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Research Study: Sport Experiences
Athletes Aged 14-21 with a Physical Disability Needed! In partnership with the Canadian Disability Participation Project, York University School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is looking for youth aged 14-21 with a physical disability to share their experience participating in sport for a new study titled Positive Youth Development: Adopting a new perspective for understanding… Read More about “Research Study: Sport Experiences”
Research Study: Skin Sensitivity in Leg Amputation
Subjects with Leg Amputation Needed for Study on Sensation Thresholds in the Leg You are invited to participate in a study to investigate the changes in vibration and pressure detection thresholds at the residual limb following vibration electrical stimulation. Participation Criteria: Healthy male and female volunteers with lower extremity amputation between the ages of 18-20…. Read More about “Research Study: Skin Sensitivity in Leg Amputation”
Casting Call for Young Boy with a Disability
Seeking young boy with a disability for an animated action/comedy Synopsis: In a world where every good deed is recorded for social media and judged in likes and comments, our kid-heroes buck the trend and uses their mastery of sneakery to perform anonymous good deeds for others! This crew doesn’t fight bad guys – they… Read More about “Casting Call for Young Boy with a Disability”
Research Study: Post-amputation Phantom Limb
Did you undergo an upper and/or lower limb amputation more than 3 months ago? Are you interested in sharing how you experience a phantom limb? If so, we would like you to participate As a participant in this research, you will be asked to respond to questionnaires and complete an optional interview at your treating… Read More about “Research Study: Post-amputation Phantom Limb”
Research Study: Financial Wellbeing Among People with Upper/Lower Limb Amputation
Does the cost of living with limb loss affect your wellbeing? Are you interested in sharing your experience regarding the financial impact of upper and/or lower limb amputation? Download recruitment flyer here. What is involved? Participants will complete a 15-30 minute survey by phone Who can participate? You are living in Canada You have undergone… Read More about “Research Study: Financial Wellbeing Among People with Upper/Lower Limb Amputation”
Research Study: Pain in children and youth with cerebral palsy
Understanding pain trajectories and their association with well-being in children and youth with cerebral palsy Summary We are asking children and youth with cerebral palsy to help us learn about if they hurt and if it affects them. This study will help us better understand about if and how much pain is felt by children… Read More about “Research Study: Pain in children and youth with cerebral palsy”
Research Study: Survey on Accessibility in Canada
We are a research team from KITE, the research arm of Toronto Rehab-University Health Network. We want to learn about the main barriers to accessibility that individuals in Canada experience. Download the ‘Accessibility in Canada’ survey poster here. Who is invited to participate: Individuals who are 18 years old or older, live in Canada, and… Read More about “Research Study: Survey on Accessibility in Canada”
Casting Call for People with Visible Disabilities
Seeking individuals with visible disabilities for upcoming furniture campaign Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is seeking individuals, aged 25-45, with a visible disability, for upcoming furniture campaign in Toronto. Compensation Pays approximately $5,000+ per person, if selected. Details & Submission Information Ages 25-45 Must have a visible disability No previous acting experience is required Non speaking role… Read More about “Casting Call for People with Visible Disabilities”
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at 6:30pm at the offices of the Ontario Para Network: 100 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 101 Toronto Ontario M4A 1B3. To nominate a member in good standing, please use this 2019 Board of Directors Nomination Form. The AGENDA_AGM_2018-19… Read More about “Notice of Annual General Meeting”
ONPARA Teaming Up with OFSAA’s Try Day Program
ONPARA is teaming up with OFSAA through our Wheelchair Basketball School Program The Ontario Para Network’s Wheelchair Basketball School Program has introduced wheelchair basketball to over 100,000 students in 200+ schools since 2017. For the 2019-2020 school year we have teamed up with the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) to help make participating… Read More about “ONPARA Teaming Up with OFSAA’s Try Day Program”