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Casting Call for Wheelchair Users in Various Roles

Jigsaw Casting is seeking individuals with a physical disability who use a regular and/or basketball wheelchair for various roles in a personal injury law campaign. Roles Hero Male (Keegan) – Male, ages 30-35. This person uses a regular wheelchair for mobility. Let us know if you play basketball and happen to have a basketball wheelchair… Read More

Four Canadians Named to Wheelchair Tennis Team for Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

– All four players will be making their Parapan Am debuts Canadian Paralympic Committee – https://paralympic.ca/news/four-canadians-named-wheelchair-tennis-team-lima-2019-parapan-am-games Ottawa, July 22, 2019 – Four wheelchair tennis players will be making their Parapan American Games debuts in Lima next month, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Tennis Canada announced Monday. Lima 2019 marks the first time the quad classification… Read More

Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Rosters Selected for Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

– Men’s and women’s teams will be playing for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Canadian Paralympic Committee – https://paralympic.ca/news/canadian-wheelchair-basketball-rosters-selected-lima-2019-parapan-am-games Ottawa, July 18, 2019 – The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold for Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games next month have been selected, as Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the… Read More

Casting Call for Men in Wheelchairs

Milo Casting is seeking men in wheelchairs for a national cough medicine campaign About You: You are a male of any ethnicity that requires a wheelchair You are approximately 25+ years of age You must be non union (not part of ACTRA)! You do not need previous on-camera experience. We are simply looking for skilled… Read More

Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Named to Canadian Parapan Am Team for Lima 2019

– Seven athletes return from team that won gold four years ago in Toronto – Lima 2019 takes place August 23 to September 1 Canadian Paralympic Committee – https://paralympic.ca/news/wheelchair-rugby-athletes-named-canadian-parapan-am-team-lima-2019 Ottawa, July 15, 2019 – Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have announced the 12 athletes selected to represent Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan… Read More

Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors Member

The Ontario Para Network is looking to recruit an individual with expertise in the area of corporate sponsorship for a Director-at-Large position on our Board of Directors. Desired competencies include sport system knowledge and revenue generation expertise. Knowledge of adaptive sports is not required. Position: Board of Directors, Director-at-Large (Corporate Sponsorship) Position Type: Volunteer –… Read More

ONPARA Accepting Nominations for 2019 Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award

Nomination period now open for inaugural Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award On September 24, 2017, the Ontario Para Network lost its President, Ken Thom. Ken was a passionate, dedicated, and committed leader in the adaptive sports community, and a tireless advocate for athletes with disabilities and their families. Although Ken excelled as a high performance… Read More

Casting Call for Children With Disabilities

In search of children with disabilities across Canada for a Telus Public Service Announcement Jigsaw Casting is currently seeking children with a disability for a Telus Public Service Announcement (PSA); this PSA is to support the Friendly Future Foundation. Roles We are looking for the following Individuals, open to all genders and backgrounds: 1) A… Read More

Casting Call for Teenage Wheelchair User

Toronto Talent Agency is seeking a teen in a wheelchair for a Disney production Seeking: Teen who uses a wheelchair, aged 14-19 years old Date: Monday June 17, 2019 Location: Mississauga, ON Production: Secret Society (Disney film) Rate: $36/hr Application: Please email the following information to TOtalentagency@gmail.com 1) Full name 2) Union status 3) 2… Read More

FitSpirit Seeking Female Ambassadors

Do you want to inspire and motivate teenage girls to be active? FitSpirit is seeking dynamic, passionate female athletes who inspire teenage girls and motivate them to be physically active on a daily basis! What is FitSpirit? FitSpirit partners with schools and community organizations to provide activities that get young girls moving and keep them… Read More