Variety Village - Director Access and Awareness. Volunteer. Fan of inclusive healthy active living initiatives.
Toronto Canada
Joined September 2010
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When Archie Allison was 16 years old, a high school co-op placement at @Variety_Ontario changed his life.
More than 40 years later, Ophea is proud to name Archie Allison as the recipient of the 2025-2026 Ophea Award of Distinction.
Read Archie’s story:bit.ly/4q9LHcM
ALT Ophea Award of Distinction 2025-2026 Winner: Archie Allison, Director of Access and Awareness, Variety Village Ontario
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CANADA ARRIVES AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Flag bearer Kady Dandeneau and Baton bearer Ryan Bester lead Team Canada 🇨🇦 into the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
A brilliant wave of red and white is entering the arena to cheers inside the Hydro venue.
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🏆 This is for all of CANADA 🏆
It's lucky number 7 for the Canadian National Blind Hockey Team proving that hockey is our sport and Canada is a world leader in the Para sport of Blind Hockey! 🏒
ALT The team photo is placed on a red graphic with the large trophy in the middle and six mini trophies on each side of it. Text says champions congratulations to team canada on winning the 2026 international Blind Hockey series.
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𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 '𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗺,' 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀
READ: bit.ly/m/SunChristmasFund
#varietyvillage #InclusiveCommunity #DisabilitySupport #sunchristmasfund #inclusionmatters – at Toronto, Ontario
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🏒 Meet Gavi—our next EveryBODY athlete!
Today, we’re taking you to the Fieldhouse, home of VOLT Hockey Canada at Variety Village! At just 13 years old, Gavi has been playing VOLT Hockey for six years. – at Toronto, Ontario
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Time with some of my favorite folks @varietyvic Active Living Expo
@ArchieVV @parasport_ont @jimmy_murph @sgallsworthy
Talking all things adapted sport, physical activity and recreation!
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Our October newsletter is out now!
Click here to view: bit.ly/3TW5QEy and get all the latest updates and offers.
#newsletter #October – at Toronto, Ontario
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22 years ago today Jeff Adams became the first person in a wheelchair to climb the CN Tower. Happy Anniversary Jeff. Keep climbing.
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We provided expert review to Tero Hollo at Bamboo Love S4 Inc. for Bamboo Loves Parasports for TVOkids. We love it and hope you will too!
TVOKids - ow.ly/LOz050Thx7T
TFO - ow.ly/SAAr50Thx7Y
POP ARTS - ow.ly/LeWZ50Thx82
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Great catching up with friends and Canadian Disability Hall of Famers Archie Allison and Tracy Schmitt 🏅
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Congratulations to my friend @lorinmac for winning the Jim Flaherty Award at the 2024 Accessibility Awards.
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Join us for the 40th Annual @TorontoPolice Children’s Games! Free inclusive sports for participants with disabilities and siblings. Register now for May 11, 2024, at Variety. Free shirt & medal! bit.ly/3xLMgCq Contact [email protected] to get involved. – at Toronto, Ontario
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Today, we #CelebratetheSpectrum! Variety provides Sensory Backpacks for children with sensory sensitivities. Spicy B delivered them at CN Tower. Let's build a world where individuals with autism receive support and recognition. Visitors can pick up free backpacks with 8-10 tools! – at Toronto, Ontario
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On Feb 23, 550+ kids from 30+ schools in Toronto joined the 36th Lieutenant Governor Games at Variety to promote inclusive sports. Hosted by Ontario's Lt. Governor Edith Dumont, with Tom Brown as emcee. At the close, Her Honour awarded 560+ participation medals.
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Big shoutout to the @Raptors! Thanks for spending the day with us and unlocking some awesome new memories! #WETHEVILLAGE #WeTheNorth
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Catching up with friends @ArchieVV @parasport_ont @RugbyOntario at the #ChangeTheGame launch @MLSELaunchPad – at Toronto, Ontario
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Great first day of content and connection at the Ontario Parasport & Adapted Physical Activity Summit! Happy to see Queen’s faculty, staff, and student leaders engaged and involved as we continue to find ways to support accessibility on campus and for our communities – at Markham, Ontario
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On Friday, I was honoured to be at the inaugural Lieutenant Governor’s Legacy Awards and recognize the contributions of four remarkable groups of Ontarians in honour of four of my distinguished predecessors, who have left an indelible mark on this province’s history and culture.
ALT The Lieutenant Governor seated for a group photo with officials and award recipients
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#OnThisDay in 1948 the first Stoke Mandeville Games took place. As part of Professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann's rehabilitation treatment for veterans, they were encouraged to partake in sports...
Find out more here: paralympicheritage.org.uk/19…
@Paralympics
