Resources Staff recently participated in a special session of Volt hockey at the Children’s Arena in Oshawa. VOLT Hockey is an inclusive and adaptive form of hockey, specifically designed for individuals of varied abilities.
This unique sport is played in specially designed chairs, providing an accessible platform for children who may not have had the chance to engage in team sports before. For many of these children, it is their first opportunity to learn valuable life skills such as team building, competition and social inclusion. These types of opportunities are critical, given that 52% of children with a disability report they have no friends. The session enabled our staff to gain an understanding and appreciation of the positive impact that this game has on participants including how much fun it is. At the end of the session an informal brainstorming session was held with the organizers and our staff to gather ideas on how to better make use of the program. For all who attended it was fun and educational for all!
