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CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME

Tim Terry Marni Frick Kelly Abbott-Peter

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IN THIS ISSUE CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME

WhyNot. Magazine / FALL 2016 MESSAGES Published by the Canadian Foundation Greetings from Governor General David Johnston, 4 for Physically Disabled Persons, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, 6 Garamond Court, Suite 265, The Honourable David Crombie Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1Z5 and The Honourable Vim Kochhar Telephone (416) 760-7351 Fax (416) 760-9405 WELCOME TO THE HALL OF FAME E-Mail: [email protected] 7 Celebrating the 23rd Annual Canadian Web: www.cfpdp.com Disability Hall of Fame inductions facebook.com/cffpdp twitter.com/cffpdp THE TRADITION CONTINUES Meet the Hall of Fame’s 2016 inductees 11 Publisher: Dorothy Price Editor: Patrick Allossery WELCOME TO TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS Publication Coordinator: Rob Ham 19 James (Jamie) MacDougall and Mark Wafer Design & Production: Craig Allen Sales: Envision Inc. ROLLING RAMPAGE - OCTOBER 6, 2016 The race results 21 Event Co-ordination: City Events Printing: Thompson Printing, Paris, Ontario THE 2017 INVICTUS GAMES 22 London, Orlando and now Toronto The reproduction of articles from WhyNot. Magazine, with the exception of copyright material, is welcome provided the source is ABILITIES CENTRE INSPIRES acknowledged. Additional copies of WhyNot. Whitby recreational centre takes inclusion to a new level 26 Magazine are available from the Publisher at a cost of $3.00 each plus shipping and handling. CFPDP 34 Mark your calendar for the CFPDP’s Cover: Our 2016 Hall of Fame Winners upcoming events in 2017

Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons, a charitable organization founded in 1985, assists people with physical disabilities to live fuller lives. Its mission is to create awareness in the public, business communities and government of the abilities of persons with disabilities and their needs in the areas of housing, employment, education, accessibility, sports and recreation and research. In the past 32 years, the Foundation has raised substantial funds, which it has distributed to a wide variety of organizations and events. These include the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, the Eternal Flame of Hope, the Rotary Cheshire Home, the annual Great Valentine Gala (in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Toronto-Don Valley), the King Clancy Awards, the Corporate Awards, the WhyNot Marathon, the first Canadian Marathon for the Paralympics and the Rolling Rampage.

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I am pleased to offer my congratulations to This past summer, the world witnessed the all those being inducted into return of the phenomenon the Canadian Disability Hall known as the Superhumans, of Fame. an ad campaign celebrating the As governor general, I drive of Paralympians. For the firmly believe Canada has 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, benefited richly from the the advertisement also featured contributions of professionals, non-athletes living with volunteers and philanthropists disabilities. Images showcasing who have dedicated themselves the extraordinary talents of to helping others. Today, the these ordinary people were Canadian Foundation for accompanied by the upbeat Physically Disabled Persons is honouring tune Yes I Can. A group of disabled musicians several individuals who have demonstrated performed the song, and their amazing ability a stalwart commitment to enriching the lives captured the awe of people around the world. of their fellow Canadians. Society is making improvements, but as Thank you all for making Canada a always, more needs to be done to promote more caring place to live. greater equality and inclusion for those living with disabilities. The Canadian Foundation for His Excellency the Rt. Hon. David Johnston Physically Disabled Persons has been at the The Governor General forefront of societal progress, and as The Queen’s representative in Ontario, I wish to express my gratitude for the work of this esteemed organization. Congratulations are also in order for today’s inductees, superhumans in their own right, who awe us with their indomitable spirit. Please accept my warm wishes for a wonderful luncheon.

Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

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As chair of the Canadian Disability Hall of Greetings and welcome to the 2016 induction Fame, I’m pleased to announce celebrations for the Canadian our 2016 Hall of Fame inductees: Disability Hall of Fame. Today, wheelchair basketball star we recognize the inspirational Marni Abbott-Peter, celebrated accomplishments of Marni wheelchair basketball head Abbott-Peter, Tim Frick and coach Tim Frick, and blind Terry Kelly. Please join me in musician and Order of Canada thanking these outstanding recipient Terry Kelly. Canadians for pursuing their It’s an honour to join you dreams and endeavouring to in recognizing their remarkable make this world a better place. contributions to the ideal of For the past 23 years, our equal opportunity and access for all. Hall of Fame has recognized the achievements The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame plays of both people with disabilities and those a very important role in raising awareness of able-bodied individuals who have made the skills and needs of people with disabilities. exceptional contributions to the lives of people Each year, our inductees represent a different in the disability community. set of life experiences and perspectives. But We believe everyone benefits when what they have in common are personal barriers are eliminated and doors are opened. stories and achievements that inspire profound Ultimately, the disability community’s struggle understanding and deep respect. for access is a universal struggle, and we hope Through their exemplary actions and all Canadians will join in and do their part. leadership, they help improve the lives of all Through your presence here today, you’re people with disabilities. The Hall of Fame is supporting this great cause, and we thank you. proud to celebrate this year’s inductees, and I want to say a special thanks to the may we all do our part to eliminate barriers Honourable David Crombie for chairing the and give everyone the chance to succeed. Selection Board of the Canadian Disability Hall I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to of Fame, which works hard to identify and the members of the Hall of Fame’s Selection celebrate the best aspects of our community. Board for their careful deliberations and I also want to thank our loyal patrons and dedication to this important undertaking. sponsors and all who support the Canadian I also want to acknowledge the tremendous Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons’ support provided by Vim Kochhar and campaign to create a world of meaningful his team at the Canadian Foundation for opportunity for Canadians who live with Physically Disabled Persons. Thank you disability. Please keep backing our efforts, one and all. and together we’ll continue opening new doors of inclusivity and hope. Hon. David Crombie, Chair, The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Hon. Vim Kochhar, Chair, Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons

