Social Clubs
John McGiveny Children’s Centre Teen Group
This group provides monthly outings and social events for teens with a physical disability.
3945 Matchette Road, Windsor ON N9C 4C2
Contact Ruth McLean at: 519-252-7281 ext 544
E-mail: info@jmccentre.ca
Entertainment
Ability OnLine
Ability OnLine is an extraordinary and absolutely free internet community. Young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities that address their needs for friendship, support, and information. They meet and chat with other people like them in a virtual world tht transcends boundaries and barriers. They make friends, get tips from mentors, and freely participate in an atmosphere of collaboration, companionship, and support.
Website: www.abilityonline.org
Access 2 Entertainment Card
The Access 2 Entertainment Card provides free admission (or a substantial discount) for the support person that accompanies a person with a disability at all participating entertainment venues. The person with the disability pays the regular admission fee. The card indicates to the ticket seller that the individual requires the support of an attendant.
c/o Easter Seals Canada, 40 Holly Street, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3C8
Phone: 1-416-932-8382 ext 227
Website: www.access2card.ca
Easter Seals and the Ontario March of Dimes: Recreation Connections
Social outings, day trips, and sporting events are offered to individuals between the ages of 16 and 29 years old who have a physical disability.
Phone: 1-800-263-3463 ext 7250
Website: www.sbhao.on.ca/news/disability-news/recreation-connections
Library
Windsor Public Library
Anyone who will be homebound for at least three months may register with Accessibility Services and receive on a regular basis, personally selected library materials. If you have a family member or a friend who will pick up a bagful of materials, we will select, check out, and send to the nearest branch. Delivery, provided by volunteers, can be arranged if needed. For further details, please contact.
850 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor ON N9A 4M9
Phone: 519-255-6770 ext 4404 | TTY: 519-252-4775
Website: www.windsorpubliclibrary.com
Movies
Italian Canadian HandiCapable Association: Movie Nights
3939 Carmichael Drive, P.O. Box 7117, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3Z1
Phone: 519-977-9394 or 519-977-8900 ext 22
Website: www.icha.ca
Music Therapy
Academie Ste. Cecile
Tecumseh Location:
12021 Tecumseh Rd East
Tecumseh, ON N8N 1M1
Phone: 519-737-7575
Windsor Location:
2676 Grand Marais Road West
Windsor, ON N9E 1G2
Phone: 519-966-7755
Website: www.stececile.ca/arts/academy-of-music/
- Provides music therapy to enhance an individual’s social, behaviour, physical, and emotional well-being;
- Sessions for children often include singing, playing instruments, and oriented expressive movements and dramatic activities;
- Open to any person with a disability;
- Sessions may be offered on a group or individual basis;
- Fees apply.
Drumbeats & Brushstroke:
A combined music therapy and art program specifically designed for teens (13 – 18) with special needs. It is offered at the Tecumseh Road site. The program supports choice making, relationship building, and creative expression. It is an ideal program for individuals who have verbal or non-verbal communication skills, an interest in music and art, and a willingness to try new things.
Private music therapy sessions and/or adapted music lessons:
These half hour sessions take place at either location. Sessions typically start with 3 – 4 assessment sessions to determine what program goals would be appropriate for music therapy. At the end of the 3 – 4 sessions, you will receive a written program plan. This plan is discussed with you, and adapted if necessary prior to continuing. Program goals are designed around your child’s individual needs and can target areas such as expressive and receptive communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, social awareness and interaction, sensory and cognitive stimulation.
Therapy Express:
A group program specifically designed for children and teens with special needs and uses music therapy, expressive art, drama and movement to promote expressive and receptive communication, social interaction with peers, and creative self-expression. This program is run by professional therapists and practitioners with several years of experience working with individuals coping with communication and social challenges. At the end of each program, you will also receive an individual report of your child’s experience in the program. Available for preschoolers (6 and under), elementary (7 – 12), and teens (13 – 18).
