Fun Inclusive Playground Equipment

Deadline To Apply For $50,000 Accessibility Grants Is April 27, 2015.

The Canadian government’s Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is encouraging organizations to apply for grants of up to $50,000 for projects that improve accessibility in community facilities across Canada. The current deadline for submissions is April 27, 2015, and priority is given to projects that enhance access for children with disabilities (e.g. outdoor playgrounds, building accessible […]

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World Autism Awareness Day – April 2, 2015

April 2, 2015 is the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with fundraising and awareness-raising events. Information and resources to help you celebrate can be found at the Autism Speaks Canada site: http://www.autismspeaks.ca/  

Fundraising for Accessible Park Equipment

Fundraising Can Deliver Outstanding Accessible Parks

Parks and Recreation Ontario hosted their annual Education Forum at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood last week. PlayPower Canada representative Steve Howes was one of the guest speakers, leading a session called “How Community Fundraising Can Deliver Outstanding Accessible Parks”.   This seminar tells the story of how a small group of parents engaged their entire […]

AODA Playground Equipment

Accessibility Training For Local AODA Accessibility Advocates

Municipalities are turning to members of their communities to be local Accessibility Advocates as part of embracing the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).  The Ontario Parks Association (OPA) offers seminars on Accessibility Training and has produced a 30 minute video review of best practices for play areas. The 3 part video and seminars explain how to make […]

Outdoor Fitness Equipment Canada

Use Winter To Prepare For Spring Training

Get Your Community Ready For Spring Outdoor Fitness Training To Begin Niagara Falls and lakes across Canada may be frozen at the moment, but communities are using these winter months to prepare for spring. We are noticing an increased interest and demand for outdoor fitness solutions, and now is the time to select the best solution […]