Searching for Sport For People With Disabilites

• increase their social interaction with others,
• increase their physical and mental well-being,
• maintain and enhance their psychological and physiological well-being through participation in recreational activities and sports.

• enhance the opportunity for seniors to expand and develop their social interaction,
• provide an environment that stimulates physical activity,
• provide an environment conducive to mental development,
• increase participation in recreational activities, and
• facilitate more cooperation and communication between older adult groups within the Province of Ontario.

• ensure that activities are conducive to an environment for social interaction;
• have appropriate recreational and sports activities so that the older adult is able to meet new people and establish new relationships;
• encourage social activities in the form of banquets, luncheons, dinners, dances and more that will stimulate social interaction;
• establish an environment that reflects current trends in sport, fitness, and cultural and artistic activities;
• promote any innovative physical activity for the older adult through appropriate administrative governing bodies in fitness and sport;
• promote improved fitness levels;
• promote activities that reflect the current needs of the older adult in relation to their mental well-being;
• demonstrate that older adults can remain active;
• encourage increased participation on an ongoing basis; and
• promote active living among older adults in Ontario.

• community support
  
• education programs
  
• sport programs
  
• workshops
  
• parent education, socials and support
  
• Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council (HYDAC)
  
• clubs
  
• social groups
  
• awareness and advocacy initiatives

Programs and services offered by the Recreation and Culture department work towards being accessible and inclusive to all members of the community including those with:

• intellectual or physical disabilities
• attention and behaviour difficulties
• vision and hearing impairments
• learning disabilities
• allergies
• medical conditions
  
  
• support workers are welcome to attend all programs
• staff may request additional personal information from the support worker for emergency purposes
• even though programs and services are integrated, some individuals may require enhanced support to participate
• contact registration staff at 905-338-4250 for more information
• visit the website for information on specialized programs

• coaching expertise that will benefit new paddlers to those seeking world-class racing opportunities
• outrigger canoe, surf ski, SUP, river kayak
• regatta schedule is established each season which includes local, regional, and international competition opportunities for members
• PaddleAll program for those with disabilities in conjunction with Canoe Kayak Canada

Programs:

• Learn to SUP (Stand up Paddle)
• Seniors/Kupuna Daytime Paddling
• river/ sea kayak
• eight large outrigger crew boats (6 man) and many small boats (2 man and singles) available
• summer camps, mornings only, month of July

Related links:

• Burloak Canoe Club
• Charterability

Details of the hour long cruise:

• for groups of up to eight
• free
• dock located alongside Busby Park on Water Street, opposite Centennial Pool and the Centre for the Performing Arts
• trips may be booked by email or phone

Holds two fundraising dinner events in Spring and Fall

The gym is inclusive for all abilities and is equipped with:

• a zip line
• climbing structures
• swings (including larger sizes for adult size children and those in wheelchairs)
• crash pit
• calming room

Activities:

• camps
• open play
• private facility rental
• after school programs
• arts and crafts
• kids yoga
• birthday parties
• special events

• community garden, greenhouse, composting, workshops
• nutrition program and community kitchen
• food access program
• rental space for public use
• seasonal income tax clinic
• special events and festivals
• rental markets for vendors
• entrepreneurship programs

Provides group training sessions and coaching in athletics (track & field, road running and cross country) and multisport (triathlon, duathlon) as well as other resources for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages

• also available to persons with disabilities who wish to participate in athletics or multisport
• will help match a visually impaired person with a guide, and have access to equipment such as competitive racing wheelchairs for other disabilities
• Glen Abbey Community Centre, River Oaks Community Centre, and Lions Valley Park are the primary meeting points for group training
• sanctioned with Athletics Ontario, and Triathlon Ontario
• Promotes and Follows: Long-term Athlete Development Plan, Sport for Life, and Safe & Drug Free Sport
• Supports local Running and Triathlon events through participation and volunteering
• Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Individuals with different types of disabilities are welcome to enjoy a session at the driving range

