Active Living Summit

This year’s Active Living Summit takes part in combination with the 3rd annual Active Living Tradeshow. The Tradeshow is a FREE exhibition on November 4 and 5, hosting exhibitors as part of a 2-day event welcoming the public, post-secondary students, educators, coaches, community organizations, and families interested in increasing their awareness of inclusive and healthy active living opportunities for diverse abilities. The Summit brings together leaders and community practitioners to promote participation for children and youth with disabilities in school and in the community.

The Active Living Community Leaders and Practitioners Summit includes a variety of advocates for accessible, inclusive, and safe programs and services for those living with a disability. An exciting new addition to the Tradeshow featuring guest speakers, networking sessions, and team building. The summit focuses on increasing awareness in recognizing and addressing potential barriers, and promoting provisions in sport, health, recreation, and fitness.

Register FREE, to participate, and join in on discussions with sports leaders and community programming staff agencies.

Community Leaders and Practitioners

More details coming soon! Stay tuned for the full agenda for the 2022 Active Living Summit.

SUMMIT DETAILS

Saturday, November 5: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON. M1N 2G2

TRADESHOW DETAILS

Friday, November 4: 9:00am-7:00pm

Saturday, November 5: 9:00am-2:00pm

Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON. M1N 2G2

• FREE Admission
• FREE Parking + Accessible Parking
• Service Animal Area
• Closed Captioning
• ASL Interpreters
• Accessible Venue
• FREE Wifi

To learn more visit www.activelivingtradeshow.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

THE TRADESHOW

Alexandra Turnbull (she/her)

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario & Variety Village

Phone: (416) 699 7167 x294

Email: aturnbull@varietyontario.ca

THE SUMMIT & CONFERENCE

Archie Allison (pronouns: he/him)

Director, Access & Awareness, Variety Village

Phone: (416) 699-7167 extension 236

Email: aallison@varietyontario.ca

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORSHIP

Jeff Yamaguchi (pronouns: he/him)

Phone: (416) 508 2382

Email: promedia@rogers.com

ABOUT THE ACTIVE LIVING TRADESHOW

The 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 VILLAGE

Variety 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.

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Photography/Video Event Disclaimer – Crowd Release Notice

By 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 Disclaimer

By 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 & VARIETY VILLAGE. Including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability agreement will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity.