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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

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

Seeking Francophones with a Disability for Documentary

AMI-Télé documentary about youth with disabilities Documentary: A production company is looking for francophones with a disability (ages 16-22) to share their experience of transitioning to adulthood, and how services available have changed. If interested, contact catherine@ardoiseandco.com Pour un documentaire: Une compagnie de production est à la recherche de francophones en situation de handicap (entre… Read More

Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer (Summer Student)

ONPARA is seeking a Graphic Designer with a specific interest in the sport sector. The candidate will work with ONPARA’s staff, athletes and communications volunteers to draft content in support of programming and events. Position: Graphic Designer (Summer Student) Position Type: Contract – 8 weeks @ 35hrs/week Location: ON – Metro Toronto Area with travel across the… Read More