"When people think of people with disabilities, they always think in terms of limitations. They never think about the possibilities." - Toronto Blind Tennis player
"I was told that I didn't fit the 'demographic'. That scarred me after he said that. It is a reminder, that based on me being BLACK, I don't make the cut. This is the reason I coach now, so this doesn't happen to anyone of color." - founding member of Change Through Sport
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Change Through Sport
For over 10 years, we have addressed racial, socio-economical, and accessibility barriers to participation in sports with the Rexdale, and visually impaired and blind communities in Toronto.
As we expand our work in Montreal and Barrie, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the work ahead of us and invite you to join us in creating a more just and equitable world!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.22.2025
The 2025-2026 Rexdale Volleyball Program is now open for registrations!!! To register, click here. Once again, thank you to the Nike Community Impact Fund and Jamaal Magloire Foundation for supporting this year's program!
9.14.2025
We hosted a recognition event to thank the support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for awarding us a Seed Grant to develop a blind tennis module to grow the game and keep VIPs active! Thank you to the Honourable Raymond Cho MPP from North Scarborough riding and our community for coming out to celebrate this news with us!
8.27.2025
We are so excited to welcome Nike Community Impact Fund and Jamaal Magloire Foundation as new partners! With their support, we will be offering more sessions this 2025-2026 season to increase access for our Rexdale youth in the sport of volleyball. Stay tuned to our website for registration information.
7.10.2025
We are thrilled to announce that Canadian Women & Sport will be supporting our new FunFitGirls program in Barrie this summer. This will be a multi-sport program which also offers leadership development for our participants! Stay tuned for more news!
6.13.2025
Keep Up contest is back! Get active with us in June by participating in our Challenges as we release them and win prizes - see the details for our 1st challenge: blind tennis. This opportunity is made possible by ParticipACTION.
3.28.2025
Welcome back Priscilla Gagné from the 2024 Paris Paralympics! We are excited to start another block of self defense sessions for the youth at Teen Haven with you at the helm.
1.16.2025
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Right to Play Canada to support a new skating pilot in Barrie, Ontario for indigenous youth. Contact Coach Leah for more details!
Jaki Ellis, a former Canadian National Team Member, conducts a volleyball clinic with Rexdale youth and gifts her national jersey away!
TORONTO BLIND TENNIS UPDATE
Location: Iroquois Tennis Club (295 Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON)
Times: Sundays from 3:00PM - 5:00PM (twice a month)
To register, contact: jerome@changethroughsportcanada.com
Must RSVP with Coach Jerome. Spots are limited.
REXDALE VOLLEYBALL UPDATE
2025-2026 Indoor Season is here!!!
Location: North Kipling Community Centre (2 Rowntree Road)
Schedule: Sundays from 7:15pm - 9:15pm
Who: youth living in Rexdale, ages 13-17
Costs: free
See Oct to Dec 2025 dates here.
We are always looking for people of character to work alongside our participants and players, and from behind the scene. Join us!
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To utilize sports to create access to new opportunities for vulnerable communities in Canada. Learn more about our work at About Us.