DISCOVER THE ACCESS EXPO
Try a variety of adaptive sports; participate in the career fair, see the latest and greatest
in adapted equipment and seek out vendors for the newest information about their
products and services.
⚠️ COVID Safety - We are asking that attendees and exhibitors be fully vaccinated before attending the Access Expo. Proof of vaccination is required. Please register your attendance in advance.
Try out adaptive sports!
Check out the activities taking place in our SPORTSZONE brought to you by Parasport Ontario!
The SPORTSZONE will be running Saturday, September 18 from 10am-2:00pm. Fully accessible and family friendly - this is your chance try out a variety of adapted sports including:
✔️ VOLT Hockey
✔️ Floor Curling
✔️ Wheelchair Basketball
✔️ Sitting Volleyball
✔️ Bocce
✔️ Sledge Hockey & more!
To Celebrate the official opening, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us on Friday, September 17th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. In edition to a ceremonial opening we will be honoring this year's award winners for their contributions to accessibility and inclusion in Ontario. Read below for the awardees!
Jumpstart: Innovation for Accessibility in Sport
Ryan Jones: Innovation in Adaptive Sport/Parasport Award
Unstoppable Tracy: Lifetime Achievement for Innovation and Accessibility
Fireside Chat
The Access Expo is excited to welcome Brad Bowden and Kevin Humphrey for an exciting fireside chat to promote inclusive healthy active living opportunities and experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
Brad Bowden is a five-time Paralympian, four times in para-ice hockey, once in wheelchair basketball and scored the game winner in the Gold Medal Game for Canada in Torino 2006.
Kevin Humphrey played power hockey for 21 years, and now coaches the sport he loves.
Career & Education Fair
The Career & Education Fair is an ideal opportunity to explore jobs, careers & post-secondary institutions. Candidates can gain valuable career advice from experts and discuss the types of skills and experience required to succeed. Stay tuned to see who will be included in the Fair!
Sponsored by Brock St. Brewing Company, exhibitors and attendees can quench their thirst with a local ale and feed their hunger with delicious snacks at our Food & Beer Tent!