Abilities Centre

08/31/2026

Breakfast Television is coming to Abilities Centre! Members are invited to be part of the magic tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, as two live segments are filmed right here in Whitby: one at 7:50 a.m. and another at 8:20 a.m.

Lace up and stop by to watch the cameras roll in person, or tune in from home on Citytv and see Abilities Centre shine on live television.



[Image: Breakfast Television is coming to Abilities Centre! Tuesday, September 1, live at 7:50 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. The Breakfast Television logo and sun graphic on a white background with navy, blue, yellow, and magenta accents.]

08/20/2026

Abilities Centre is investing in a better experience for its members and community.

From Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30, the facility will be closed for planned maintenance, staff training, and a deep clean. All programs, drop-in activities, and facility access will be paused during this time.

Abilities Centre reopens Monday, August 31 at 6 a.m., ready to welcome everyone back.



[Image: Abilities Centre logo above the text that reads, "Reminder Abilities Centre will be closed from Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30. Reopening details for Monday, August 31 at 6 a.m. A line illustration of the building is in the middle.]

08/19/2026

Coming soon: The HUR Fall Prevention Program.

This 12-week program uses HUR equipment to support strength, balance and confidence through safe, progressive training. Sessions run twice a week, giving participants time to build steady progress and move through daily activities with greater ease.

Classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting September 29 and running through December 17. That's 24 classes over 12 weeks.

Registration is open now: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/abilities/activity/search/detail/5071?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true



[Image: Abilities Centre graphic for HUR Fall Prevention, September 29 to December 17, 12-week program, above a photo of blue-and-black HUR exercise equipment in a fitness studio.]

08/19/2026

Some accessibility barriers are easy to see. Others are built into the way spaces, services, and everyday practices operate.

In this video, Mubina Jaffer shares how Abilities Centre supports organizations through Accessibility Consulting, disability inclusion workshops, and accessible space audits.

From staff education and self-reflection to reviewing physical spaces and providing practical recommendations, each service helps organizations better understand where barriers exist and what meaningful change can look like.

Ready to see where your organization stands? Contact Abilities Centre’s Accessibility Consulting team at [email protected] to learn more.



[Video description: Mubina Jaffer explains the accessibility services offered by Abilities Centre, including Accessibility Consulting, disability inclusion workshops, and physical space audits. She describes how organizations receive practical recommendations to improve accessibility.]

08/18/2026

What does it really take to dismantle ableism?

During the National Accessibility Week symposium held in partnership with Region of Durham, we heard disability advocates share their perspectives on the barriers people with disabilities still face and what meaningful change can look like.

Watch the full Dismantling Ableism: Durham Accessibility Symposium on our YouTube channel.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEIT85ZYblI

Ableism isn't just an attitude. It's built into policies, spaces, a...

08/17/2026

Physical activity can look different for everyone.

The Physical Literacy & Inclusion Workshop offers practical ways to make activities more inclusive and meaningful for people of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Participants learn through discussion and hands-on activities, with strategies they can take back and use with the people they support.

Interested in learning more? visit https://abilitiescentre.org/programs/lead-canada/pl-i-workshop

[Image: Graphic promoting the Physical Literacy & Inclusion Workshop at Abilities Centre. An illustration shows a group of people gathered in a gym during an activity. Text reads, “Making physical activity more inclusive” and “Physical Literacy & Inclusion Workshop.” The Abilities Centre logo appears at the bottom.]

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Alex Bevacqua on an incredible debut at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Competing in his first Nationals, Alex delivered results to be proud of: Gold in all-around powerlifting, gold in bench press (300 lbs), silver in deadlift (413 lbs), and bronze in squat weight (281 lbs).

Abilities Centre is proud to celebrate Alex, a Thrive program participant, and this milestone in his powerlifting journey.



[Image: Alex Bevacqua is performing a barbell squat on stage at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, wearing a red competition singlet, spotted by an official and a coach.]

08/10/2026

Coming soon: The HUR Fall Prevention Program.

This 12-week program uses HUR equipment to support strength, balance and confidence through safe, progressive training. Sessions run twice a week, giving participants time to build steady progress and move through daily activities with greater ease.

Classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting September 29 and running through December 17. That's 24 classes over 12 weeks.

The full program is $132 plus tax, which works out to $11 per week or $5.50 per class.

Registration is now open: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/abilities/Activity_Search/5071



[Image: Abilities Centre graphic for HUR Fall Prevention, $11 per week, September 29 to December 17, 12-week program, above a photo of blue and black HUR exercise equipment in a fitness studio.]

08/07/2026

The barriers that matter most are often the ones nobody’s asked about yet.

In this video, Accessibility Consulting’s Mubina Jaffer takes viewers inside that process, showing how Abilities Centre partners with organizations to uncover barriers hiding in plain sight, from physical spaces to the policies and daily practices behind them.

The payoff isn’t a report that sits in a drawer. It’s action organizations can actually take.

Ready to see where your organization stands? Contact Abilities Centre’s Accessibility Consulting team at [email protected] to learn more.



[Video description: Mubina explains what Accessibility Consulting is and how the team supports organizations in identifying barriers and improving accessibility.]

08/06/2026

Applications are now open for Pathways 2 Employment, Fall 2026.

P.2.E is a person-centered employment program supporting individuals with disabilities who are seeking meaningful and sustainable employment in Durham Region. Participants identify their strengths, interests and career goals while building the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace, guided by the principles of supported employment.

Learning takes place both at Abilities Centre and at host site locations across the community, giving participants real-world experience in communication, time management, problem-solving, teamwork and more.

To be eligible, applicants must identify as having a disability, be 16 years of age or older, and not currently be employed or enrolled in school or training programs.

The program runs from September 9 to the week of November 30, including three weeks of intensive workshops with First Aid and CPR training, followed by an eight-week externship in Durham Region.

Applications close August 12. Contact [email protected] for the full information package, including fees and program details.



[Image: Abilities Centre graphic reading Pathways 2 Employment, Applications now open, above a photo of a young man wearing a mask, beanie, and teal apron working with metal food service trays in a kitchen setting.]