Abilities Centre

Abilities Centre 125,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art fully accessible centre offering sports, fitness, arts & life skills. ft. facility in Whitby, Ontario.
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Abilities Centre is a vibrant, inclusive community hub where people of all ages and abilities come together to connect, learn, and grow. From sports, fitness, and arts to education, research, and life skills programs, everything we do is about creating opportunities in a welcoming, energetic space. Our story began in August 2000, when Christine Elliott and the late Honourable Jim Flaherty imagined

a place that would break down barriers and open doors for the over 15% of Canadians living with a disability. They dreamed of a state-of-the-art facility where inclusion was the standard and where people could thrive together. With the support of dedicated volunteers, all levels of government, private donors, and our community, that dream became reality. Ground broke in May 2010, and by June 2012 we opened the doors to our 125,000 sq. Fast forward to today, and our facility has been recognized as one of the most accessible buildings in the world! Abilities Centre is a not-for-profit and registered charity, proudly recognized with the 2016 Ontario David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. Our work is fuelled by the belief that when everyone can participate, our whole community benefits - and that’s the future we’re building, every day.

05/31/2026

Our final story for National Accessibility Week is now airing on CP24 Toronto's Breaking News, and we ended the series by asking one simple question.

What does accessibility mean to you?

We invited members of our community to finish the sentence "Accessibility is...", and the responses were honest, powerful, and beautifully varied.

Accessibility is belonging. Accessibility is opportunity. Accessibility is being seen, heard, and welcomed exactly as you are.

Every answer was a reminder that accessibility means something different to each of us, and that's exactly why it matters. As our National Accessibility Week comes to a close, we want to keep the conversation going. We'd love to hear from you.

Finish the sentence in the comments: Accessibility is...

Your voice is part of the bigger picture, and the more we share, the more we learn from one another.

You can watch the full series on CP24 or on our social channels. Thank you for being part of this week with us.

A heartfelt thank you to our Community Sponsors for National Accessibility Week: Ambient Mechanical and TFH Special Need...
05/31/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Community Sponsors for National Accessibility Week: Ambient Mechanical and TFH Special Needs Toys.

These are the vendor teams who keep our facilities running and our programs thriving, often behind the scenes. Their work makes it possible for us to welcome, serve, and celebrate the community we're here for, and their support of National Accessibility Week reflects the same care they bring to their work every day.

Thank you for being the steady hands behind everything we do.



[Image: Text reads: Thank you to our community partners for National Accessibility Week. The logos for TFH and Ambient are stacked below.]

A huge thank you to SolutionStack, our Strategic Partner for National Accessibility Week.SolutionStack's support goes we...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to SolutionStack, our Strategic Partner for National Accessibility Week.

SolutionStack's support goes well beyond a single week. They are a true partner to our centre, supporting us in many different ways throughout the year and helping us continue to grow, evolve, and serve our community. We are so grateful for their belief in what we do and the steady hand they bring to our work.

Thank you for being in this with us, today and every day.



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05/31/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ontario Power Generation for your generous support of National Accessibility Week.

From the stories we shared to the events we hosted, OPG's partnership helped make this entire week possible. Your commitment to inclusion and to the communities you serve is felt in every corner of what we do, and we are grateful to have you with us.

Thank you for powering a more inclusive future, in every sense of the word.



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A huge thank you to Meridian Credit Union, one of our Principle Partners for National Accessibility Week, and the presen...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to Meridian Credit Union, one of our Principle Partners for National Accessibility Week, and the presenting sponsor of our Spring Market.

Your support helped us close out the week in the best possible way, by championing the disability-led small businesses, artists, and makers shaping our community. Partners like Meridian Credit Union make moments like these possible, and we're so grateful for their belief in this work.

Thank you for investing in the entrepreneurs shaping our community.



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05/31/2026

A huge thank you to Element Fleet Management, one of our Principle Partners for National Accessibility Week, and the presenting sponsor of our Community Research Show 'n' Tell.

Your support helped power both our week-long celebration and one of its standout events, where community members, researchers, and partners came together to share the work shaping a more inclusive future. Element Fleet Management's commitment to accessibility shows up in meaningful, tangible ways, and we're grateful for it.

Thank you for helping us turn ideas into impact.



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A huge thank you to CAA, one of our Principle Partners for National Accessibility Week.Your support helped bring this we...
05/31/2026

A huge thank you to CAA, one of our Principle Partners for National Accessibility Week.

Your support helped bring this week to life and reflects a genuine commitment to building a more inclusive community. Partners like CAA remind us that accessibility is something we build together, and we're grateful to have you alongside us.

Thank you for believing that everyone deserves to belong.



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05/31/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsors for National Accessibility Week: TACC, Fieldgate Developments, and Paradise Developments.

Your support made this entire week possible, from the stories we shared to the events we hosted and the conversations we sparked. Your impact is immense, and your commitment to accessibility and inclusion is helping shape a more inclusive Canada for everyone.

Together, we're building a more inclusive Canada.



[Image: Text reads: Thank you to our presenting sponsors for National Accessibility Week. The logos for TACC Developments, Fieldgate Developments, and Paradise Developments logos are staked below.]

05/30/2026

Our fourth story for National Accessibility Week is now airing on CP24 Toronto's Breaking News, and this one shines a light on accessible employment.

This video looks at what it really means to build workplaces where people of all abilities can thrive. Accessible employment is about more than getting through the door. It's about meaningful work, equitable opportunities, and creating environments where employees feel supported, valued, and set up to succeed.

When workplaces are designed with accessibility in mind, everyone benefits. Teams become stronger, more creative, and more reflective of the communities they serve. And for the individuals who too often face barriers to employment, it opens the door to careers, confidence, and independence.

You can catch this story on CP24 or on our social channels. We have one more story still to come before the week wraps up.

On Friday morning, Abilities Centre joined other local leaders at the Intelligent Communities Forum held at OPG. Michael...
05/29/2026

On Friday morning, Abilities Centre joined other local leaders at the Intelligent Communities Forum held at OPG. Michael Cvitkovic, Abilities Centre president and CEO was a panellist, discussing how accessibility and inclusion are important components of an intelligent community.



[Image 1: Michael speaks during the panel discussion.

Image 2: Michael Cvitkovic, Karey Anne Large, Sheila Hall, and David Tyndall pose next to the Intelligent Community banner.]

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1 Jim Flaherty Street
Whitby, ON
L1N0J2

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