Are you a parent of a child with a disability? You are invited to participate in a research study about helping parents get their kids with disabilities involved in sport! The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is partnering with York University on a project titled “Increasing Sport Participation in Children and Youth… Read More about “Research Study: Helping Parents Get Their Kids with Disabilities Involved in Sport”
Master’s students at the University of New Brunswick are seeking individuals of any age to participate in a research study examining the link between exercise and mental health in people with spinal cord injuries. The study involves completing a survey that will take approximately 30 minutes. By participating in this study, participants will have… Read More about “Research Study: Exercise and Mental Health in People with a Spinal Cord Injury”
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Barbara “Barb” Montemurro, a passionate advocate who has been instrumental in developing our organization and the para sports community in Ontario and beyond. Barbara passed away on January 11, 2021. Barbara dedicated over 40 years of her life to advocating for… Read More about “In Memory of Barbara Montemurro”
I am a Warrior How determination and a strong support system helped wheelchair tennis athlete Candice Combdon find her inner strength by June Jang Featured in the Fall 2020 issue of ParaSport Magazine Candice Combdon, 33, is a Team Ontario wheelchair tennis athlete who sees herself as a warrior on and off the court. Growing… Read More about “I am a Warrior – Candice Combdon”
ONPARA is proud to introduce Cody Caldwell and Candice Combdon as our 2020 GivingTuesday Athlete Ambassadors! Cody & Candice both know first-hand the tremendous impact that sport plays in the rehabilitation & recovery process and the overall health of people with disabilities, and they want to pay it forward by participating in GivingTuesday and… Read More about “Caldwell and Combdon Named 2020 ONPARA GivingTuesday Ambassadors”
Give the gift of sport & recreation by supporting our ‘Bridging the Gap’ program this GivingTuesday The giving season is upon us, and this year, charities, not-for-profits, and community organizations around the world need your support more than ever. ONPARA will be participating for its second consecutive year in GivingTuesday – a global movement for… Read More about “ONPARA Launches 2020 GivingTuesday Campaign”
In September, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced an $8 million sport relief fund to help sport and recreation organizations continue to deliver programming in 2020 and beyond. Many community organizations have shut their doors due to the financial burden created by COVID-19, including lost revenue and increased program costs. The Ontario Para Network has experienced… Read More about “ONPARA Receives Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund Grant”
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. To nominate a member in good standing, please use this 2020 Board of Directors Nomination Form. The AGENDA AGM 2019-20_Nov_10_2020 can be found by clicking on the link. Nominations are due November 2, 2020
ONPARA is seeking a creative individual with strong written and verbal communication skills for the role of Communications Assistant. The candidate will support all ONPARA communications and social media activities. This position will appeal to students or recent graduates from a journalism, media, or communications program with a keen interest in sports. The Communications Assistant… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Communications Assistant”
Milo Casting is seeking individuals with a visible disability for a financial campaign! You have a visible disability and have a group of 2-4 friends (or partners or family members) who are in the same social bubble during the COVID-19 crisis All members are roughly 25-40 years old Looking for real people, no previous experience… Read More about “Casting Call – Adults with Visible Disabilities”
