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ONPARA Bids Farewell to Provincial Coach Paul Bowes
Bowes to pursue new coaching opportunity in Germany The Ontario Para Network is saddened to announce the departure of Paul Bowes as Provincial Coach of our Senior Women’s wheelchair basketball team. “Bowesy,” as he is affectionately known throughout the wheelchair basketball community, has been at the helm of the Ontario Women’s provincial program since the… Read More about “ONPARA Bids Farewell to Provincial Coach Paul Bowes”
Casting Call: Child amputee (age 10-14) who plays soccer
Jigsaw Casting is seeking a Child Amputee, age 10 to 14 who plays soccer for a Public Campaign Encouraging Ambition in Children! Jigsaw Casting is looking for a Boy or Girl Amputee, age 10 to 14, who plays soccer. They must be residing in the General Toronto area. Open to all experience levels, won’t need… Read More about “Casting Call: Child amputee (age 10-14) who plays soccer”
Casting Call: Young Boy Who Plays Wheelchair Sport
Jigsaw Casting seeking young boy who plays wheelchair sport Jigsaw Casing is seeking the following roles for a public campaign encouraging ambition in children: Indigenous Hero Girl. Age 6 to 12. Her role is very important as she is the hero who will open and close the spot. She may also be the one who is… Read More about “Casting Call: Young Boy Who Plays Wheelchair Sport”
Casting Call: Ontario Adults with Visible Disabilities
Milo Casting is seeking Ontario adults around 20-50 years of age with visible disabilities for a delivery campaign Looking for: Adults with visible disabilities, including but not limited to: Visual impairment Physical/mobility disabilitie Assistive devices (e.g. prosthetics, wheelchair, service animal, cane) Down syndrome Roughly 20 – 50 years of age Previous on set experience not… Read More about “Casting Call: Ontario Adults with Visible Disabilities”
Research Study: Mental Toughness and Injury Rehabilitation Behaviours in Elite Youth Sport
Researchers at Brock University’s Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport (CHYD) are seeking research study participants for a project entitled Mental Toughness and Injury Rehabilitation Behaviors in Elite Youth Sport in Canada. Study Overview, Significance and Expected Outcomes Mental toughness is a recognized and valued construct in sporting communities, yet the current level of… Read More about “Research Study: Mental Toughness and Injury Rehabilitation Behaviours in Elite Youth Sport”
Research Study: An Investigation of Current Administrators’ Experiences in Powerchair Sport
Are you a powerchair sport champion? Do you have experience starting and/or supporting powerchair sport in your community? Researchers from Queen’s University and McGill University, along with the Canadian Disability Participation Project, are currently recruiting research participants for: Online surveys with current powerchair athletes (pre-COVID) to better understand factors contributing to quality powerchair sport experiences…. Read More about “Research Study: An Investigation of Current Administrators’ Experiences in Powerchair Sport”
CAF Annual Grant Program: Open for Applications
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) 2022 Annual Grant Program is now open for applications! The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s mission is to serve people with physical disabilities through sport and fitness with meaningful grants. The foundation’s flagship grant program aims to remove the barriers that exist between adaptive athletes and their pursuit of sport and fitness…. Read More about “CAF Annual Grant Program: Open for Applications”
Casting Call: Youth Ages 9 – 17
Ardoise & Co and Wookey Films are seeking kids and youth interested in finding solutions to accessibility needs as part of a kids/family documentary series developed for Accessible Media Inc. Please see full details below. Are you between the ages of 9 and 17 and want to address an accessibility need that would make your… Read More about “Casting Call: Youth Ages 9 – 17”
Research Study: Exploring perceptions and utility of physical activity campaigns among individuals with a disability
Researchers and Master’s students from Queen’s University are seeking individuals ages 16+ who self-identify as a women or girl with a disability to take part in an upcoming research study. The purpose of this research is to examine how women and girls with a disability perceive Para sport campaigns and advertisements, and how popular Para… Read More about “Research Study: Exploring perceptions and utility of physical activity campaigns among individuals with a disability”
How to Watch the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Broadcast and live streaming schedules available for the Paralympic Games The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will run from Tuesday, August 24 to Sunday, September 5, 2021. CBC will offer daily broadcasts totalling 68 hours of television coverage — more than ever before — including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Scott Russell,… Read More about “How to Watch the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games”