All In For EveryBODY Education Day
ParaSport® Ontario is inviting student classes, educators and assistants from Secondary Schools across the Niagara Region to participate in a special event called the Niagara Parasport Festival.
A two-day community festival, and Day One is Education Day, dedicated exclusivity to Niagara’s high school community.
It’s all happening on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (event is open until 6 p.m. so stay as long as you like) at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill.
“All In for EveryBODY” is a unique learning day to open minds to new perspectives and ideas about inclusive and adapted sport and recreation.
It’s all happening on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (event is open until 6 p.m. so stay as long as you like) at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill.
“All In for EveryBODY” is a unique learning day to open minds to new perspectives and ideas about inclusive and adapted sport and recreation.
Presenters
Workshop Session
And after the keynotes… over 20 adapted sport and activity stations to try for everyBODY!
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Opportunity to Visit the Festival's Community Expo
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Networking with Paralympians and Inclusion and Adapted Sport Experts
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“Introduction to Inclusion” provincially-recognized certificate of participation
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Activity Challenge – enter a sitting volleyball and/or wheelchair basketball team for some fun and friendly play against other Niagara High Schools
Plus… plenty of take-home educational materials and some special surprises for students.
And many on-site student engagement opportunities… like our white board “Say What You Will” wall.
All programming is FREE with registration.
Food Trucks on Site for Lunch and Refreshments Purchase or Students can bring their own.
Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are needed for all areas of the event from greeting and directing people to setting up and everything in between. Have a look at the schedule to see if there's a good fit for you!
Sponsorships
Associate your brand with a dynamic, positive, welcoming community event focusing on inclusion for all while establishing relationships with community leaders and customers.
Presenters
Talli Osborne
Body Positivity. International TedX presenter Talli Osborne takes to the stage with her message of finding body positivity, with hers that does not conform to norms.
Vicki Keith
Transformational Teaching. The “Lady of the Lakes”, world-renowned marathon swimmer Vicki Keith shares incredible life experiences and her approach to leadership, with a lens on respect, responsibility and relationships.
Jeff Tiessen
Niagara resident Jeff Tiessen, a three-time Paralympian, gold-medalist, world-record holder, best-selling author and advocate, sets the stage for the day with a new mindset on disability inclusion and diversity.
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Event Sponsors
Hosted by ParaSport® Ontario, a disability sports organization that supports all members of the disability community in finding a sport or activity of choice. There is a sport for everyBODY!”
A ParaSport® Ontario Initiative
