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"As Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, I commend the efforts being put forward by the C.Y.O. The C.Y.O. has considerable experience in offering integrated programming and Marydale Park will soon allow children with disabilities to participate alongside able-bodied kids in a camp experience. "
- Dean Allison, MP, Niagara-West Glanbrook |
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"This new facility will be one of the most important recreation developments in our city, and Hamilton will soon be recognized as the first city in Ontario to operate a fully-accessible, outdoor recreation centre. This is a project that I am very proud to support."
- Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP, Hamilton Mountain
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"Marydale Park will give citizens equal opportunity to enjoy recreation regardless of their physical abilities. Old and young, able-bodied and people with special needs, can come together at Marydale Park to enjoy things that may seem simple – having a picnic, going for a swim, putting a fishing line in the water – but can add tremendously to their quality of life. Yet how challenging, or even impossible, these seemingly simple activities can be, if the environment isn’t barrier-free."
- Former Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton |
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“This park will be a tremendous benefit to the citizens of Hamilton, especially to those with disabilities. At Participation House, it is our mission to provide adults who have long-term physical disabilities with support services based on their needs and aspirations. The development of Marydale Park will allow our clients to choose from a variety of outdoor activities that some have not experienced before – like fishing, boating and hiking trails. These activities will help support our clients’ aspirations of gaining independence.”
– Cindy Kinnon, Executive Director, Participation House Hamilton & District |
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Patrick Carson – Age 13
Patrick has cerebral palsy and autism and has been coming to Camp Marydale for five years. He uses a wheelchair on a daily basis.
“Patrick really enjoys coming to Camp Marydale. He loves listening to music and dancing in the gym; he really enjoys being with all of the kids. Since this was Patrick’s last year a camp, we’re hoping that Marydale Park will be open next summer for him to enjoy.”
- Janice Carson, Patrick’s mother |
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Michael Magur – Age 13
Michael just completed his third summer at Camp Marydale. He uses a wheelchair and augmentative communication device on a daily basis.
“After attending Camp Marydale this past summer, Michael shared a very special goal of his with me. He said ‘next summer I want to become a counsellor in training at camp so I can help other kids like me.’ This was very special for me to hear.
- Sonnia Magur, Michael’s mother |
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Dante Coletta – Age 5
Dante has Angelman syndrome and uses a stroller like a wheelchair and walker. This past summer season was Dante’s first year at Camp Marydale.
“He loved playing on the swings, going for strolls around camp and playing with the parachute. All of the counsellors were just wonderful with Dante.”
- Wanda Coletta, Dante’s mother |
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