MRU Adapted Physical Activity Hub

03/08/2019

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10/06/2018

09/25/2018

Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Association is looking for Board of Directors.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.openinggaits.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openinggaitstherapeuticriding?fref=ts

09/15/2018

The Paralympic Foundation of Canada will be at the Calgary Corporate Challenge Family Day event this Sunday, September 16.

Come join us in the Paralympic Zone to watch parasport demonstrations, give it a try yourself, and meet Paralympians in two meet-and-greets taking place at 12:30pm and 1:30pm. This free event is from 10:00am-5:00pm in Lot 6 of the Stampede Park. We hope to see you all there!



The following Paralympians will be at the meet and greet:

Michael Sametz, Para Cycling – Rio 2016 Paralympic bronze medallist and current world champion

Kendra Ohama, Wheelchair Basketball – Six-time Paralympian (1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012) and three-time Paralympic gold medallist

Chad Jassman, Wheelchair Basketball – London 2012 gold medallist and two-time Paralympian

Morgan Bird, Para Swimming – London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympian and Toronto 2015 Parapan Am two-time gold medallist

Tammy Cunnington, Para Swimming – Rio 2016 Paralympian and Toronto 2015 Parapan Am triple medallist

Bruno Yizek, Wheelchair Curling – Vancouver 2010 Paralympic gold medallist

07/28/2018

FREE Adapted Camp being run by a grad student I am helping supervise is still accepting children.
Age Range – 12-18
Camp Dates – August 20-24
Cost – Free – research participants must participate in other research, including wearing an Actigraph (Fitbit like device) for 1 week before camp, during camp and for 1 week this fall as well as participate in interviews and focus groups.
Sports & Rec activities planned: Boccia, Sitting Volleyball, Swimming, Karate, WC Rugby, WC Basketball, WC Tennis, Sledge Hockey, Dance, Art, Gymnastics, Climbing, Quidditch, Cycling as well as some team building games.

The eligibility criteria for youth participants in the camp include:
ages 12 to 18 with a physical disability
have the cognitive function to understand instruction and participate in interviews
able to use the toilet/feed independently (this one we are waiting on an amendment that says they could bring their own aid)
use of arms and or legs for self-propelled mobility
Youth will be excluded if:
do not speak English
cannot communicate verbally,
use a power-wheelchair as a sole mode of mobility or dependent on others for mobility
do not have a physical disability

Let me know if you have any questions. Possible participants can contact me via email at [email protected] or call at 403-955-2970

07/04/2018

Adapted Sports Camp offered for the first time this summer!

Come discover your unique abilities! This camp is centred around giving campers with physical disabilities the opportunity to experience various adapted sport, recreation and leisure activities. Take a trial of the adapted physical activity programming available throughout the year in the Calgary area. Campers will get to challenge themselves physically through activities such as sledge hockey, climbing, and wheelchair sports. Campers will also get to explore their creative side through dance, gymnastics, drumming and art. Our goal is to increase campers’ confidence in their ability to participate in community opportunities. This camp is a pilot program offered in partnership with the Vi Riddell Pediatric Rehabilitation Research Program. Please indicate the level of support necessary for your camper on the Online Medical Form. Our plan is to have 1:3 support, but can increase to 1:1 support where necessary. This camp is teens ages 13-17 with physical disabilities.

To express interest, please complete the Adapted Sport Application Form here: https://goo.gl/forms/EBb3MXlEDoc0wqiQ2
For more information please email [email protected]

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06/30/2018

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06/27/2018

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06/11/2018

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06/09/2018

http://theinclusionclub.com/inclusive-physical-education/

Whilst much good work has been done in the area of inclusive physical education there is still more than can be done. Mark Bullock looks at the fact – the evidence – of where inclusive …

05/17/2018

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controller/

At Microsoft, we believe in empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our CEO, Satya Nadella, has spoken about how essential it is that we push the boundaries of what technology can do in a concerted effort to be inclusive of everyone around the world. These princ...