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”
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”
The Ontario Para Network is pleased to announce the hiring of Doug Hannum in the role of Executive Director, effective Monday, August 23, 2021. Doug has had a long and successful leadership career in the amateur sports and not-for-profit sectors, including as Executive Director of Boxing Ontario, CEO of Cricket Canada, Executive Director of Masters… Read More about “ONPARA Welcomes Doug Hannum as New Executive Director”
The Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), in partnership with the University of Toronto, are launching a first-of-its-kind study into the landscape of coaching in Ontario. We want to make coaching and sport better for everyone. To make it happen we need your help. Join the hundreds of coaches who have already taken part by sharing… Read More about “CAO’s ‘Coaching Report Card’ Research Study”
Three women and 11 men from Ontario will represent Canada in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis in Tokyo As the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games held their Closing Ceremony last Sunday to signal the end of the 17-day global affair, inevitably, for those in the parasport community, the countdown began for our signature event… Read More about “Fourteen Ontario Athletes Named to Team Canada for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games”
Sport Specialization in Disability Sport: A Retrospective Narrative Approach Early sport specialization in childhood and early adolescence continues to gain in popularity despite its well-known physiological and psychosocial health risks. However, the vast majority of this research has been conducted in able-bodied sport, while less is known about the developmental experiences of athletes as they… Read More about “Research Study: Sport Specialization in Disability Sport”
The Ontario Para Network is seeking a highly-collaborative, innovative team leader who is adept at building partnerships, strengthening community relationships, and inspiring staff and stakeholders alike to fulfill the role of Executive Director. Position: Executive Director Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Location: Toronto, Ontario Reports to: Ontario Para Network Board of Directors The Ontario… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Executive Director”
It’s not goodbye, it’s ‘see you later’ It is with bittersweet emotion that the Ontario Para Network announces the departure of Executive Director Laura Wilson, effective July 2. After seven years in the role and with a strong sense of accomplishment, Laura will be moving on to pursue new opportunities and challenges with another sport… Read More about “Laura Wilson to Depart Role as ONPARA Executive Director”
Researchers from the Carleton University Department of Psychology are looking to learn more about the experience with peer support of those with a spinal cord injury and what aspects of peer relationships they find most (or least) valuable. To participate in this study, you must: Be 18 years of age or older Be a community-living… Read More about “Research Study: Community Peer Support Among Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injury”
The Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP) and researchers from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University are working on a project regarding understanding safe sport from a parasport perspective, and are seeking study participants. They are seeking a broad range of perspectives, including: Athletes Coaches Program coordinators/managers Sport administrators Personal and health… Read More about “Research Study: Exploring Experiences in Parasport”
