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MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS
Fieldhouse
11:30 AM - 11:50 PM
Sean & Kyla MacGinnis, BuildABLE
11:50 PM - 12:10 PM
Debbie Abfalter, Seniors Solution
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Curtis Vasquez-Guindon, Chartwell
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
Chelsea Ogilvie, CanDO/National Capital Commission
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM
OIPSE/ABILITIES OTTAWA
Emily Glossop, Abilities Ottawa
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Andrea Andrecyk, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Your Adapt Expo Emcee
Super Kyle Humphrey
“Super” Kyle Humphrey has been an active public figure for more than 30 years. From representing the Easter Seals Society as provincial ambassador, to working with charities like CHEO, the Children’s Wish Foundation, and the Rick Hansen Foundation, Kyle has taken every opportunity to promote a better understanding of the freedoms that accessibility can provide for everyone. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys promoting local live events, and is looking to change the face of accessibility in local entertainment venues so that everyone might one day be able to access them for work and play!
BUILDABLE DESIGN + RENOVATIONS
DESIGN WITHOUT LIMITS: ACCESSIBLE HOME RENOVATIONS THAT NEVER COMPROMISE.
Kyla & Sean MacGinnis
Join Kyla and Sean, cofounders of BuildAble Design + Renovations (and your Adapt Expo Hosts!) for an inspiring look at how accessible home renovations can be both functional and beautiful.
We’ll explore real-life transformations, smart design strategies, and how to create inclusive spaces that reflect your personal style—without sacrificing safety or independence.
SENIORS SOLUTION
BEYOND THE CARE: A CONVERSATION ON CAREGIVER BURNOUT
Debbie Abfalter
Caring for a senior or loved one is a beautiful act of love - but it can also be overwhelming and affect our mental health if we don’t take care of ourselves as well.
Join us for a quick engaging talk on caregiver burnout, where we’ll share practical tips and explore how Seniors Solution can help ease stress, support families, and bring more joy and independence to seniors in our community.
CHARTWELL
RETIREMENT LIVING - MORE
ACCESSIBLE THAN YOU THINK!
Curtis Vasquez-Guindon
Join Curtis for an engaging presentation on what retirement living as a whole is truly like and what to expect:
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What Is a Retirement Residence
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Retirement residence vs. Long Term Care
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Life at Chartwell
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Services and Accessibility
RECREATE YOGA
MOVE YOUR WAY: AN ACCESSIBLE YOGA WORKSHOP!
Amanda Barrett
Yoga = Accessible!
Join Amanda Barrett, a therapeutic recreation specialist and yoga teacher of 14+ years, for an interactive workshop where she will demonstrate the benefits and accessibility of yoga for everyone! Join Amanda up front, on stage, or right from your chair.
CanDO Society + National Capital Commissiomn (NCC)
ACCCESSIBLE TRAILS
Chelsea Ogilvie
Demonstration by the NCC and CanDO Society of the brand new Inclusive Mapping Tool that will provide information relevant to determining the accessibility of a trail. The new mapping tool includes information, photos and 360 video of trail features and obstacles, as well as data on slope, length, width, etc. Our aim is to make it easier for people with disabilities to access outdoor spaces by removing the guesswork and providing the relevant information for them to make safe decisions based on their individual needs and abilities.
DEVOTION DANCE
DANCE FOR ALL BODIES
Julie Pettigrew
Devotion Dance Company will be showing some dance moves, featuring a diverse group of dancers; using a manual wheelchair, a student in an electric wheelchair, another in a chair, and an able-bodied dancer. They will highlight how their classes bring together individuals of all abilities and demonstrate that everyone can participate in the same movements, fostering inclusivity and unity.
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ABILITIES OTTAWA/OIPSE
Emily Glossop
Abilities Ottawa proudly offers programs and initiatives that support quality participation, community capacity building (i.e. OIPSE 😉) and educational opportunities that break down barriers and increase inclusive recreational and sport opportunities for people of all abilities. Come join us as we celebrate the contributions of community members who make this place that we call home better for all of us
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PRESENTED BY BERGERON CLIFFORD INJURY LAWYERS
IF YOU CAN'T STAND... STAND OUT!
Andrea Andrecyk - Adaptive Sports
Andrea will share with you her extraordinary life experiences with Adaptive Sport, living with a disability and where that Adventure has taken her thus far.
She will not only educate you on the importance of physical activity while living with a disability… but will also remind you of the Power of the Human Spirit and how the inclusion of adaptive sport can fill your life with infinite potential, boundless opportunity, wild adventure and pure joy.
SPORTS /ATHLETICS
DEMONSTRATIONS
Ravens' Nest
10:30 AM
Heroes Circle Therapeutic Martial Arts
Ottawa Program - SENSORY-FRIENDLY HOUR
11:40 PM - 12:00 PM
BOXING WITHOUT BARRIERS
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM
PROPELLER DANCE
12:30 PM - 12:50PM
Proset Autism (Tennis)
12:55 PM - 1:15 PM
Wheelchair Basketball with OCWSA / Carleton University Recreation & Athletics / Wheelchair Basketball Canada & Abilities Ottawa
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League
& Power Hockey Ottawa
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM
OPEN GYM - EQUIPMENT TRY-IT
ALL DAY
ONGOING DEMONSTRATIONS:
Squash Ontario / Boccia / Dragon Boat / Para Biathlon