At Grandview Kids, we aim to actively contribute to a community that is inclusive and accepting of all abilities. Our Ability Acceptance Program is available to local businesses, schools, licensed child care centres and community groups. The goal is to enhance the understanding and acceptance of all abilities and promote inclusive practices.
Through this program, we offer:
- A comprehensive guide to disability awareness and acceptance.
- Strategies to improve classroom and workplace accessibility.
- Presenters with lived experience (former Grandview clients or caregivers)
- Presentations tailored to all audiences, including adults, youth and children (starting in Grade 5)
- Virtual and in-person options
Curriculum Connections
In designing our Ability Acceptance presentations, we took special care to ensure that all of our school-aged presentations aligned with various areas of the Ontario curriculum. Please see a full list of the curriculum connections below:
- Grade 6 – Health and Physical Education, Strand D: Healthy Living and D3: Making Connections for Healthy Living
- Grade 7 – Health and Physical Education, Strand A: Social-Emotional Learning Skills
- Grade 8 – Health and Physical Education, Strand D: Healthy Living, D2.4, D3.4
- Grade 9-12 – Health and Physical Education, Strand C: Healthy Living
- Grade 11 – Health for Life, College Preparation Strand A: Determinants of Health, Strand C: Healthy Communities
- Grade 12 – Introductory Kinesiology, University Preparation, Strand A: Physical Activity and Sport in Society, Strand B: The Basis of Movement, Strand C: Biomechanics and Motor Development
If you have any questions, please contact Grandview Kids’ Ability Acceptance Presenter Mitchell Daniels:
Mitchell Daniels
Ability Acceptance Presenter and Archivist
Mitchell.Daniels@grandviewkids.ca
1-437-703-9899
Please allow for up to 5 business days for a response.
Resources
Ability Acceptance Program handout
Every student deserves to feel like they belong at school, but disability is one of the most serious barriers to education worldwide. Kids with disabilities want to play, learn and live just like any other kids. They want to interact, be active, socialize, make friends and take part in school.
The Ability Acceptance Program offers tools you can use to make our classrooms, schools and communities more inclusive for people of all abilities, including how you can reduce barriers to inclusion and how to be an Inclusion Ally. Click the button below to access our “Accepting and including all abilities” handout.
Presentation FAQ
Who is the Ability Acceptance Presenter?
About our Presenter, Mitchell Daniels
Born with Hydrocephalus, Strabismus and later diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, Mitchell has been a disability advocate for his entire life and has spoken on a variety of topics related to disability awareness at numerous events across Ontario. Mitchell has also been featured in numerous films and television programs, including Employable Me, Hold Me Steady: A Story of Autism Service Dogs “FridAy!” – A film about Autism Awareness Day and CBC’s Our Toronto, to name a few.
Outside of public speaking, Mitchell is also an accomplished vocalist, specializing in Broadway, Jazz and Opera. He has performed at a variety of events in and around the Greater Toronto Area and has performed at many conferences, galas, government, community, and sporting events.
For his work, Mitchell received the Accessibility Community Volunteer Award, Lieutenant Governor’s Volunteer Award and was named a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Outside of his work in the music and medical sectors, Mitchell is also quite active in the Museum and Heritage Sectors and has worked at a variety of institutions, including – Fort York National Historic Site, The Toronto Railway Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, The Village at Black Creek (previously known as Black Creek Pioneer Village), and also as a tour guide with Heritage Toronto. Mitchell is also a Board Member with the Whitby Historical Society, a Member of the Town of Ajax Heritage Advisory Committee, a volunteer historian for the 6th Toronto Scout Group, a Museum advisor for the Legion Experience Museum and a volunteer historic cook with the Fort York Historic Foodways Program.
Through all this, Mitchell consistently strives to inspire people of all abilities to achieve their highest potential in everything they do.
How long are the presentations?
The presentations vary in length, typically 30 minutes to 1 hour, and are delivered in PowerPoint.
How much does it cost?
We are pleased to offer these presentations free of charge to organizations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Do you offer virtual presentations?
We offer both in-person and virtual presentations. We primarily offer virtual presentations over Microsoft Teams, though we are happy to use other video conferencing programs upon request.
What equipment is required?
The only equipment required is a blank wall or projection screen, and an additional extension cord if the power source is out of range. We can provide the rest.
How many participants can attend the presentation?
We are happy to work with any size audience. Please note that space may be limited for virtual presentations. Please contact us for more details.
