AccessAbility in Motion
Celebrating Champions of Accessibility in Kawartha Lakes
Join Ampere at IE Weldon on May 30 for a free community event for all ages, featuring Gold Medalists and champions, interactive technology experiences, a hands-on wheelchair basketball clinic, incredible local partners and loads of fun, all designed to celebrate how STEAM makes work, life, and play more accessible.
Arrive at 11 to hear from Paralympic gold medalists and local inspirations!
Celebrating Champions of Accessibility in Kawartha Lakes
Join Ampere at IE Weldon on May 30 for a free community event for all ages, featuring Gold Medalists and champions, interactive technology experiences, a hands-on wheelchair basketball clinic, incredible local partners and loads of fun, all designed to celebrate how STEAM makes work, life, and play more accessible.
Arrive at 11 to hear from Paralympic gold medalists and local inspirations!
AccessAbility in Play
- Wheelchair basketball clinic - Get rolling and try your skill at a wheelchair basketball clinic led by Tamara Steeves (4x Paralympian, and Gold Medalist, 2022 Commonwealth Games) and Eric Voss (Silver Medalist, Canada Games).
- Senior and Accessible Yoga - Enhance mobility (and find your Zen) with this yoga experience designed for seniors and people living with disabilities.
AccessAbility in Work
- Explore AI tools PLUS hardware, from the Be My Eyes app to screen readers and magnifiers, and get the most out of voice assistant
- See demonstrations of innovative assistive devices
- learn about Ampere programs for employers and job seekers living with disabilities.
AccessAbility in Life
- Meet local organizations that, thogether, are working to provide end-to-end support and services for seniors and people living with disabilities.
- Discover Ampere's ever-growing library of more accessibole reading materials for people living with print-related disabilities.
Our Partners:
AccessAbility in Motion kicks off National Accessibility Week at Ampere. This free, all-ages event is just the beginning—explore the full week of programming here.
Lineup
Jon Thurston: Local Gold Medal, 2026 Paralympics, Wheelchair Curlinging
Wynn Van Kooten : Local Wheelchair Basketball Athlete (and future champion)
Tamara Steeves
Eric Voss
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Location
I E Weldon Secondary School
24 Weldon Road
Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 4R4
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Arrival and Open Exploration
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Opening Athlete Stories
Two local heroes - Jon Thurston, a 2026 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Dunsford native, and WynnVan Kooten, a local teen athlete whose journey is a powerful example of resilience, strength, and determination, will speak about their personal journeys and experiences, the importance of accessibility in sport and community spaces and a new generation of athletes who are helping shift perspectives around disability, ability, and inclusion.
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Hands-on Wheelchair Basketball Clinic
Take your shot! Tamara Steeves, a four-time Paralympian and Eric Voss, a Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete will lead a clinic where you can try out wheelchair basketball technology and equipment, while learning about inclusion, accessibility, and belonging through movement.