For more program details, please contact: Emily Finnigan
Phone: 519-478-0060 | Email: efinnigan@wnmusictherapy.com
Snoezelen
A darkened room with soothing music and lights. The effect is both relaxing and stimulating at the same time. It provides people who have sensory and learning disabilities with appropriate relaxation and leisure opportunities. Available at the following agencies:
Community Living Windsor
2840 Temple Drive, Windsor, ON
Phone: 519-974-4221
Website: www.clwindsor.org
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
245 Janette Avenue, Windsor ON N9A 4Z2
Phone: 519-253-1900
John McGivney Children’s Centre
3945 Matchette Road, Windsor ON N9C 4C2
Phone: 519-252-7281
Sunnyside Rehabilitation Services
11811 Tecumseh Road East, Suite 118
Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 4M7
Phone: 519-739-6061 | Fax: 519-739-1419 | Toll Free: 1-877-479-4460
Email: intake@sunnysiderehab.com
Aquatics
Windsor Aquatics Club (WAC): Adie Knox Herman Recreational Complex
Offers competitive swimming and coaches that will assess children who are 5 years and older to ensure that they are placed in the correct group according to their abilities. Fees apply, two week free trial period.
1511 Wyandotte St. West, Windsor, ON
Phone: 519-971-7479
Website: www.windsoraquatic.com
Vollmer Centre
Family change rooms, Hydraulic change table and private lessons available
See website or call for details about public swimming times and fees.
2121 Laurier Drive, LaSalle, ON N9J 0B4
Phone: 519-969-7771
Website: www.lasallecultureandrecreation.ca
Playgrounds
In 2012, Parks & Facilities installed four new accessible themed playgrounds in four different parks across the city. The following parks received an interactive, creative, accessible and imaginative play unit:
- Captain John Wilson Park, 3950 Ducharme Street
- Windsor Riverfront Park, Alymer Avenue and Riverside Drive East
- South Cameron Woodlot, Kenora Street and Mark Avenue
- Little River Acres Park, Little River Road and Little River Acres Drive
The Parks Development Division has been responsible for the re-design of Jackson Park, designing and building two new outdoor pools and the design and building of the new Ojibway Nature Centre.
Parks and Recreation
City of Windsor
2450 McDougall Street, Windsor ON
For general information call: 311
For detailed inquiries, call: 519-253-2300
Email: parkrec@city.windsor.on.ca
Camps
Camp AwakeningProvides integrated summer camp, leadership and outdoor recreation programs for youth with physical disabilities ages 9-24 years.
150 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 204, Toronto, ON M4P 1E8
Phone: 416-487-8400 | E-mail: info@campawakening.com
Website: www.campawakening.com
Easter Seals Camp Woodeden
Campers expand their leadership abilities through a myriad of creative arts programs and multi-sports activities at this sleep away camp for ages
2311 Oxford West, London ON, N6K 4P1
Phone: 519-471-6640 | E-mail: kvallieres@easterseals.org
Website: www.eastersealscamps.org
John McGivney Children’s Centre
Monday-Friday
Summer programs/camp includes crafting, cooking, nature walks, swimming and various recreational activities for ages 6 year(s) – 18 year(s).
3945 Matchette Road, Windsor ON, N9C 4C2
Phone: 519-252-7281 | E-mail: info@jmccentre.ca
Website: www.jmccentre.ca
Ontario March of Dimes
Recreation & Integration Services. Helps individuals with physical disabilities overcome barriers to recreational opportunities.
Phone: 1-800-263-3463 ext 7288
Email: recreation@marchofdimes.ca
Website: www.marchofdimes.ca
YMCA Canada
Day camps, as well as overnight camps are available for children and youth.
1867 Younge Street Suite 601, Toronto ON, M4S 1Y5
Phone: 416-967-9622
Website: www.ymca.ca
Sports
ARCHERY
Rose City Archers
Suitability: Age 7 and up with upper body strength, left and right arm co-ordination
Session: Sunday’s, November to March, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Cost: Yes
1971 Rossini Blvd, Windsor, Ontario, N8W 4P6
Phone: 519-945-1344
Website: www.rosecityarchers.ca
BASEBALL
Miracle League of Amherstburg
Suitability: Ages 3 and up, all cognitive and physical abilities
Session: Spring (May to June), Fall (September to October) | Cost: Yes
Website: www.amherstburgmiracle.com
BASKETBALL
Amherstburg Heroes Athletic Club
Suitability: All ages; athletes with an intellectual disability
Session: Wednesday’s, 6:30 – 8:00pm | Cost: No
General Amherstburg High School
Contact: Michelle @ 519-791-3302
Italian Canadian HandiCapable Assoociation: Basketball Windsor
Suitability: Ages 8 & up
Session: See their website for further information | Cost: Yes
Website: www.icha.ca
LaSalle Lightning Wheelchair Basketball
Suitability: All ages; must be able to propel manual wheelchair independently
Session: Tuesday’s JR’s 6:30 – 7:30 pm; SR’s 7:30-8:30 | Cost: Yes
Email: johnboyko@bell.net
BOCCE
Italian Canadian HandiCapable Assoociation: Bocce Windsor
Suitability: Ages 8 & up
Session: See their website for further information | Cost: Yes
Website: www.icha.ca
BOWLING
Bowlero Windsor
Suitability: All ages; Bowlero is completely wheelchair accessible and has special bowling ramps ideals for wheelchair use and lightweight bowling balls for added comfort.