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CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME Welcome to the Hall of Fame On November 4th, IT’S A MATTER OF HISTORICAL and federal, provincial and territorial RECORD. The disability movement human rights codes, that protect the the Canadian Disability in Canada has played a leading role in rights of persons with disabilities. opening minds and breaking down When the Canadian Disability Hall Hall of Fame marks a the social, physical and institutional of Fame was established, the idea was barriers that prevent people with dis- to shine a spotlight on the amazingly significant milestone abilities from living life to the fullest. talented and dedicated individuals – Indeed, the disability movement both people with disabilities and the with the induction spearheaded the fight for important able-bodied – who were helping Canadian laws, including the Cana- drive the movement through their of its 100th member. dian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sacrifice, courage and inspiring acts. Steve Blackburn Steve by Photography Front Row: Left to right; Hon. David Crombie, Chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Selection Board, Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Lauren Barwick, 2015 Inductee, Dorothy Price, Executive Director, CFPDP, Bernard Gluckstein, 2015 Inductee, Christopher Klebl, Sochi 2014 Medal Winner, Rick Mercer, 2015 Inductee. Back Row: Left to right; Galen G. Weston, Executive Chairman and President, Loblaw Companies Limited, Guest Speaker, Mark Arendz, Sochi 2014 Medal Winner, Lyne Bessette, London 2012 Medal Winner, Kevin Rempel, Sochi 2014 Medal Winner.

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Top Left: Honourable Michael Wilson and Rick Mercer, 2015 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Inductee

Top Right: Honourable David Crombie, Chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Selection Board with Bernard Gluckstein, 2015 Inductee

Bottom: Honourble Vim Kochhar with Paralympic Athletes Lyne Bessette, Kevin Rempel, “We’re proud of the role the Hall of Fame has for their invaluable, unwavering support. It’s an Mark Arendz, played over the years in creating awareness of honour to be part of a group that’s striving to cre- Graham Nishikawa and Christopher Klebl (in front) the challenges and capabilities of people with ate lasting positive change in society, and I be- with Scotiabank disabilities, and in influencing society to believe the struggle for disability rights is one of the representative come more supportive of their needs and goals,” greatest human-rights struggles of our time.” Rod Morton, said the Honourable Vim Kochhar, founder of On November 4, 2016, the CFPDP will host Director, Retail and the Hall of Fame. its 23 annual Hall of Fame induction celebrations Professional Banking Kochhar, who is chairman of the CFPDP and a in the Concert Hall of Toronto’s Fairmont Royal retired Canadian Senator, went on to say he’s par- York hotel. Guest speaker for the luncheon cere- ticularly pleased – if somewhat surprised – that monies will be Michael Burns, chief executive of- the Hall of Fame this year will achieve the notable ficer of the Invictus Games. The 2016 Canadian milestone of celebrating its 100th inductee. Disability Hall of Fame inductees are: “The Hall has been in operation for 23 years •Marni Abbott-Peter, Athlete, retired Paralympic now. Who would have thought we’d endure for wheelchair basketball player, winner of three so long?” he asked. “Similarly, we’ve been holding gold Paralympic medals and three World Cham- the Great Valentine Gala for 33 years and Rolling pionship titles; continues to be involved in the Rampage on the Hill for 10 years. I give tremen- sport as a coach. dous credit to our staff for their hard work over •Tim Frick, Builder, retired Paralympic coach, the years, and to our patrons and our sponsors, led Canada’s national women’s wheelchair basket-

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Top Left: Honourable Vim Kochhar with Guest Speaker, Galen G. Weston, Executive Chairman and President, Loblaw Companies Limited Top Right: Over 400 people attended the 2015 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

