Disability Inclusion Professional Development Day
About this Event
Disability Inclusion Professional Development Day + Adapted Sport & Recreation Expo
Presented by OneAbility, OneAbility Games & the Garth Homer Society
Friday, November 27, 2026
SJ Willis, 2970 Glasgow Street
Build your Disability Inclusion understanding in the morning, then come play in the afternoon.
MORNING WORKSHOPS (Professional Development), $25
For educators, recreation staff, coaches and community leaders, and anyone interested in disability inclusion for their programs and services.
9:00 – 10:00: Intro to Disability Inclusion
10:00 – 10:15: Break
10:15 – 11:15: Adaptive Delivery
11:15 - Noon Introductions to Adapted Sport & Activities
You’ll come away with practical tools for welcoming people with disabilities into your programs and services. That includes inclusive language, asking the right questions, and simple adaptations that make your programs accessible.
Registration required for the Morning Workshops via EventBrite.
INTRODUCTION TO ADAPTED SPORT & TRY-ITS, FREE
Noon – 2:00 pm. Open to everyone.
Kids off for the Pro-D day? Bring the whole family to:
- Try adapted sports, hands on
- Meet the local clubs and programs offering disability sport and recreation in Greater Victoria
- Find the right fit for every age and ability
Drop in any time, no registration needed.
Need accessibility supports? Contact [email protected]
OneAbility: Greater Victoria Collaborative for Adapted Sport and Physical Activity We’re a network of sport, recreation, health and community organizations working together so that people of all abilities can find, join and enjoy sport and physical activity in Greater Victoria. Through our member network, shared resources and programs like ParaPLAY, our adapted sport program for youth with disabilities, we connect people to opportunities and help organizations make their programs more inclusive.
Learn more or become a member: www.oneability.ca
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Intro to Disability Inclusion
Host: Andrea Carey
Info: Join OneAbility for an introductory session on disability inclusion, where you’ll learn practical ways to make your programs, spaces, and everyday interactions more welcoming for people of all abilities. You don’t need any experience, just bring your questions and an open mind.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Adaptive Delivery
Host: Lisa Tschannen
Info: Adaptive Delivery, led by Lisa Tschannen. A practical workshop covering how to ask the right questions when working with individuals with disabilities, inclusive and respectful messaging, practical adaptations across disability types (physical, visual, intellectual, etc.), and Q&A / group discussion.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Introductions to Adapted Sport & Activities
Info: This will be an opportunity to play a few sport and activities and apply some of the learnings from the morning. Adapted sports will be part of this "play" time which will be engaging and fun.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Adapted Sport Expo
Info: Open to everyone.
Kids off for the Pro-D day? Bring the whole family to:
Try adapted sports, hands on
Meet the local clubs and programs offering disability sport and recreation in Greater Victoria
Find the right fit for every age and ability
Drop in any time, no registration needed.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 25.00
