– 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 about “Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Named to Canadian Parapan Am Team for Lima 2019”
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 about “Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors Member”
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 about “ONPARA Accepting Nominations for 2019 Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award”
In search of children with disabilities across Canada for a Telus Public Service Announcement Jigsaw Casting is currently seeking children with a disability for a Telus Public Service Announcement (PSA); this PSA is to support the Friendly Future Foundation. Roles We are looking for the following Individuals, open to all genders and backgrounds: 1) A… Read More about “Casting Call for Children With Disabilities”
Toronto Talent Agency is seeking a teen in a wheelchair for a Disney production Seeking: Teen who uses a wheelchair, aged 14-19 years old Date: Monday June 17, 2019 Location: Mississauga, ON Production: Secret Society (Disney film) Rate: $36/hr Application: Please email the following information to TOtalentagency@gmail.com 1) Full name 2) Union status 3) 2… Read More about “Casting Call for Teenage Wheelchair User”
Do you want to inspire and motivate teenage girls to be active? FitSpirit is seeking dynamic, passionate female athletes who inspire teenage girls and motivate them to be physically active on a daily basis! What is FitSpirit? FitSpirit partners with schools and community organizations to provide activities that get young girls moving and keep them… Read More about “FitSpirit Seeking Female Ambassadors”
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 about “Seeking Francophones with a Disability for Documentary”
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 about “Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer (Summer Student)”
ONPARA is seeking a creative individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will support all ONPARA communications and social media activities. This position will appeal to students in a journalism, public relations, or communications program. Position: Communications Assistant (Summer Student) Position Type: Contract – 8 weeks @ 35hrs/week Location: ON – Metro… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Communications Assistant (Summer Student)”
Team Ontario well represented at National Championship ONPARA is wishing good luck to its two Ontario wheelchair basketball club teams competing this weekend at the 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship. The event takes place every spring as competitive club teams from across Canada compete for the title of national champion. This year’s… Read More about “Ontario Club Teams Head to 2019 CWBL National Championship”
