Active Living Conference

Variety Ontario is a world recognized authority providing integrated sports, life skills and learning programs that impact lives and strengthen communities. To learn more visitwww.varietyontario.ca

Variety Ontario

The ALC invites post-secondary students and educators to increase their awareness of inclusive sports & recreation programming initiatives.

Variety Village

This year’s Active Living Conference takes part in combination with the 3rd annual<a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/active-living-tradeshow-tickets-368416913907" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Active Living Tradeshow</a> formerly the Access Expo. The inaugural expo took place in 2019 and has since seen over 2000 attendees each year with upwards of 100 exhibitors. The conference, in its 24th year, has welcomed over 4,800 students and professionals.This popular one day event attracts students, classes, schools, leadership programs, educators, coaches, families and volunteers and now includes:<ul><li>The <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/active-living-tradeshow-tickets-368416913907" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Active Living Tradeshow </a>featuring various exhibitors</li><li>Guest speakers</li><li>Sports activation challenge: try a new sport</li><li>Networking opportunities and resources</li><li>Innovation sport and recreation design projects</li><li>Certificate Introduction to Inclusive Participation-Level One</li></ul>CONFERENCE SCHEDULE<ul><li>9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Check-in/Registration </li><li>10:00 -12:00 p.m. Speaker Series</li><li>12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch. Not included in registration. BBQ/Cafe available.</li><li>1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Activity Sessions and Tradeshow</li><li>Sledge Hockey</li><li>5-a-side Soccer</li><li>Sitting Volleyball</li><li>Wheelchair Basketball</li><li>Seated Fitness</li><li>Curling</li><li>Facility Tours</li></ul>TRADESHOW DETAILSFriday, November 4: 9:00am-7:00pmSaturday, November 5: 9:00am-2:00pmVariety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON. M1N 2G2<ul><li>FREE Admission</li><li>FREE Parking + Accessible Parking</li><li>FREE Wif</li><li>iService Animal Area</li><li>Closed Captioning</li><li>Accessible Venue</li><li>ASL Interpreters</li></ul>FOR MORE INFORMATION:THE TRADESHOWAlexandra Turnbull (she/her)Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario &amp; Variety VillagePhone: (416) 699 7167 x294Email aturnbull@varietyontario.caTHE SUMMIT &amp; CONFERENCEArchie Allison (pronouns: he/him)Director, Access &amp; Awareness, Variety VillagePhone: (416) 699-7167 extension 236Email: aallison@varietyontario.caEXHIBITORS &amp; SPONSORSHIPJeff Yamaguchi (pronouns: he/him)Phone: (416) 508 2382Email: promedia@rogers.com***ABOUT THE ACTIVE LIVING TRADESHOWThe 3rd annual Active Living Tradeshow merges together what was formerly the Access Expo with the Active Living Conference. The Access Expo first started in 2019 and saw over 2000 attendees each year with upwards of 100 exhibitors. In its 24th year, the Active Living Conference has welcomed over 4,800 students, young professionals and educators. A premiere event for the disability community the free Expo offers consumers the opportunity to browse and explore vendors who provide the latest in accessible technology, products, sports and services and healthcare.Not only will guests have the opportunity to learn and shop. The expo will also provide access to a job fair, education fair, and sports demonstrations. These demonstrations build upon what is already working for participants and exhibitors while creating new opportunities to engage, showcase, and learn. All ages and abilities are welcome to attend!ABOUT VARIETY VILLAGEVariety world-recognized authority providing integrated sports, life skills, and learning programs that impact lives and strengthen communities. To learn more about the facility visit www.varietyvillage.ca._﻿________Photography/Video Event Disclaimer – Crowd Release NoticeBy taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications without compensation. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organizer.Liability DisclaimerBy attending and participating in any activities, games, events, or activations taking place at Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Ont. M1N 2G2, YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES being conducted by VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF ONTARIO &amp; VARIETY VILLAGE. 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