Global Week of Inclusion

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Global Week Of Inclusion

For Global Week of Inclusion July 19 to 25, join us, as we demand a more inclusive world, because an inclusive world is a stronger, better world for everyone. Now, more than ever, we need to come together for inclusion. We are better together.

#ChooseToInclude, win a TimCard!

Join our Global Week of Inclusion Photo Challenge to be entered into a draw for a $50 TimCard. To enter, follow these three simple steps:

1.Take a photo of yourself (on your own, or with friends/family, if safe to do so) holdinga sign that reads “I #ChooseToInclude”

2.Post the photo (make sure the sign, message and your face are visible) to social mediawith #ChooseToInclude & @SpecialOCanada

3.Tag one friend encouraging them to #ChooseToInclude with you.

Winners will be announced the week of July 27, 2020.

Mike and Ryan's Team Hoops + Chip & Putt - Virtual Games

Special Olympics Ontario is proud to host another Virtual Games Competition for all athletes and teams to join in some fun, competitive sport and health challenges! From July 16 – August 8, we are hosting basketball and golf online challenges for athletes and/or teams to submit scores. Great opportunity for programs that are resuming this summer to incorporate some fun activities and challenges by practicing and then submitting scores by the deadline!

These activities can be done indoors and outdoors, especially with the nice summer weather that we are having. Whether indoors or out, make sure that your challenge area is safe to do any activities and always be sure to keep hydrated and use sunscreen when outside!

Basketball Challenge - Game of 21

https://sovirtualgames.ca/htg_games/13976

Golf Challenge - Putting

https://sovirtualgames.ca/htg_games/13977

Healthy at Home & Return to Program Survey

Special Olympics Ontario wants to ensure that we continue to support all our coaches, volunteers and athletes while some members return to in-person programming and other programs remain virtual. We want to make sure that we develop resources that are useful and relevant to your changing needs and want to hear your feedback!

Please complete this anonymous survey to help us support you and develop our programming moving forward.

The survey closes on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.

Click here to complete the survey.

Thank you for everyone who put in nominations and participated this year. We want to congratulate everyone! Please Click here to view the list of award recipients.

We will be celebrating at a future date and highlighting the recipients individually - stay tuned!

Introduction to Athlete Leadership Course

Are you new to Athlete Leadership? Take your first step into Athlete Leadership with the Introduction to ALPs course! This course touches on governance roles for athletes along with how to use social media, speaking in front of an audience and tips for speaking. It also includes advice on how to live and eat healthy!

Click here to register.

SOCIAL CLUB

WITH CHANTEL AND DOREEN

Summer Series Happening Weekly - Next One is: July 26

Doreen and Chantel have been hosting a Social Club Summer Series every Monday at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

Next week's topic: Join Chantel and Doreen this Monday and get to know your fellow athletes. This week we will be sharing out favourite items with the group to create a time capsule of all our favourite Special Olympics memories.

Reveal Your Champion Summer Series Workout

Tuesday, July 20

7:00 PM Eastern Time

Work on your strength this Tuesday with Fareed and Grace! Week 3 of Reveal Your Champion Summer sessions focuses on getting stronger!

Join us this Tuesday at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Zoom for a 30 minute workout and cool down activity of practicing balance!

Click here to register!

LIVE WELL WEDNESDAYS

WITH MARYANNE AND REBECCA

Wednesday, July 21

5:00 PM Eastern Time

Learn more on sport injury prevention. We will talk about using the correct form when working out, understanding why it is important to stretch and the importance of having days of rest.

https://soontar.io/live-well-wednesdays

Virtual FUNFitness

Wednesday, July 28

7:00 PM Eastern Time

On Zoom!

Special Olympics Ontario is excited to host a Virtual FUNfitness session! Athletes will join our Clinical Director, Susan, to learn how to get ready to return to sports.

This session will help us:

- Learn about the benefits of being active

- Learn how to get more active in easy ways

- Learn 3 exercises that target several key muscles and more!

Click here to register.

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates – Booking your second vaccine appointment

Special Olympics Ontario continues to support people with an intellectual disability (ID) who are having trouble booking their first and/or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine appointment. There are two ways to request support with booking a vaccine appointment:

1. Using the website: www.vaccinesupport.ca

2. Using the phone line: 1-888-333-5515 ext. 329

Many Public Health Units across Ontario have also recently updated their eligibility to book your second dose of the vaccine as follows:

Individuals are eligible to book their second dose 28 days after their first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
Individuals are eligible to book their second dose 8 weeks after their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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