• for any age or gender facing a physical challenge
• two 9-hole rounds locations yet to be determined
• annual indoor golf fundraising event
• call for more information or drop by one of the sessions

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

• In-person dance classes are gradually returning
• online classes are also available via Zoom

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Inclusive dance classes provide each student with a one-on-one dance buddy

• a volunteer dancer who adapts the class for the right level of challenge
• provides encouragement, friendship and mentoring throughout the year
• dancers participate in the studio's photo day, community events and the year end recital held at the Milton Theatre for the Arts

Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Offers a variety of both registered and drop-in Inclusion/Special needs recreation programs

• Programs include indoor and outdoor programs (such as Swim & Gym, Summer Camp/School Breaks, and Swim Lessons)
• Refer to the website for registration, complete descriptions, times and fees

• Jewish Life Programs
• referrals and support
• adult cultural arts

• group exercise, personal training
• swimming, massage and nutrition
• salt water pool and full aquatics

• assessment and programs to improve functional mobility, fall prevention, daily life activities (e.g. navigating apartment, accessing neighbourhood)
• contact inclusion@mnjcc.org for information
• friendly phone calls

• recreation, arts, sports and fitness activities for all ages
• caregiver and child programs
• after school programs
• summer and school break camps
• adapted programs for people with disabilities and special needs
• adapted swimming pools
• Parks, gardens and beaches programs
• help with establishing community gardens
• golf courses and sports facilities on a user pay basis

• Toronto Island ferry - 416-392-8193
• Picnic permit required for groups of 25 or more 416-392-8188

• programs located across Ontario
• Learn to Race Program - for those who are more independent and have a need for speed
• volunteers constantly needed to help support on the ski hill, with program administration and on Board of Directors

• Sault Ste Marie (Searchmont), Haliburton (Sir Sam's), Barrie (The Heights), Barrie (Snow Valley), Caledon (CSC), and Oshawa, (Brimacombe)
• Learn to Race Program is offered at Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood.

• subsidized social ballroom and Latin dance classes
• performance and competition opportunities
• wheelchair dance socials, outings, and fundraisers
• group classes held in fully accessible facilities including rehabiliation facilities, community centres, long-term care facilities, and physiotherapy clinics

• varying instructor/student ratios include 1 to 1 and small group
  
• follows modified Provincial curriculum
  
• programs have multidisciplinary focus on communication and language skills
  
• half and full day programs

The BHYC Learn to Sail program offers courses for Youth Sailors (7-17 years) and Adult Sailors (18 years and up)

• program features Sail Canada certified instructors in a safe, fun and active learning environment
• Sailors learn the skills and enter into fun and challenging experiences suited to their skills

Youth Learn To Sail Programs

• offered to participants aged 7 to 17 years old

Adult Learn To Sail Program

• Adult lessons are offered in the Club 420 Dinghy, equipped with Spinnaker and trapeze
• CAN Sail levels can be obtained during the program
• objective is to feel comfortable sailing the points of sail, understand basic sail trim, or advanced sail trim if you already sail, and to feel more comfortable in the event your goal is to purchase a sailboat

Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program

• Ontario's largest Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program
• course runs for one full week, usually scheduled in late June, and is entirely led by volunteers
• participants learn the fundamentals of sailing on 30 foot keel boats, seamanship basics, and some basic racing techniques
• the week ends with a race around audible marks

Rental facilities also available

• accessible technology training
• advocacy resources
• child and youth programming
• peer support sessions
• cultural specific programming and resources
• recreational activities
• sports activities

• Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Come To Work

• assistive and adaptive technology - financial assistance and direct programs to ensure Canadians with disability have access to essential technology
• education and training - includes employment training and services, scholarships and bursaries and life skills programs
• sport, recreation and leisure programs - includes activities such as sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, swimming and more
• rehabilitative and occupational therapy
• residential and respite programs - available in Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal
• summer camps - 14 specialized camps across Canada for children