Special Needs in Recreation

Mission

"To promote the partnership of people with special needs in participating in all recreational activities thereby enhancing their health and quality of life."

Terms of Reference

To assist in the sharing of community resources through networking.

To educate the community to focus on abilities.

To advocate recreational activities that include those with special needs and their families and friends.

To emphasize the importance of accessibility.

Special Needs in Recreation is a sub-committee of North Bay's Partners in Recreation.

Would you like to go swimming surfin' " The Net " or inline skating

Do you have an idea Do you have special needs?

For more information follow the links or contact:
YMCA - Voice (705) 497-9622 or FAX (705) 474-5116

Chairperson: Nancy Bolen (YMCA)

Secretary: Virginia McAlaster

Treasurer: Colleen Charland - ccharlan@vianet.on.ca

Volunteer Coordinator: Denise Alkins - alkinsj@vianet.on.ca

Phone Coordinator: Chris O'Connor

The following associations are just some of our supporters:

Centre of Friends - (705) 474-0518

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - (705) 474-7122

North Bay and District Association for Community Living - (705) 476-3288

North Bay and District Centre for the Disabled - (705) 474-3851

The Ontario Brain Injury Association North Bay & District