Session: See their website for further information | Cost: Yes
Website: www.revs.ca/revs-bowlero
Rose Bowl Lanes: Pin Pals Windsor
Suitability: All ages; designed for children with special needs and their families to encourage social connection and a need for leisure.
Session: Tuesday’s at 5:00-7:00pm | Cost: Yes
Website: www.revs.ca/revs-rose-bowl
GOLF
Windsor & District Junior Golf Academy
Suitability: Children; a developmental junior golf program designed to create a network for children to learn to play golf, make friends and sample competition in a positive and supportive learning environment
Contact: Kim Ryan @ 519-258-4653
GYMNASTICS
Windsor Vistas and Winstars (merging together)
Suitability: All ages; provides individuals a chance to be physically involved in gymnastics; gross motor skills and body awareness will be challenged.
Session: Monday’s at 5:30-6:30pm for 12 years and younger and Wednesday’s at 5:30-6:30pm for 12 years and older; or daytime and private lessons | Cost: Yes
Windsor Vistas Website: www.windsorvistasgymnastics.com
Winstars Website: www.winstarsgym.com
HOCKEY
Icebullets Sledge Amherstburg – United Community Credit Union Complex
Session: Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm; practices every other Saturday in September-October
Contact: Jenny Letink (manager) or Ivan Petkovic at 519-730-1419
Italian Canadian HandiCapable Assoociation: Floor Hockey Windsor
Suitability: Ages 8 & up
Session: See their website for further information | Cost: Yes
Website: www.icha.ca
HORSEBACK RIDING
Special Equestrians Therapeutic Riding Associaton (SpEqTRA) – Leamington
Suitability: Children and adults with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities; designed to provide psychosocial, psychological and recreation therapy for people with disabilities; must support own trunk and head
Session: See their website for futher information | Cost: Yes; there is a set fee
Contact: 519-322-2463
Website: www.speqtra.ca
Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
Suitability: Children and adults with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities; designed to provide psychosocial, psychological and recreation therapy for people with disabilities; must support own trunk and head.
Session: Monday-Thursday and Saturday | Cost: Yes; there is a set fee
Contact: 519-726-7682 or info@wetra.ca
Website: www.wetra.ca
MARTIAL ARTS
Kids Beating Cancer (Honourable Ninjas) Windsor
Suitability: Ages 3-18; with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses/disabilities and their siblings
Session: Monday nights at Windsor Regional Hospital – Met Campus: ages 3 – 6 years at 4:30pm – 5:00pm and ages 7 – 18 years at 5:00 – 6:00pm; Wednesday nights at JMCC: ages 3 – 18 years at 5:30 – 6:15pm | Cost: No
Website: www.inhonour.ca
RUGBY
Canadian Wheelchair Sport Association London
Suitability: Must be over the age of 13; have a spinal cord injury that affects three limbs or have another condition that affects four limbs
Session: See their website for further information
Contact: Frank Groenestage: frankgg@rogers.com and Dave Willisie: davidwillsie@yahoo.ca
SOCCER
Italian Canadian HandiCapable Assoociation: Soccer Windsor
Suitability: Ages 8 & up
Session: See their website for further information | Cost: Yes
Website: www.icha.ca
Special Stars Autistic Program – Windsor/Essex County
Suitability: Children and young adults
Session: See their website for more information | Cost: Minimal; depending on donations
Website: www.wscspecialstars.com