"When people think of people with disabilities, they always think in terms of limitations. They never think about the possibilities." - Toronto Blind Tennis player
"I was told that I didn't fit the 'demographic'. That scarred me after he said that. It is a reminder, that based on me being BLACK, I don't make the cut. This is the reason I coach now, so this doesn't happen to anyone of color." - founding member of Change Through Sport
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Change Through Sport
For over 10 years, we have addressed racial, socio-economical, and accessibility barriers to participation in sports with the Rexdale, and visually impaired and blind communities in Toronto. Despite the interruption of COVID-19, the need remains and thus our work continues. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the work ahead of us and invite you to join us in creating a more just and equitable world!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
03.16.2024
L’annonce d’un nouveau partenariat avec Le Pont pour soutenir les demandeurs d’asile par le patinage!
Announcing a new partnership with Le Pont to support refugee claimants through skating!!
11.08.2023
We are back for another indoor season for the Toronto Blind Tennis program! Thank you to Tennis Canada for supporting our program this year, and in particular, our female participants through the Game.Set.Equity. community grant.
To register, please contact Coach Jerome for more details.
09.19.2023
The indoor season for Rexdale Volleyball Program is now open for registration! Thank you to Toronto Foundation and the Canadian Heritage for increasing our capacity to ensure our youth are able to participate fully in Canadian society.
La saison intérieure du programme de volleyball Rexdale est maintenant ouverte aux inscriptions! Merci à la Fondation Toronto et à Patrimoine canadien d’avoir accru notre capacité de faire en sorte que nos jeunes puissent participer pleinement à la société canadienne.
06.30.2023
As part of the ParticipACTION's Community Better Challenge this year, in partnership with Tyndale St. Georges Community Centre in Little Burgundy, Montreal, we delivered a series of tennis sessions for over 70 participants for nearly 5000 minutes! Thank you to ParticipACTION for supporting access to physical activities in Little Burgundy.
05.31.2023
Thank you to Consortium Centre Jules-Léger in Ottawa for inviting us to conduct a blind tennis workshop for your students! We hope to visit you in the future and a blind tennis program in Ottawa some day!
Also, we liked to thank the Ontario Blind Sports Association for inviting us to London to demonstrate Blind Tennis to the participants. A special thanks to Brian A., blind tennis participant (para-Olympian) for helping to demonstrate the sport on day of!
Jaki Ellis, a former Canadian National Team Member, conducts a volleyball clinic with Rexdale youth and gifts her national jersey away!
TORONTO BLIND TENNIS UPDATE
Location: Pauline Johnson Junior PS
(35 Dunmurray Boulevard, Agincourt, M1T 2K2)
Times: once a month, Fridays 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $3.00 per session
To register, contact: jerome@changethroughsportcanada.com
Must RSVP with Coach Jerome. Spots are limited.
REXDALE VOLLEYBALL UPDATE
2023-2024 Rexdale Volleyball indoor season is back!
Location: North Kipling Community Centre
(2 Rowntree Rd, Etobicoke)
Times & Dates: Oct 15, 2023 to Jun 2, 2024
First and Third Sundays of every month
Cost: free
Ages: 13-17
ASDFADS
We are always looking for people of character to work alongside our participants and players, and from behind the scene. Join us!
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To utilize sports to create access to new opportunities for vulnerable communities in Canada. Learn more about our work at About Us.