Bottom: Left to right; Honourable David Crombie, Chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Selection Board, ball team to an unprecedented three consecutive difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Rick Mercer, 2015 Inductee, Paralympic gold medals and four consecutive They are role models, achievers and people of Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, World Championship titles; coached both Rick distinction. For 23 years I’ve been continuously The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hansen and Terry Fox early in his career. amazed by what our candidates have been able •Terry Kelly, Achiever, blind musical artist and to accomplish and how much they’ve con- Hon. Vim Kochhar, Chair, CFPDP, motivational speaker, winner of seven East Coast tributed to the lives of all Canadians.” Music Awards as well as nominations for four This year, Crombie, who also heads the Hall Lauren Barwick, 2015 Inductee, Canadian Country Music Awards and a JUNO, of Fame’s Selection Board, welcomes two new has performed and presented his inspirational board members. James (Jamie) MacDougall, Bernard Gluckstein, 2015 Inductee message to more than a million students. C.M., Ph.D, C.Psych, is the son of deaf parents. As always, the Honourable David Crombie, An associate professor of psychology at McGill chairman of the Hall of Fame, will host the in- University, he has been a tireless advocate for im- duction celebrations. Crombie, a former Mayor provements to the quality of life for Deaf and dis- of Toronto, Member of Parliament and Federal abled persons. Cabinet Minister, said the Hall’s enduring success Mark Wafer is a Tim Hortons franchise owner is also a testament to the many deserving candi- in Toronto. Born with only 20 percent hearing, dates for induction. “Every year, the Selection he has employed more than 125 employees with Committee has the pleasure of reviewing a long disabilities in meaningful positions and regularly list of individuals who have made an important advocates for inclusive hiring by business leaders.

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MEET THE CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME 2016 INDUCTEES THETRADITION CONTINUES This year’s Hall of Fame inductees continue a great tradition of athletic excellence, advocacy and leadership. CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME

Terry Kelly Tim Frick Marni Abbott-Peter

TERRY KELLY Achiever 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem, Netherlands. He hen Terry Kelly was just a year old, he was diag- also distinguished himself as the third blind person in the Wnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancerous condition world to run the mile in under five minutes. In 1988, that would soon deprive him of his sight. Kelly carried the Olympic Torch as part of the Cross As a young child, the Newfoundland native left home Canada Torch Relay for that year’s Winter Olympics. to attend the Halifax School for the Blind. The challenges Of course, the list of accomplishments doesn’t stop SHANNON PARKS SHANNON he faced growing up were immense, but they were no there. A natural musical talent, Kelly is recognized as one BY match for his fierce sense of determination and innate of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters. At a young age, he enthusiasm for life. learned to play the accordion, clarinet, guitar and piano. Gifted athletically, Kelly developed into a star track- In high school, he recorded and released five albums with

and-field performer. Among his achievements, he picked the instrumental band The Stringbusters. DRAWINGS up two silver medals at the 1979 Canadian Track Com- Since 1985, he’s released seven full-length studio petition and earned a spot on the Canadian team at the recordings, which have garnered seven East Coast

