The Accessible Sport Committee of the Kitchener Waterloo Sports Council is proud to be running four workshops on accessible sport this spring. Please see below for a description of the free workshops. Registration now open!
Workshop #1: Program Adaptations
This workshop will provide information about how to structure program/routine, transitions, modify equipment, rules and the environment. This workshop will be led by an Occupational Therapist and a Recreation Therapist. Come join us for an educational and collaborative session! Participants will receive a completion certificate at the end of the workshop.
Date: Wednesday May 10, 2017
Time: 6:30-8pm
Cost: FREE
Location: KidsAbility, Waterloo Site
500 Hallmark Drive, Waterloo, Ontario
Register online: HERE
Questions Call:
Marie Malcolm, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 1302
Sue Gibson, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 2241
Workshop #2: Communication with child/parents
This workshop will provide tips for communication within recreational environments. Communication is a key component in the facilitation of inclusion, fun, and safety for those who are leading and participating in recreational activities. This workshop aims to help provide key strategies to achieve successful communication between leadership, participants, and parents. This workshop will be led by a Speech Language Pathologist and a Parent. Come join us for an informative and interactive session! Participants will receive a completion certificate at the end of the workshop.
Date: Wednesday May 29, 2017
Time: 6:30-8pm
Cost: FREE
Location: KidsAbility, Waterloo Site
500 Hallmark Drive, Waterloo, Ontario
Register online: HERE
Questions Call:
Marie Malcolm, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 1302
Sue Gibson, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 2241
Workshop #3: Behaviours & Inclusive Environments
This workshop will provide information about the basics of behaviour, effective communication techniques and calming strategies. Come join us for a useful and interactive session! Participants will receive a completion certificate at the end of the workshop.
Date: Wednesday May 24, 2017
Time: 6:30-8pm
Cost: FREE
Location: KidsAbility, Waterloo Site
500 Hallmark Drive, Waterloo, Ontario
Register online: HERE
Questions Call:
Marie Malcolm, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 1302
Sue Gibson, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 2241
Workshop #4: Safety for self & child
This workshop will provide information about how to organize your thinking about how behavior escalates and how to respond appropriately during moments of chaos. Come join us for an enlightening and interactive session! Participants will receive a completion certificate at the end of the workshop.
Date: Wednesday June 7, 2017
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: FREE
Location: KidsAbility, Waterloo Site
500 Hallmark Drive, Waterloo, Ontario
Register online: HERE
Questions Call:
Marie Malcolm, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 1302
Sue Gibson, Recreation Therapist 519.886.8886 ext. 2241