How We Teamed Up
The Team Up Foundation was able to support Variety Village by helping to fund their Ability in Action Program. This program educates school aged children, individuals and communities about the importance of providing people of all abilities with inclusive and integrated active living opportunities. Through hands on activities such as adapted games and activities, wheelchair activities, rock wall climbing and energetic discussion, participants learn the importance of sports and recreation for people of all abilities.
About the Organization
Variety Village promotes appreciation, interaction, empowerment and inclusion. They facilitate goals for people with disabilities through sport, fitness, wellness, awareness, education, training and skills development. The Village is a world class model of accessibility and consists of a 76,000 square foot gymnasium, a 40,000 square foot aquatics area, and a fitness centre. It is designed for people, regardless of ability, to access and enjoy inclusive programs such as swimming, walking the track, weight training, cardio and utilizing adapted equipment. The Village is home to 7 competitive and recreational teams including Tae Kwon Do, wheelchair basketball, swimming, and weightlifting. Programs also include a life skills program for young adults with developmental disabilities, an access and inclusion awareness program and holiday activity camps for children. Their primary focus is to ensure that individuals of all abilities have equal and accessible opportunities to become active and contributing members of the community, to develop and learn physical fitness and social skills, obtain the support and resources necessary to achieve and maintain good health and well-being, and have their physical, emotional and social needs met.
www.varietyontario.ca