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Music Awards as well as nominations for four Canadian TIM FRICK Builder Country Music Awards and a JUNO. egendary wheelchair basketball coach Tim Frick In 2002, Kelly made music history when he released Lshowed his vocation for sports instruction and men- the first CD ever that included braille liner notes. The torship from an early age. At 12, he was already the bench recording was titled The Power of the Dream. Indeed, boss for a team of six-year-old soccer players. Kelly’s life is a testament to how passion and resolve In 1976, after graduating from the University of British can help make dreams come true. Columbia with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree As a musical artist, Kelly is recognized for his strong in kinesiology, he was persuaded by Rick Hansen to get sense of social responsibility. He writes and performs involved in coaching wheelchair volleyball and athletics. songs that make his audience think about different This led to his coaching Hansen from 1977 to 1984 dur- aspects of society and the challenges people face in ing the latter’s marathon and road racing career (includ- their lives. ing Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour). The gravelly voiced singer has toured Canada, the Between 1977 and 1980, Frick also coached Canadian United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. A icon Terry Fox in track and wheelchair basketball. In ad- strong supporter of our service men and women, he’s dition, Frick coached track at the 1980 and 1984 Para- also performed for Canadian and Allied troops in war- lympic Games. torn Afghanistan. His song “A Pittance of Time”/ “C’est All this was prelude to his eventual role as head coach si peu de temps” draws attention to the sacrifice of cur- of Canada’s national women’s wheelchair basketball team, rently serving men and women as well as veterans. Writ- starting in 1990. Though he initially expected to stay in ten in 2001, it became a viral hit, attracting millions of the position for only a year, he wound up leading the visits to his website. Canadian Senior Women’s National Team for nearly two Beyond athletics and music, Kelly has also distin- decades, finally stepping down in 2009. guished himself as a motivational speaker. In fact, it is During his tenure, the team developed into one of the through his gift for communication that he has, perhaps, most dominant teams in the history of Canadian amateur made his most significant contribution to society. sports, posting an astounding 11-year undefeated streak in In his addresses, whether to students or corporate major international competition. The record winning streak executives, he seeks to touch the hearts of his listeners included an unprecedented three consecutive Paralympic and motivate them, by his own example, to overcome gold medals (1992, 1996 and 2000) and four consecutive their personal challenges. It’s estimated that he has World Championship titles (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006). performed and presented his inspirational messages to “To be honest, it was a very emotional moment when more than a million students in the past two decades. the call came in from Vim Kochhar [Chairperson of the “I have learned throughout my 25 years of friendship Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons] with Terry Kelly that he is more than an award winning about being inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall singer-songwriter, record setting Paralympian and com- of Fame,” said Frick. “I knew that the foundation’s mis- munity volunteer,” said James Sanders, former president sion was to create awareness and promote inclusion, and of the CNIB and former Chair of the Standards Develop- since that has been an integral part of my life for the past ment Committee for The Accessibility Standards Advisory 40 years, it was a feeling that I can’t describe.” Council of Ontario. “He combines his highly entertaining Frick went on to say that his passion for coaching and public performances and powerful lyrics to effect positive helping people realize that the seemingly impossible change in the lives of those he touches. Thousands of stu- could be achieved “was ignited by Canadian Disability dents have heard his inspirational messages on anti-bul- Hall of Fame inductees Rick Hansen and Eugene Reimer, lying, drug abuse and the value of leading a physically and it was further cemented when Canadian icon Terry active life. Terry truly is a Canadian treasure.” Fox came into our lives. But it was coaching our national Kelly has received numerous awards in recognition of women’s wheelchair basketball team that really gave me his outstanding achievements and public service. the opportunity to make significant progress towards cre- He’s a recipient of the Order of Canada, the Queen’s ating that awareness and promoting inclusion.” Silver and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the King Clancy Frick was born in England in 1952 and moved to Award from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Dis- Canada with his family when he was four. An innovative abled Persons and the Canadian Country Music Associa- coach, he’s made an impact on elite sports far beyond his tion’s Humanitarian Award. A graduate of Saint Mary’s medal count. Frick is a respected mentor who strives to University in Halifax, he also holds honorary degrees create opportunities for fellow coaches to gain valuable from both Saint Mary’s (Doctor of Fine Arts) and the Uni- technical experience. He’s actively involved in the imple- versity of Kings College (Doctor of Civil Laws). mentation of the National Coaching Certification Program

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(NCCP) and spearheads clinics and training sessions Olympic gold medal in basketball in 1992 in Barcelona, aimed at developing the next generation of great coaches. she was completely overwhelmed with pride and joy at “Tim’s greatest strength as a coach was his ability to what they were able to accomplish. bring people together to motivate them towards a com- “It was such a special moment for me because not only mon goal,” said wheelchair basketball Paralympian and was it winning a gold medal at the Paralympics, but also three-time gold medalist Tracey Ferguson. “He taught it was a turning point for me in terms of accepting my players the strength of unity, of building individuals up disability and understanding what my life was going to to make the whole stronger. He always saw the person be like.” first and that enabled him to get the best out of people The feelings and emotions were almost indescribable, when times were tough because athletes trusted him.” she said. “Even now, just talking about it, I’m almost in Added Ferguson: “Tim was always quick with praise, tears.” a laugh and a smile. He admitted when he did not know Growing up in Vancouver, B.C., Abbott-Peter dreamed or was wrong and again, this built a faith and trust among of becoming a downhill ski racer. But her plans were de- the team. These attributes as a coach far outweigh any railed at age 18 when she crashed during a routine down- tactical or technical lessons. And it taught me, a very X’s hill run and suffered a spinal cord injury. & O’s sort of player, I needed to grow as a person to be a In rehab, she met Rick Hansen as he was prepping for better player and better teammate.” his 1985 Man in Motion World Tour. Hansen rekindled In recognition of his contributions to Canada’s podium her interest in athletics and opened her eyes to the possi- finishes in major international competitions, Frick has bilities of parasports, including wheelchair sports. been awarded the Coaching Excellence Award seven Throughout her years playing wheelchair basketball, times. He’s also a recipient of the Coaching Association of Abbott-Peter always worked harder than anyone else. She Canada’s Geoff Gowan Award, the Coaches of Canada Jack was quick to offer encouragement to her teammates, while Donohue Award and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. simultaneously pushing them to improve their game. On In 2014, Frick became the first Paralympic coach ever the court, she learned to be tough and relentless. That, to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. together with excellent game knowledge, gave her an edge as a playmaker and defender. MARNI ABBOTT-PETER Athlete Abbott-Peter said her involvement in sports taught her ollowing a long and distinguished career in wheel- a lot about herself and the effort required to achieve dif- Fchair basketball, Marni Abbott-Peter is recognized ficult goals. “Nothing happens by luck. It takes a lot of today as one of the dominant competitors of any era in preparation and hard work to be successful. This is true her sport. for sports, and it applies to other areas of life as well.” She began playing the game in 1988, made the Cana- When she meets people who were recently injured and dian Senior Women’s National Team in 1992 and retired are still trying to understand what their lives are going to in 2004 (re-enlisting briefly in 2010 to help Canada cap- be like, she has a hopeful message. “There’s light at the ture bronze at the World Championship in Birmingham, end of the tunnel. It might be kind of dark right now but England). it gets better. The time will come when you’re not always Abbott-Peter was the keystone of an elite group of worrying about where the next accessible toilet is or players that made four Paralympic Games appearances whether you’re going to get a flat tire, but you’re actually (1992, 1996, 2000, 2004) and won three gold medals living life.” and a bronze. Together with her teammates, she also After retiring as a player, Abbott-Peter turned her focus nabbed three world titles in a row (1994, 1998 and 2002) to coaching. She helps develop junior wheelchair basket- and chalked up a 43-game winning streak in world ball athletes at the provincial level in British Columbia championship and Paralympic Games play. and works closely with Team Canada. She also shares her But for all the acclaim Abbott-Peter earned in wheel- wheelchair basketball expertise as a TV commentator for chair basketball, her first parasport medal came not on a championship games and gives back to the sports com- court, but in a pool. She was a member of Canada’s na- munity through volunteer efforts to raise awareness of tional swim team from 1985 to 1988, and won four gold wheelchair basketball. medals and a silver at the 1986 Pan American Games in Abbott-Peter has received numerous awards recogniz- Puerto Rico. Fortunately for her future wheelchair bas- ing her contributions to wheelchair basketball, including ketball teammates and coaches, she eventually decided the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association’s Rick that wheelchair basketball was her real passion. Hansen Award and Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Coach Abbott-Peter said that when she was sitting on the of the Year. In 2008, she was inducted into the Wheel- podium with her teammates after winning her first chair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame.

