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”
Researchers at the University of Toronto are interested in learning about the mental health experiences of Canadian high performance athletes as they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project explores how the mental health of senior carded and/or elite athletes varies over time leading into an after the Olympics, the results… Read More about “Research Study: Mental Health of Elite Athletes”
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”
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”
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 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”
Toronto Talent Agency seeking a woman in a wheelchair for a TV production Seeking: Woman who uses a wheelchair, aged 20+ years old Please note only persons that are in a wheelchair may apply Shoot Date: Thursday October 24, 2019 Location: Toronto, ON (interior) Production: Mrs. America Application: Please email the following information to TOtalentagency@gmail.com… Read More about “Casting Call for Women in Wheelchairs”
Ken Hall named as recipient of 2019 Ken Thom Coaching Award ONPARA is proud to announce coach Ken Hall as the successful recipient of the inaugural Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award. Ken Hall got his start coaching with Cruisers Sports after Ken Thom encouraged him to give it a try. Today, he is a para-athletics… Read More about “Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award Recipient Announcement”
Athlete Profile – Team Charlotte! By Colin Brandt “… you could just know what it’s like to be like me or just have a lot of fun and try new things.” Charlotte and her older sister Ava are two members of the Burlington Vipers wheelchair basketball team. Charlotte, 10 years old, first tried wheelchair basketball… Read More about “Athlete Profile – Charlotte M.”
Ludwig returns to lead Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Program for 2023 Canada Games The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is proud to announce the re-hiring of Kathy Ludwig as the Head Coach of the Ontario Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Program. She has agreed to a four-year commitment and will work with a pool of Junior-age athletes… Read More about “Kathy Ludwig Named Team Ontario Head Coach”
