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Urgent Casting Call!

Powerhouse Casting Seeking men with a physical disability who use a wheelchair for mobility. Ages 16 to 30. Must be Hispanic or someone who could look Hispanic. We are also open to casting Caucasian guys with brown or black hair. Non-speaking role, no acting experience is required. Pay is $3,000 each if selected. This is a… Read More

Athlete Ambassadors Wanted!

Looking for Athlete Ambassadors! Open Call for Athletes! Are you passionate and enthusiastic about the sport(s) you play? Have you ever wanted to share that joy and teach others about wheelchair sports and the importance of accessibility and inclusion? Do you want to become more involved in your community? Become an OWSA Athlete Ambassador today!… Read More

National Youth Forum on Accessibility Legislation

We are pleased to inform you that an application package is now available at the following address www.Canada.ca/Accessible-Canada for eligible youth interested in participating in a one-day Forum taking place in November 2016. The Forum is part of The Government of Canada’s consultation process on planned accessibility legislation and youth between the ages of 15-30… Read More

OWSA Summer Events!

With the summer rolling on by, make sure to check out some of the events the OWSA has lined up! Whatever your sport may be, there is tons of fun to be had in the weeks ahead. Come on out and enjoy yourself this summer! Spring was a busy time of year with so many… Read More

Program Assistant (Summer Student)

We’re looking for a summer student to assist with our education and outreach programs. Please click on the job posting for more information: Summer_Student_2016_OWSA Deadline for applications is May 24, 2016.

Silver and Bronze Finish for Ontario at Junior East Regionals

2016 Junior East Regional Championship Results Congratulations to our Team Ontario Junior athletes who competed at the Junior East Regional Championships in Charlottetown, PEI over the weekend of May 14-15. The ten Team Ontario athletes split up into two squads of five players for this 3-on-3 tournament. They competed in the 9-point Division against two… Read More

Good luck at Junior East Regional Championships!

The OWSA would like to wish the best of luck to our Team Ontario junior athletes at the 2016 Junior East Regional Championships in Charlottetown, PEI. They will be competing from May 14-15 in a jam-packed 3-on-3 tournament featuring teams from Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. Both Team Ontario squads will be playing in… Read More

Casting Call for Boys with Physical Disabilities

Casting for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation Commercial Seeking 1x boy, 8-12 years old, with physical disability, able to play wheelchair basketball. Audition – Saturday, May 14 Time: TBD Location: Milestone Studio (400 Eastern Avenue, Toronto, M4M 2K9) – studio is wheelchair accessible. Call Back – The call back will be held in-studio Tuesday, May 24 or Wednesday, May 25 Shoot… Read More

Joel Dembe to lead UTSC Spring Tennis Program

We’re so excited to have Parapan Am bronze medallist and Tennis Canada Ambassador, Joel Dembe leading the UTSC Spring Wheelchair Tennis program! Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm starting May 5th and running until June 23. All ages and abilities are welcome! Participants can register online for the full 8-week program or single-session drop-ins. For more information, or… Read More

Good Luck at CWBL Nationals!

The OWSA would like to wish the best of luck to two of our wheelchair basketball club teams – the Twin City Spinners and the Brampton Suns – at the CWBL National Championships in Kamloops, BC. They will be competing from April 22-24. The Spinners are coached by Bruce Russell and the Suns are coached by Kathy… Read More