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he Canadian Disability Hall of RAMESH FERRIS, polio survivor and HONORARY PATRONS Fame is a national public awareness international leader in the global campaign T The Honourable project of the Canadian Foundation for polio erradication and rehabilitation. Elizabeth Dowdeswell for Physically Disabled Persons. RAYMOND COHEN, founder, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Launched in 1993, the Hall of Fame is publisher and editor of Abilities magazine, The Honourable the flagship of the CFPDP’s long-running “Canada’s lifestyle magazine for people Henry N. R. Jackman campaign to make a world of greater with disabilities”. Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario opportunity for Canadians who live with ARCHIE ALLISON, influential The Honourable disability. accessibility advocate and coach, teacher, David C. Onley “The Hall of Fame is a tribute to the great friend and mentor to generations of Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario wealth of talent and ability in the young people with disabilities. CHAIR disability community,” says Hall of Fame The Honourable David Crombie Chairman David Crombie. “The greatest BENOÎT HUOT, a triple world record FOUNDING CHAIR barrier for many people with disabilities holder and winner of 16 Paralympic The Honourable Vim Kochhar is other people’s misconceptions about medals in swimming, including eight golds and four silvers. Chair, Canadian Foundation physical disability. People with disabilities for Physically Disabled Persons have a long and exemplary history of COLETTE BOURGONJE, nine-time achievement in this country and the Hall Paralympian and multi-medalist in both the SELECTION BOARD Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. of Fame is a great way to highlight their Cindy Accardi achievements.” DAVID SHANNON, founding chair of the Program Analyst, Located in downtown Toronto on the Accessibility Advisory Council of Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services ground floor of Metro Hall, 55 John Street, and the first quadriplegic to reach the The Hon. Con Di Nino the Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding geographic North Pole. Former Senator achievement in sports, health and JEFF HEALEY, the legendary blues, rock John Downing rehabilitation, science and medical and jazz musician who left an indelible Former Editor, Toronto Sun research, advocacy, public policy, mark on popular music despite losing his Dr. Arlette Lefebvre volunteerism and community service. sight to cancer. Psychiatrist, The Hospital for Sick Children Among the Hall of Fame’s many Debbie Low distinguished members: War amputee H. CLIFFORD CHADDERTON, the internationally CEO, Canadian Sports Institute Ontario Paralympian CHRIS WILLIAMSON, respected advocate for veteran, civilian Dr. Jamie MacDougall the visually impaired athlete and one of and child amputees. Psychologist, Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf the world’s most decorated para-alpine ANN CAINE, whose leadership and racers with an incredible 105 IPC World dedication to the sport of therapeutic riding Janice Martin Cup podium finishes. Former Disability Consultant, Ministry created new opportunities for social growth of Training, Colleges & Universities ELISABETH WALKER-YOUNG, a and active living for children and adults Joanne Smith who live with disability. four-time Paralympian who has become Fruitful Elements one of the Paralympic movement’s most JOYCE THOMPSON, the pioneering Jeff Tiessen influential advocates and administrators. advocate and service provider for President, MARK WAFER, entrepreneur and Canada’s deaf-blind community. Disability Today Publishing Group outspoken advocate of inclusive workplaces Short biographies of all members of the Mark Wafer as a winning strategy for Canadian Canadian Disability Hall of Fame can be found President, Megleen Inc. business owners. on the CFPDP’s website: www.cfpdp.com

