Fall & Winter 2011 â 2012 - City of Charlottetown
Fall & Winter 2011 â 2012 - City of Charlottetown
Fall & Winter 2011 â 2012 - City of Charlottetown
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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES<br />
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PEI<br />
Special Olympics PEI is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it, charitable, sport organization. We provide year-round<br />
opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to participate in sport. Programs<br />
are available for athletes <strong>of</strong> all ages and abilities in the Community Sport Program stream<br />
(non-competitive), the Competitive Sport Program stream (various fall/winter sports<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered) and in the new Youth Program stream (ages 2-12 years). The new youth programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer opportunities for children to practice basic fundamental movement skills (catching,<br />
throwing, running, balance) in a fun and educational manner. If you or someone you know<br />
is interested in getting involved as an athlete, coach or volunteer, or for more information,<br />
please contact us at our <strong>Charlottetown</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Contact Information:<br />
Charity Sheehan, Program Director, csheehan@sopei.com<br />
Phone: 902-368-8919 Toll free: 1-800-287-1196 Fax: 902-892-4553<br />
Website: www.sopei.com<br />
PARASPORT AND RECREATION PEI (formerly Paralympics PEI)<br />
ParaSport and Recreation PEI is a volunteer, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it and charitable organization<br />
established in 1974. ParaSport and Recreation PEI provide recreation and sport opportunities<br />
for individuals with a physical disability on PEI. Programs that are <strong>of</strong>fered during the<br />
fall and winter months include, Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Basketball, Aqua-Abilities<br />
(swimming lessons for children with a disability) and the Wheelchair Basketball School<br />
Program. ParaSport and Recreation PEI has a variety <strong>of</strong> equipment (e.g. sport wheelchairs,<br />
hockey sleds, handcycles, goalball equipment, etc.) available to loan free <strong>of</strong> charge. Sport<br />
demonstrations are also available.<br />
For further information on the above programs or inquiries about other opportunities, please<br />
contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI <strong>of</strong>fice or visit the website at www.parasportpei.ca.<br />
OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES<br />
Within this brochure there are other groups that <strong>of</strong>fer inclusive programs to people with<br />
disabilities. Please review and feel free to contact them, if you have any questions or for<br />
more information.<br />
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