Inclusion Services

Inclusion Support for activeOshawa registered programs

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

1:1 or 1:2 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 1:1 or 1:2 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.

Additional Inclusion Support Information

External support workers

External support workers can attend all programs. The family that the external support worker represents must cover any extra costs 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. 2620.

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 Services Leisure Activities

Inclusion Family and Friends Public Swims

These public swim times are dedicated to individuals of all abilities and their families and friends. Mobility devices with clean wheel will be permitted on the pool deck. Caregivers are responsible for providing one on one support in the pool as needed. Typical public swim rules and fees apply. Offered at the Delpark Homes Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre.

View our Family and Friends Swim Social Narrative for more information.

Family and Friends Public Swim Schedule
Day	Time	Location
Wednesday	6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	South Oshawa Community Centre

For more information, please contact the Inclusion Services Coordinator or call 905 436-3311 ex. 2620.

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.