Abilities In Motion

Record #: ALL0020
Last Modified: 03 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Dec 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Abilities in Motion breaks barriers of accessibility through the implementation of adaptive paddling equipment, training, and community involvement.

Our organization was created to ensure everyone from all walks of life has the ability to enjoy the benefits of on-water recreational activities. Our programs have been running for 21 years in Alliston, ON, and more recently, 4 years in London, ON.

We provide equipment, training, and programing to existing kayak and SUP rental companies across the country, to create inclusive on-water recreational environments everywhere in Canada.

We have experience working with a variety of disabilities, and cater to everyone including but not limited to:

  • Physical Disabilities
    • Paraplegia
    • Quadriplegia
    • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
    • Hemiplegia
    • Cerebral palsy
    • Absent limb/reduced limb function
    • Dystrophy
    • Polio
  • Intellectual & Learning Disabilities
  • Psychiatric Disabilities
  • Blind/Partially Sighted
  • Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing
  • Neurological Disabilities

Service Details

Hours Dates: May-Oct
Dates May-Oct
Areas Served New Tecumseth
Eligibility 8 year(s) and up
Application Call for information
Volunteer Application Apply Online
Languages English
Fees Membership - call for information

Address and Location

Located In Community New Tecumseth
Address & Map
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
4998 Concession Rd 7
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1V3
 
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Intersection Concession Rd 7 and First St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail info@abilitiesinmotion.ca
Website www.abilitiesinmotion.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilitiesInMotion
Instagram Instagram: https://instagram.com/abilitiesinmotion.ca
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abilitiesin-motion/?originalSubdomain=ca
Primary Contact Andy Owens, Alliston Program Manager; Email: info@abilitiesinmotion.ca
Mailing Address c/o Andy Owens 
98 King St S 
New Tecumseth, ON 
Canada L9R 1B5

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