athletesfirst.ca Guest Blog: Language and Sport
I wrote a guest blog article, which is featured at www.athletesfirst.ca today, examining the language used in sport played by people with disabilities. Like the person-first language debate in the disability… [more]
Follow 2011 Parapan American Games Results
The Canadian team is beginning to arrive in Guadalajara, settle into village life, and get in some last minute training. I fly to Mexico early tomorrow morning, and am feeling very ready and excited… [more]
15 Top Canadian Athlete Blogs
As an athlete, I have been lucky enough to meet, and be inspired by, incredible people. Many of whom are athletes, on my own team and in other sports. As I juggle my studies, training and personal… [more]
athletesfirst.ca Guest Blog: Language and Sport
I wrote a guest blog article, which is featured at www.athletesfirst.ca today, examining the language used in sport played by people with disabilities. Like the person-first language debate in the disability community, the discussion about language in the Paralympic community can be fierce. I argued the merits of … [Read More...]
Follow 2011 Parapan American Games Results
The Canadian team is beginning to arrive in Guadalajara, settle into village life, and get in some last minute training. I fly to Mexico early tomorrow morning, and am feeling very ready and excited to begin competition on November 13. I will try and update everyone as much as I can during the Games, but you can … [Read More...]
15 Top Canadian Athlete Blogs
As an athlete, I have been lucky enough to meet, and be inspired by, incredible people. Many of whom are athletes, on my own team and in other sports. As I juggle my studies, training and personal life, I take a look at the exciting accomplishments of other Canadian athletes for fuel and perspective. Below are 15 … [Read More...]
“Josh” Finalist in Prestigious International Film Festival
The short documentary "Josh," by amazing Vancouver film maker Angelina Cantada, was accepted as a finalist in the 2011 MY HERO International Film Festival on Friday. Winners of the festival will be announced on November 7th; Angelina and I are very happy to be among the finalists in such a prestigious … [Read More...]
Bronze at 2011 Boccia Blast After Controversial Call
The 2011 Boccia Blast in London, Ontario came to a close on Sunday, as the best boccia players in Canada battled for the prestigious title. I am currently ranked number 19 in the world, and this was an important tune up event before the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico next month. Due to a … [Read More...]
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