A Sampling of Online Resources
AUDIODYESSY
http://tinyurl.com/4unqhx
This is a music- and rhythm- based computer game that relies only on audio cues, which means that players who are blind or have low vision can enjoy it. Created by students at MIT and in Singapore, the game lets you become a hip, happening disc jockey with the sizzling name of Vinyl Scorcher. You must layer sounds to create songs for a dance party – and timing is everything. Visit the site for info and to download the game for free.
BEYOND THE LABEL
www.camh.net
This free educational kit and training package from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is designed to help people working in the fields of mental health and/or addictions provide accessible, supportive services, and also gain an understanding of the impact of stigma on people living with concurrent mental-health and substance-use problems. The kit includes group activities, a workshop outline, and other helpful tools.
SOULFUL ENCOUNTERS
www.soulfulencounters.com
Louise Maxwell is proud to announce that her popular, Canadian-based dating website for people with disabilities is expanding to cover other topics of interest to its users, including support for parents with disabilities. The vibrant online community has close to 2,400 members after just one year of operation. You can register for free, and then get acquainted by checking out the forums, photo albums and personal profiles.
TORONTO ACCESSIBLE SPORTS COUNCIL
www.jointhetasc.com
TASC’s goal is to unite Toronto organizations that offer active-living opportunities for people with physical disabilities. If you live in the Toronto area, visit the council’s website for fall activities, including boccia, wheelchair tennis, sledge hockey and yoga.