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The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons is pleased to welcome two new members to our Selection Board for the CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME.

Mark Wafer James (Jamie) MacDougall, C.M., Ph.D, C.Psych. A Tim Hortons franchise The son of deaf parents, owner in Toronto, Mark Jamie MacDougall has been Wafer has employed more a tireless advocate for im- than 125 people with provements to the quality disabilities in meaningful of life for Deaf and disabled and competitively paid persons. As an associate positions. These disabili- professor of psychology at ties range from significant McGill University and a intellectual challenges to deafness, frequent advisor to governments, he’s blindness, mental-health issues, helped Canadians better understand physical disabilities and episodic dis- the physical, educational and social abilities such as multiple sclerosis or barriers associated with deafness. He cerebral palsy. The reason he hires is the founder of the Canadian Deaf- people with disabilities is he believes ness Research and Training Institute they make workplaces more innova- and of the Centre for Rehabilitation tive, productive and safe, while Research and Development at the improving staff morale, reducing Ottawa Hospital. As executive director absenteeism and lowering turnover. of the Mackay Centre, he emphasized Born with only 20 percent hearing, programs to help students achieve he actively engages in advocacy and their full potential. He developed public speaking to promote inclu- innovative literacy training for deaf sive hiring by business leaders. As a persons, was the first to document member of a government panel in the Inuit Sign Language, and has pro- 2012, he helped reshape Canada’s vided expert advice to the court to national strategy on workplace ensure equal access to justice for Deaf inclusion. persons.

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The Invictus Games Toronto 2017 holds the promise of establishing a new adaptive sport program in Canada that will support the overall growth of adaptive sport and, more specifically, create opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces members to deal with physical and mental health issues related to their service.

orontonians gazing up at their city skyline this past September 23 could not help but notice the iconic CN Tower lit up a dazzling yellow. But it’s likely that most were oblivious to what special occasion was being recognized. That’s because the tower lighting was helping raise awareness for the Invictus Games, a fledgling international adaptive sporting event for ill, wounded and injured services members, both active duty and veterans. The new annual competition, which emphasizes the colour yellow in its marketing, has so far been staged only twice – in London, England in 2014 and in Orlando, Florida earlier this year. The City of Toronto is up next, with the In- victus Games Toronto 2017 scheduled to kick off exactly a year after the promotional light show. It is the hope of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Organ- izing Committee that, by the time the third Invictus Games wraps up on September 30, 2017 Canadians across the country will have fallen for the athletes and their sports – and will be looking forward with anticipation to the next staging of the competition. “Toronto will be welcoming Invictus Games competitors, friends and family from around the world who will demon- strate their unconquerable spirit and smash the stigma around physical and mental wounds,” said Michael Burns,

the organizing committee’s chief executive officer. IG2017 PHOTOGRAPHY: More than 600 competitors from 17 nations, including event after watching British service personnel take part in Canada, the UK, the US, Australia, France and Afghanistan, the US Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013. Recognizing the are expected to participate in the seven-day, multi-sport games. positive impact that sport could have on the wounded dur- From an awareness standpoint, the Invictus Games have ing their recovery, he vowed to “steal” the idea and create a a big advantage over many other sporting events due to the similar event in the UK. glittering star power of Prince Harry, games founder and pa- The word Invictus is Latin for unconquered or unde- tron of the Invictus Games Foundation. The younger son of feated. Following the inaugural games in London, Prince Prince Charles and Princess Diana – and fifth in line to the Harry stated: “These Games have shone a spotlight on the British throne – Prince Harry is an international celebrity. He ‘unconquerable’ character of service men and women, their was inspired to launch an annual, Paralympic-style sporting families and the ‘invictus’ spirit.”

