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Thrive Participant Wins Four Medals at His First Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
Gold. Gold. Silver. Bronze. That was the medal count for Thrive participant Alex Bevacqua at his first Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, held August 11 to 15, 2026, in Medicine Hat, Alta. Competing in his first Nationals in powerlifting, a national qualifying competition that brought together more than 1,700 competitors from every province and territory, […]
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Abilities Centre Receives Seniors Community Grant to Support Fall Prevention Program
Abilities Centre is the recipient of a $25,000 Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario. MPP Lorne Coe (Whitby) made the announcement on July 3 during a presentation at the world-class facility. The funding will support the Falls Prevention Exercise and Education Program, helping local seniors stay active, build strength and reduce their risk […]
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Abilities Centre Featured in CP24 and CTV News Segment Series for National Accessibility Week
In honour of National Accessibility Week, Abilities Centre partnered with Bell Media to share a series of five short vignettes that aired daily on CP24 and CTV News from Monday, May 25, through Saturday, May 30. The series kicked off with a live on-air interview featuring President and CEO Michael Cvitkovic, Manager of Training and […]
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2026 National Accessibility Week at a Glance
2026 National Accessibility Week is one of our favourite times of year, and this one is shaping up to be something special. From May 25 to 30, we’re filling the Centre with conversations, celebrations, and community. Some of it will challenge you, some of it will move you, and some of it is just plain […]
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Abilities Centre and Region of Durham to host ‘Dismantling Ableism’ Symposium with Canada’s top disability advocates
Free half-day symposium featuring keynote speaker David Lepofsky on May 27 Abilities Centre, in partnership with the Region of Durham, will host its annual Accessibility Symposium on Wednesday, May 27 from, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s theme, “Dismantling Ableism,” will bring together leading advocates, practitioners and community members to examine the systemic barriers […]
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Rolling Together: Wheelchair Rugby Comes to the Abilities Centre
This winter, the Abilities Centre was proud to host its first-ever beginner Wheelchair Rugby program thanks to Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Running from February 7 to March 15, the six-week series welcomed participants of all ages and abilities for an introduction to one of Canada’s most dynamic sports. Wheelchair Rugby was […]
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Abilities Centre sets the stage for 2026 National Accessibility Week
Action, community, celebration, and the Accessibility Awards come to Whitby this May WHITBY, Ont. — Abilities Centre is proud to announce the return of its National Accessibility Week (NAW) Conference, taking place May 24 to 30, 2026, at its flagship facility in Whitby, Ontario. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s conference […]
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A.S.A.D. Durham had plenty to celebrate at the 2026 Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships
The 2026 Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships were held at the Toronto Track & Field Centre, and A.S.A.D. Durham had plenty to celebrate, with two of its athletes delivering standout performances on the national stage and returning home with hardware to show for it. Jayden Robinson, a Grade 9 A.S.A.D. Durham student, had a […]
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A New Era in Inclusive Fitness – World’s Largest HUR Installation
WHITBY, ON – Abilities Centre is redefining the future of inclusive fitness with a transformational capital project in partnership with global industry leader, Helsinki University Research (HUR), and Canadian distributor Rockmount Medical Solutions. Launching Fall 2025, this project will bring the world’s largest installation of accessible HUR equipment to Whitby, Ontario. “This isn’t just about […]