2024 Annual Report
2024 continued to be a capacity building and barrier busting year. Building on previous gains and successes with several local and regional partners, TASC continues to be the voice for inclusion through sport in Toronto and beyond.
The Adaptive Sports & Recreation in Post-Secondary Institutions in Ontario (Working Group) continues to grow and increase awareness and participation beyond the original cohort of participants. Our partners at the City of Toronto (Parks & Recreation), Variety Village and numerous local and provincial sport organizations continue to work to reduce barriers increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the city. TASC has continued to engage with the City of Toronto in their Facilities Master Plan and Parkland Strategy review to ensure that ‘accessibility’ is captured in all aspects of the design and development phase.
Some additional highlights from 2024 that capture our 3 guiding pillars of Awareness, Advocacy and Convening are captured below:
Committees & Collectives Engagement
We actively contributed to and consulted with a variety of local, regional and national committees to strengthen inclusive and adaptive sport access:
- National Adapted Sport Collective
- Community Disability Steering Committee – City of Toronto Parks & Recreation
- Community Use of Schools Community Advisory Committee (CUSCAC) – Toronto District School Board
- Canadian Disability Participation Projects 2.0 – Participated in national consultations and focus groups
Financial Support & Community Impact
When resources allow, we continue to fundraise and donate much needed financial resources to initiatives that directly benefit Torontonians with disabilities while removing barriers to access and participation:
- 2024 Canada Deaf Games – Toronto
- S.W.A.M. Toronto – Supporting inclusive swim programs for children with disabilities
Stakeholder Partnerships
We continue to collaborate with organizations committed to inclusive sport development:
- Ontario Para Sport Network (ONPARA)
- Wheelchair Basketball & Wheelchair Tennis – Program support & awareness
- Swim Ontario – Collaborative engagement at the 2024 Ontario Swim Championships to expand Para Swim programming across GTA swim clubs
- City of Toronto – Golf – Strategic consultation to enhance accessibility under new management structures
Conferences & Seminars
We shared research, participated in thought leadership, and advocated for fun and inclusion in adaptive sports through key events:
- MLSE Foundation – Research to Practice Symposium Theme: “Where’s the Fun? Recentering the Fun in Sports”
- Active Living Conference (in partnership with Variety Village) – Toronto
- Community Sport Councils Ontario (CSCO) AGM & Conference – Brantford
Looking Ahead
In 2025, we aim to:
- Expand partnerships in post-secondary institutions across Ontario
- Increase adaptive sport awareness and participation across all levels
- Foster stronger institutional accessibility planning through sport
Thank you to all our donors, partners, supporters, and advocates for championing inclusion in sport across Ontario. Thank you also to our Board of Directors for their support and guidance.
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Jonathan Wood
Chair & CEO