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In Toronto, the competitors will participate in 12 adaptive consequence of their service. sports, including archery, indoor rowing, power-lifting, road The Canadian team taking part in the 2017 games will be cycling, swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball, tennis the largest ever, with 100 members from across the country. and, new to the 2017 games, golf. Notably, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Unlike other large, international sporting events, Confederation and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Invictus Games are fully integrated, meaning some com- Vimy Ridge. Thus, the games will take on extra meaning and petitions feature both able-bodied and disabled present a special opportunity for Canadians to honour the competitors of both genders competing side-by-side. men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to keep All competitors are active duty service men and women or the country secure. veterans, who became ill or injured during or as a direct Invictus Games sporting events will be hosted at nine

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venues across Toronto. These include the Toronto Pan Am “There is so much pride [knowing] that Canada is host- Sports Centre and Ryerson’s Mattamy Athletic Centre. The ing the next Invictus Games,” said Mailloux in a release. “I 2017 Games will also showcase iconic Toronto sites such as know the military community will close ranks in support the Toronto Island Parks, Fort York National Historic Site of us, but I’m also confident that Canadians from coast and St. George’s Golf and Country Club. to coast will want to come out to support this inspiring Co-captains Captain Simon Mailloux and Master Corporal competition!” (Retired) Natacha Dupuis will lead the Canadian team. Both Closer to opening day, a torch relay – the first in the his- are coping with wounds resulting from their military service. tory of the Invictus Games – will take place. The relay will Competing in the games has helped them on their journeys span all 32 military bases in Canada, spreading to recovery. excitement and awareness every step of the way.

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Abilities Centre Inspires Whitby recreational centre takes inclusion to a new level with barrier-free design throughout and programming that serves not only people with disabilities but the entire community.

or the disability community, husband, the late Honourable Jim Leo Plue, executive director of the the concept of inclusion is cen- Flaherty, who was the federal Minister centre, recalled Mr. Flaherty gathering tral to the goal of opening of Finance in the Conservative gov- a group of Whitby citizens in 2000 Fdoors and creating opportunity. ernment from 2006 to 2014 and On- and posing the question: “We build All too often, the term inclu- tario’s Minister of Finance in the centres and buildings in our commu- sion is used in the context of the need Progressive Conservative administra- nity for all kinds of things, whether it to overcome barriers. But at the Abil- tion from 2001 to 2002. The couple be libraries or museums or art galleries ities Centre, a fully accessible, multi- took a personal interest in helping the or recreation centres, but what do we functional facility in Oshawa, Ontario, disabled as their son John, born in do for people who either physically inclusion is already reality. 1991, has a mental disability and cannot get into the buildings or attitu- The Abilities Centre is an innova- other health challenges. dinally are not even welcome there?” tive 125,000-square-foot complex that He said Flaherty went on to share offers sports, fitness, arts, life skills, re- his vision about a recreational centre search and educational opportunities. where everyone could come together A not-for-profit organization, its man- under the same conditions and with- date is to help people of all ages and out any barriers. abilities connect with others, improve It took more than a decade of plan- their health, increase their mobility ning, fundraising and construction, and follow their passions. but that informal get-together bore From its advanced, barrier-free de- fruit in 2012 when the facility doors sign to its many inclusive programs, finally swung open to the community. activities and services, the centre Visitors are welcomed by striking serves as a model for community architecture and a centre brimming recreation projects aimed at support- with accessibility features. Plue said ing needs and enriching lives. a key design objective was that there The inspiration for the Abilities would be “no place where some peo- Centre came from former Whitby- ple can go and others can’t due to

Oshawa MPP Christine Elliott and her barriers.” KASPI PHOTOGRAPHY

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Upon arrival, you notice the ample Corridors have colour-contrasted clude fitness equipment that’s smart- space for cars and busses to drop off floors, handrails and enlarged doors, card adjustable and wheelchair ac- and pick up passengers, not to men- while tactile walking surfaces aid cessible; change rooms with seating, tion an abundance of accessible park- navigation and call attention to po- lowered counters and shallow-depth ing spots. The spacious, open-concept tential hazards. sinks; and washrooms with wide lobby minimizes congestion when To help people find their way borderless showers. multiple wheelchairs and scooters are around, a multi-modal wayfinding sys- The wide array of programs avail- present, and offers uninterrupted tem has been implemented that en- able to Abilities Centre members views for easier course plotting. compasses brail, text, colour, icon includes Thrive, a signature day pro- From the lobby, ramps and eleva- signage and large site maps. gram for adults with disabilities. tors provide access to every floor. Other accessibility features in- Thrive is designed to meet the needs

