Inclusion Services

VOLT Hockey: Hockey for All Abilities

The City of Oshawa is excited to offer VOLT Hockey, an adaptive and inclusive program supported by Variety Village. VOLT hockey is played in specially designed motorized chairs, making it accessible to individuals who may not have had the chance to participate in team sports before.

Oshawa's VOLT Hockey Program

Oshawa's VOLT Hockey program is available for person ages 11 and older. Previous hockey experience is not required and all equipment is provided. Personal support workers and assistive devices are welcome. To learn more about this program and how to register, email the Inclusion Services Coordinator or call 905 436-3311 ext. 2162.

Inclusion Support for activeOshawa registered programs

The City of Oshawa provides accessible and inclusive recreation opportunities for participants of all abilities.

1 to 1 or 1 to 2 support can be requested for participants who benefit from additional support to be successful in a typical recreational program. Requests are processed in the order they are received and based on the availability of inclusion staff. Support is not guaranteed. Participants may provide their own support staff to assist if desired.

All participants requesting inclusion support are required to complete the Inclusion Services Participant Profile. The Inclusion Coordinator will confirm if the request for inclusion support has been fulfilled.

Inclusion support may be beneficial if the participant:

receives additional support at school
receives support at home for basic care
engages in behaviour that could affect the safety of themselves or others
is associated with a support agency

Register for Inclusion Support

You can request 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 inclusion support for any registered program listed in the activeOshawa Recreation Guide. Sign up for your program/camp of choice and the corresponding inclusion support course.

The South Oshawa Community Centre Pool is currently closed for an extended reconstruction project. The ongoing construction may result in noise and dust around the facility. Staff will make every effort to adapt camp programming to minimize impact on participants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Additional Inclusion Support Information

External support workers

Participants may provide their own external support workers to assist them. Families that use an external support worker must cover any extra costs the support worker incurs related to a program. We may request personal information from the support worker for emergencies.

External support workers must submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (within the last six months) and proof of valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification to the Inclusion Services Coordinator.

What to do if I'm going to be absent?

If the participant of inclusion services will be absent, contact the Inclusions Services Coordinator at 905-436-3311, ext. 2162.

Inclusion Services forms

Inclusion Services Participant Profile (mandatory)
Consent to Care (if required)
Outside Support Worker Release (if required)
Medication Administration Request (if required)
Consent for Assistance in Administering an Epi-Pen (if required)

Inclusion Support for City programs and services

We are committed to developing an inclusive community by providing accessible programs and services in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

Learn about our other inclusive programs and services:

Recreation subsidy programs for more information on financial assistance available for recreation and culture programs.
Accessible programs and services.
Lakeview Park Beach for information about our beach access mat.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors

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