Project Echo

Josh Dueck was named Canada's Paralympic Team's Chef de Mission for Beijing 2022 Winter Games. He talks about being brave in the face of adversity, we would love to hear how you have taken on the different challenges this winter has presented, and in what ways you have been able to remain both physically and mentally healthy during these challenging times? #Accesibility #Parasport #Paralympics #Participation #ProjectEcho #JoinTheConversation at https://theechoproject.org/forum/59/138

Have you listened to the podcast series "A Winning Mindset"? The IPC has teamed up with some incredible Paralympians to talk about the lessons they have learned through participating in the Paralympics. We would love to hear what kinds of stories you have with para sport and how you keep "A Winning Mindset" #AWinningMindset #JoinTheConversation https://theechoproject.org/forum/58/137 http://ow.ly/dVPy50CQ1MU

Did you hear? Last week we announced our new partner Canadian Disability Advocates! To find out more about the organization visit their website www.canadiandisabilityadvocates.com or call for a free consultation 1-888-232-0232

International Day of Persons with Disabilities was on December 3rd, but the conversation doesn't stop there! We want to learn about your experience with para sport. Join the conversation at theechoproject.org #accessibility #parasport #research #JoinTheConversation

At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canadian Renee Foessel won three medals in field events, winning a gold in discus, silver in shot put, and bronze in javelin. Do you remember watching the Parapan American Games in 2015? What is your favorite memory from the games? #projectEcho #ChangeTheGame #parasport #majorSportEvents #disability #accessibility #inclusion #disabiltySport #JoinTheConversation

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), #Paris2024 announced its campaign to introduce emojis for all Paralympic sports! What are your thoughts of the new emojis?#ParaEmojis2024 @Paris2024

The International Paralympic Committee recently released a global reference on accessibility for Olympic and Paralympic organizers to further inclusivity at the games! Event accessibility can impact spectators and participants alike. Join the conversation at theechoproject.org to share your experiences with accessibility and what you would like to see at upcoming events. #projectEcho #changeTheGame #parasport #megaSportEvent #majorSportEvents #hamilton2026 #disability #inclusion #participation #accessibility #disabilities #parasport #physicalActivity #research #joinTheConversation

At the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games there were 239 game records broken during the eight days of competition. With the Birmingham 2020 Commonwealth games fast approaching, do you think many game records will be broken by para-athletes? #projectEcho #ChangeTheGame #paraSport #megaSportEvent #majorSportEvents #JoinTheConversation #birmingham2022 #parapanAmericanGames

The #QuestForGold program is an Ontario government-funded program that provides financial assistance to high-performance athletes. #MelanieHawtin, 2016 #Paralympic #Basketball #athlete, shares her thoughts on Quest for Gold, "Quest for Gold has played a major part in my success as a #highPerformance athlete. Without the support of Quest for Gold, I would not be where I am today". Do you think the #Ontario #government is doing enough to support parasport athletes? How can the government provide better support? #inclusion #participation #accessibility #disabilities #parasport #physicalActivity #research #joinTheConversation #projectEchohttps://theechoproject.org/forum/58/127g (Link in BIO)

Mental Health Day was only a few days ago, but the importance of advocating for mental health is an everyday task. Research has shown that physical activity has a positive impact on mental health, therefore increasing accessibility to physical activity for all is equally as important. Major sport events often claim to increase sport participation, but the research doesn't confirm that. Do you believe having games in your city HAS or WILL improve access to sport participation for all? #hamilton2026 #Birmingham2022 #accessibility #inclusion #participation #projectecho talk to us at https://theechoproject.org/forum/58/73

From October 23rd to the 25th, the 43rd annual Canadian Sport Awards was hosted virtually by AthletesCAN. Para-swimmer Danielle Kisser was honoured with the People's Choice Award for Most Viral Moment of the Year and Paralympic coach Jean Laroche won the Leadership in Sport Award. What are some other viral moments that promote inclusivity that you have seen within the sports community? #inclusion #participation #accessibility #disabilities #parasport #physicalActivity #research #joinTheConversation @AthletesCAN

Do you agree with @LibbyClegg's statement? Has para-sport come a long way? Has it gone far enough? share your thoughts on http://theechoproject.org/ #projectecho #voicesofchange #changethegame #disibility #parasport #hamilton2026 #birmingham2022

Are you excited about The Commonwealth Games and the advances they have made to improve the games, particularly for parasports? @katzt #Hamilton2026 #projectecho #Birmingham2022 #disability #parasport #commonwealth games. Join the conversation http://theechoproject.org

Did you know the first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930, but parasport was not fully included until the 2002 Games? http://theechoproject.org/ #projectecho #changethegame #parasport #megasportevent #majorsportevents #hamilton2026 #disability

Did you listen to the presentation for the Hamilton 2026 Commonwealth bid http://hamilton2026.ca What are your opinions on hosting another set of major Games in Ontario? Lend your voice to the research, join the conversation http://theechoproject.org #projectecho #hamiltonbid

Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund will provide support based on need in the form of grants which will go towards covering programming and operational requirements to enable safe sport and play across the country. Open for applications until October 4, the fund is available to eligible organizations who demonstrate the greatest need. HAS YOUR ORGANIZATION APPLIED YET? Catch the entire article on http://theechoproject.org/ or visit https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/sport-relief-fund to apply. #Projectecho #disbility #physicalactivity #accessibility #inclusion #Hamiltoncommonwealthbid

There is a lot of literature to either advocate for and reject the claims of legacy and leveraging successes of major sporting games. Teddy's article draws from the Toronto Pan Am Games to give an example of how a successful Games legacy can provide tangible long lasting solutions to the inequalities faced by marginalized communities. Do you agree that the same benefits could be experienced by Hamilton residents? Do you agree that the 2026 Commonwealth Games, could be a solution for Hamilton's high unemployment, accessibility issues, and reconciliation with First Nations People? We encourage debate and a variety of opinions on this matter. Ultimately it is your voice that should have the most weight, go to https://theechoproject.org/ to lend your voice. Read Teddy Katz's article here: https://hamilton2026.ca/teddy-katz/

Let us take this opportunity to wish all the youth with disabilities and their caregivers a happy international youth day! #physicalactivity #participation #returntosport #paraathletes #parasport #inclusion #accessibility #youthday #disability #research https://theechoproject.org/

TAKE THE #TUESDAYCHALLENGE Can you list 5 para-athletes on their way to Tokyo 2021 Paralympics? Catch this engaging conversation on the media representation of athletes with disabilities and para-sport, on the ProjectECHO website at https://theechoproject.org

What is the best way to report on para athletes' stories? Do we begin with the story of their disability or do we solely report on their sporting accomplishment? Catch the entire recording of this exciting conversation on https://theechoproject.org/forum

Is it a case of "build it and they'll come" when it comes to para-sport viewership? Visit our website to view the session we had on media representation of athletes with disabilities and para-sport. https://theechoproject.org/forum #eliteathletes #parasport #participation #disability

It is never too late to share this again! We hope you're able to stay active. https://cdpp.ca/get-involved Get In Motion is free, telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching for Canadian adults with a physical disability... #coviddisability