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can once they’re given a chance.” Other programs for those with special needs include Time, a specialized exercise program for people with a range of neuromuscular conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and acquired brain injury. Wafer also points to the Abilities Centre’s “completely inclusive environment” as evidence that the facility raises the bar for centres in Canada. “Most other centres across the country are not designed for everybody. They’re designed for people with disabilities… I believe the Abilities Centre will be the model that governments look at in the future when funding new centres.” Since opening, the Abilities Centre has won numerous plaudits for its state-of-the-art accessibility. Notably, in 2013, it received an Award of Dis- tinction from the International Olympic Committee (IOC)/Interna- tional Paralympic Committee (IPC)/ International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS). The Abilities Centre was also a of those aged 21 and over who are no Mark Wafer is an Abilities Centre 2016 winner of the Ontario David C. longer eligible to receive services from board member as well as a Toronto Onley Award for Leadership in Acces- the secondary school system. The Tim Hortons franchise owner with sibility. program offers specialized instruction the remarkable record of having em- Funding for the $40 million Centre in the areas of life skills, the arts, ployed more than 125 people with came from the Federal Government sports, fitness and social recreation. disabilities in his stores in meaningful ($18 million), the Provincial Govern- Recently, Thrive began offering and competitively paid positions. ment ($3 million), the Town of employment readiness training to Wafer says the decision by the Abili- Whitby ($1 million), private donors, young adults seeking to develop em- ties Centre to expand into employ- community fund raising and private ployable skills and find work in the ment preparedness is a major step loan financing. community. As well, the centre has that takes the already highly regarded launched a new employment pre- facility to an entirely new level. paredness training program called “The employment piece is missing EmploymentWorks Canada that’s from most centres across the country. targeted specifically at young adults However, in order for a person with with Autism Spectrum Disorder an intellectual disability to live a full (ASD). The twice-a-week program life, to live to the best of their abilities, incorporates peer and co-worker they need to have a job.” support, and uses adult learning For someone with an intellectual principles to develop and practice disability, getting a job often starts social, communication and employ- with learning basic life skills, Wafer ment skills in a variety of workplace said, adding “they can always do settings and teams. much more than what you think they

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Margaret McLeod Sarah Thompson Jeff Healey John Gibbons Counsel Sam Sullivan David Hingsburger Lieutenant Colonel Edwin A. Baker Eugene Reimer Diane Roy 1993Rick Hansen 2000Morris Milner, Ph.D. 2009Gary and Jill Taylor Robert Wilson Jackson, M.D. Amy Doofenbaker, DVM Colette Bourgonje André Viger Tom Hainey Alan Dean Arnold Boldt 2001Ivy Granstrom 2010David Shannon William Cameron Jamie MacDougall, Ph.D. Jeff Tiessen Beryl Potter 1994 Rev. Stephanie McClellan Archie Allison Rev. Robert L. Rumball Jo-Anne Robinson Benoît Huot Bruce Halliday, M.D. Robert Steadward, Ph.D. Brian McKeever Albin Théophile Jousse, M.D. Mae2002 Brown and Joan Mactavish 2011Robin McKeever Jeremy Rempel Celia Southward 1995 Joanne (Bouw) Berdan Mona Winberg Jack Donohue Ann Caine Arlette Lefebvre, M.D. Brian Keown Tracey Ferguson Joanne Mucz 2003Dr. Charles Tator, M.D. Robert Hampson Vicki Keith Munro 2012Joyce Thompson 1996 Carlos Costa Walter Wu Johanna Johnson Raymond Cohen Jeff Adams David Lepofsky, LL.B., LL.M David Crombie Alice Laine/Audrey Morrice 2004Henry Wohler Stephanie Dixon David Onley Ramesh Ferris 1997 Peter Eriksson 2013 William John (Whipper Billy) Watson Jerry and Annie Johnston Lucy and Robert Fletcher Edmund Henry (Harry) Botterell M.D. Chantal Petitclerc Sudarshan Gautam The Honourable Lincoln Alexander 2005Patrick Jarvis The Honourable Vim Kochhar Gary Birch, Ph.D. Mark Wafer Jeneece Edroff 1998Frank Bruno Elisabeth Walker-Young Michael Edgson 2014 Chris Williamson H. Clifford Chadderton 2006June Hooper Leslie Lam Steven Fletcher Lauren Barwick Pier Morten Bernard Gluckstein 1999 Elizabeth Grandbois Allan Simpson Rick Mercer Joanne Smith 2015 2007Lauren Woolstencroft Adrian Anantawan Linda Crabtree 2008Dr. Geoff Fernie Daniel Westley

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CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME SPONSORED BY THE CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS 2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS THE CANADIAN DISABILITY HALL OF FAME recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made significant contributions assisting or enhancing the lives of physically disabled persons. Both physically disabled and non-disabled persons may be inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. Individuals are inducted into one of three categories: Builder, Achiever or Athlete. Nominations are considered on the basis of information provided. Please submit as detailed an account of the individual’s background as possible, including a résumé or biography and any additional material, such as newspaper clippings, testimonial letters, etc., to: Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons, 6 Garamond Court, Suite 265, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1Z5 Telephone: (416) 760-7351 • Fax: (416) 760-9405 • E-Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.cfpdp.com Please include your name, address and phone number. Nominations to be submitted no later than May 12, 2017. FUTURE EVENTS CANADIAN HELEN KELLER CENTRE AWARD LUNCHEON – APRIL 5, 2017

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