Welcome to DSAO!The Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario (DSAO) is dedicated to providing people living with a disability the opportunity to learn about and enjoy sailing. DSAO is a non-profit charitable organization founded, organised and run by people with disabilities and is uniquely attuned to the needs and desires of its participants. DSAO's mission: - To provide sailing opportunities for Ontarians regardless of disabilities or age.
- To provide unique, enjoyable experiences for its participants which include opportunities for social, recreational, rehabilitative and competitive activities.
- To build confidence, self-esteem and enhance independence for people with mobility or other impairments.
- To facilitate integration of disabled and able-bodied recreation and competition.
The success of sailing as a recreational and rehabilitation program for the disabled is evident in both the growing numbers of people with disabilities that participate in these programs, and in the enthusiastic support that DSA-Ontario has already received from the disabled communities, organizations and funding agencies. Supporters are inspired by the realization that the lakes and oceans of Canada serve as a great healer and equalizer – people with mobility impairments can leave their wheelchairs (and their disabilities) behind, and enjoy the independence and freedom that one experiences when wind, sun and spray join forces to make a perfect sailing day. |
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Michael Townsend On Wednesday, May 26th, Michael Townsend passed away. Michael was the Peterborough Representative on the DSAO Board of Directors and was instrumental in intiating the Peterborough Demo Weekend that ran successfully for 3 years and touched and impacted local residents. This was the precursor to Peterborough Able Sail, a goal Michael had been striving towards. The board of directors of DSAO will miss Michael very much. A celebration of Michael's life will be at the Lakefield College School on Friday August 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Read more...>> |
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Ontario Sailing’s 1st Annual Golf ClassicPut together a Foursome and enjoy a game of golf at Ontario Sailing's First Annual Golf Classic in support of The Hans Fogh Fund presented by Velux Five Oceans and hosted by Ontario Sailing with Official Media Sponsor Canadian Yachting Magazine Wednesday Afternoon, 15 September 2010, at Piper's Heath Golf Course, Milton, Ontario. The fee for each foursome is $800 and includes 18 holes of golf, registration bag, golf cart, BBQ lunch, and buffet dinner. Buy a Special Passport for an additional $30 and get two mulligans and a raffle ticket. Your contribution towards the Hans Fogh Fund will allow Ontario Sailing to provide enhanced training and support for Ontario high performance sailors. A limited number of Sponsorship and Silent Auction opportunities are still available. Contact Kathy, Ontario Sailing at 1-888-672-7245 extension 227 or
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QQDSP Accessible ParkingIf you have a Blue disabled parking permit, you can take advantage of accessible parking spaces in any Harbourfront Center parking lots, including P3 which is the closest to QQDSP (north side of Queens Quay West north of QQDSP). Parking in the disabled spots is $2. a day. |
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By clicking on the Canada Helps logo above, you can make a donation through the Canada Helps charity to DSAO. A receipt will be issued from the processing organization CanadaHelps.org.
