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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2010 Mobility CupThere are still spaces available at this year’s Mobility Cup, Canada's international regatta for sailors with disabilities. We have a total of 3 (three) spaces available in our Silver Fleet and 2 (two) in our Gold. We really want to get the word out to anyone with an interest in adaptive sailing to give them the opportunity to be a part of this year’s exciting event so if you do know of any one interested in participating this year please ask them to get in touch with me as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your continued commitment and support of the DSA-BC and the Mobility Cup. Sincerely, Farah Sheriffdeen Event Assistant Disability Foundation Suite 207- 3077 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9 604-688-6464 ext. 111
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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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Queens Quay Disabled SailingProgram Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Volunteers that have worked hard all season
Please come join us for a day of fun and BBQ
Feel free to invite your family and friends! Queens Quay Club House
283 Queens Quay West
1pm to 5pm
Saturday August 28th 2010 RSVP @ 416.214.0358
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Upcoming EventsQQDSP will be ending the season August 31, however will remain open with reduced hours during the month of September, operating on the days Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun. Aug. 28 - Volunteer Barbecue, QQDSP Sept. 11 - Around the Island III, QQDSP Sept. 11/12 - Y-Knot Regatta, Lake George, New York Sept. 13-17 - Mobility Cup 2010, Vancouver, BC Sept. 25 - End of Season Banquet, QQDSP TBD - DSAO Annual General Meeting 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.
