About ParaSport® Ontario

Barbara has been with ParaSport® Ontario for over 30 years, beginning when the organization was known as Sport for Disabled - Ontario. Her passion for sport began at a young age, participating in competitive and recreational sport. "Participating in sports contributes to a healthy and active lifestyle and is a great way to meet new people and establish life-long friendships."

Hi, my name is Daniel Vieira, and I am the Community Events Manager with ParaSport® Ontario. Growing up, I always had a passion for sports and helping others, leading me to study Sports Management at Brock University. After completing my Bachelor of Sports Management, I went on to pursue my Master of Business Administration at Brock. My event experiences include working with the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Hometown Hockey Events. I have also worked with marginalized communities through coordinating sport programming for people with disabilities in summer camps, teaching rugby to children on the Turks & Caicos Islands, as well as volunteer experiences with the Jays Care Foundation, the Brock Niagara Penguins and the Niagara Jr. Ice Dogs. I hope to use my passion and wealth of experience to increase access and participation in sport for people with disabilities.

Jamoi Anderson is the Community Events Manager at ParaSport Ontario, with a personal mission to ensure no one is left on the sidelines. Having grown up in a family where sport was a core part of life, his dedication to competition never wavered, competing against athletes at every level. Even after a severe viral infection left him in a coma for 26 days and led to the amputation of his left leg, Jamoi dedicated himself to constant rehabilitation. He got back in the game and was selected to compete on the Canadian National Sitting Volleyball Team for over 8 years, traveling the world, experiencing different cultures, and even bringing home medals for his country. Today, he uses that firsthand experience to bridge the gap between aspiring athletes and the adaptive sports they may need, creating events that empower individuals of all abilities to compete and find community through sport.