About this Event
This National AccessAbility Week, Ampere is celebrating how STEAM makes work, life, and play more accessible in the Kawartha Lakes region, creating a stronger community and economy.
Join us on May 30th for a free, interactive community event featuring accessible sport, hands-on technology, and local supports—all designed to help people connect, explore, and experience accessibility in action.
Here’s what you can expect throughout the day:
Jon Thurston: Local Gold Medal, 2026 Paralympics, Wheelchair Curling
Fresh off his 2026 gold medal performance, Jon Thurston, a Dunsford native, will offer insights into both his athletic experiences and the broader impact of inclusive programming. He will also be available for a special meet-and-greet, where snap your photo with Jon (and his gold medal) and connect with a local athlete who has reached the world stage
Wynn Van Kooten : Local Wheelchair Basketball Athlete (and future champion)
Wynn is a local teen athlete whose journey is a powerful example of resilience, strength, and determination. Her life changed with a cancer diagnosis, but didn’t stop pursuing her passions - Wynn has continued to pursue sport and movement in new ways—most recently through wheelchair basketball. Wynn is leading a new generation of athletes who are helping shift perspectives around disability, ability, and inclusion, in sport and in community.
AccessAbility in Play
Wheelchair basketball clinic
Get rolling and try your skill at a wheelchair basketball clinic led by Tamara Steeves (4x Paralympian, and Gold Medalist, 2022 Commonwealth Games) and Eric Voss (Silver Medalist, Canada Games).
Senior and Accessible Yoga:
Enhance mobility (and find your Zen) with this yoga experience designed for seniors and people living with disabilities.
AccessAbility in Work
Experience a new world of disability inclusion in the workplace, from incredible technology to AI tools and Ampere programming!
- Get the most out of voice assistants
- Explore AI tools PLUS hardware, from the Be My Eyes app to screen readers and magnifiers!
- See demonstrations of innovative assistive devices
- Learn about upcoming programs for employers and job seekers that build experience, provide funding and support a more inclusive Canadian economy
AccessAbility in Life
Across our region, there’s a network of incredible organizations working towards a more inclusive community - Ampere is proud to be part of it, and to give you the chance to see Accessibility in Motion, in Kawartha Lakes, with:
- Community Care
- Homestead
- Early Years
- ParticipACTION
- Community Living
- Autism Resources Kawartha (ARK)
- Kawartha Lakes Sports Council
- CMHA HKPR
- And much, much more!
AccessAbility in Motion is a launch event for National AccesssAbility week that is free, and fun for all ages!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
I E Weldon Secondary School, 24 Weldon Road, Kawartha Lakes, Canada
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