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Educators optimistic about Sask.'s planned expansion of specialized support classrooms
As teachers continue to raise concerns about challenges in their classrooms, the Saskatchewan government has pledged to do better when it comes to education — including a plan to expand specialized support classrooms.
Saskatchewan prep school providing one of few elite women's basketball programs despite obstacles
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Saskatchewan is already home to a storied hockey program. Now, its part of another elite group as one of the few schools with a prep basketball program west of Ontario, one of only three women's programs.
Canadian Hockey League's newly opened pathway to NCAA schools a potential disruption for U Sports
Dwayne Hinger has been one of the Regina Pats’ education advisors for 11 years. During that time, there have been a lot of shifts, including creating a new study environment for his team’s players during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, another change is on the horizon.
From getting to polls to marking an X, voters with disabilities face extra hurdles
In Saskatchewan, close to 30 per cent of people identify as having a disability. Some of them say they need to do additional planning to make sure their vote counts.
As Paris Paralympics come to close, 4-year competition schedule begins anew for athletes
With another Paralympics having come to a close, it’s time to look at some of the key storylines that played out in Paris, while looking forward to the next winter edition in two year’s time, and outlining what the next cycle could look like for Canada’s Paralympians.
Sask. Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to spirit and success of local Paralympians
As 10 Saskatchewan Paralympians are competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, one museum is keeping the Paralympic spirit — past and present — front of mind, while showing how much para-sport has grown.
Despite challenges, number of disabled referees growing across Para sports
Seeing a referee with a physical disability is a rarity in much of Para sport. But some, like Canadian ex-boccia player Kevin Shaw, are trying to change that.
Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes
It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls — how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? — but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated.
'Be fearless': Deaf Sask. author, playwright wants to dispel assumptions about disabled people in fiction
Adam Pottle does not stick to one type of writing. The British Columbia-born, Saskatoon-based artist's pursuits include children’s book author, post-secondary educator, playwright, memoirist, and leader among Deaf and disabled cultural communities.
Navigating the complications of financial aid an additional challenge for Canada's Paralympians
Amidst the pomp and circumstance of the Paris 2024 festivities, the financial realities of being an international athlete are garnering more attention. The situation is often more dire for Paralympians who, like many disabled Canadians, face the additional challenge of navigating complicated assistance channels.