating back to the 2002...

ARTICLE | Shirley Shelby | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee | 🍁

Shirley Shelby | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee – ParaSport Ontario Shirley Shelby | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee October 30, 2017 For more than four decades, Shirley Shelby has been a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. As both a pioneering travel agent serving special-needs travellers and a tireless administrator of sports for physi...

Jim Sanders | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee🍁 |

Jim Sanders | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee – ParaSport Ontario Jim Sanders | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee October 27, 2017 Jim Sanders was born with severe glaucoma in 1947 in what’s now Thunder Bay, Ontario. Although expected to go blind in childhood, he didn’t lose his sight entirely until age 36. As a young person with visual impairment, Sa...

Todd Nicholson | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee🍁 |

Todd Nicholson | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee – ParaSport Ontario Todd Nicholson | 2017 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee October 26, 2017 Todd Nicholson’s achievements in sport have been outstanding, both on and off the ice. As a para-athlete, he enjoyed a brilliant career with Canada’s National Para-Ice Hockey Team, highlighted by five Paralympic Games a...

Para-Archery was one of the original sports at the inaugural Paralympic Games. Visit our Club Directory, and find a club near you.🍁 |

Winter is coming.

Para-Alpine Skiing is an amazing winter sport for people of all abilities. Visit Alpine Canada Alpin for more details, or visit our online Club Directory for a club near you.🍁 |

🍁 | It's never too early to introduce children to sport. From 0-6 years, boys and girls need to be engaged in daily active play.

🍁 | There is a sport for everyBODY. Visit our online Club Directory, and find the sport for you today.

▶️ http://www.parasportontario.ca/clubs

What's a fun sport for the visually impaired? The answer is easy, . Visit the Ontario Blind Sports Association and get involved today.🍁 |

Looking for a winter sport? Nordic Roller Skiing is a great adaptive sport that can be done on any paved trail.🍁 |