The Council For Persons With Disabilities Opens Auditions For The Capable Crew Superheroes

The Council for Persons with Disabilities is looking for six volunteers to dress up and become The Capable Crew Superheroes! The Capable Crew is a bunch of ‘everyday superheroes’ living with disabilities, and their mission is to celebrate differences and promote inclusivity.

(LEFT TO RIGHT) ANDREA DODSWORTH, CPD CHAIR; MPP DAVE SMITH; LESLIE YEE; AKIRA, YEE’S GUIDE DOG; CPD VICE-CHAIR AND MINISTER RAYMOND CHO DRESSED IN CAPES TO HIGHLIGHT THE HEROES INVOLVED WITH CPD. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

This is a volunteer position for individuals who would like to support the disability community through meaningful interaction with both kids and adults. Applicants looking to apply should also have the following requirements and skills:

• Outgoing and good with kids.

• Knowledge about disability through lived experience and/or study.

• Ability to facilitate discussions about disability with both children and adults.

• Public speaking is considered an asset.

• Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector.

The Council For Persons With Disabilities is looking for individuals who may or may not have disabilities including but not limited to, limb loss, vision loss, hearing loss, autism, and/or rely on the use of a wheelchair. In all instances, they are looking for the person who can best portray the role regardless of height, weight, ethnicity, etc. Those roles are:

1. Vision Loss. A non-binary character with a guide dog. Well-spoken leader of the group. An individual who identifies with the First Nations Community is considered an asset.

2. Hearing Loss. A female-presenting skateboarder. Confident and spunky. Sign Language is considered an asset.

3. Mobility. A male-presenting character with no amputations. Adventurous and determined. A wheelchair can be provided.

4. Limb Loss. A female-presenting gymnast with limb loss. Optimistic and proud.

5. Autism. A male-presenting verbally outgoing character.* Outspoken and not afraid to speak their mind.

6. Autism. A female-presenting quiet character. Soft-spoken but not shy. *Twins or lookalikes are considered an asset.

“These auditions are a precursor to our big event called Capable Con,” said John McNutt, Executive Director of CPD. “This is an excellent initiative that shows the community of Peterborough that everyone is capable.”

Auditions will take place on April 13 from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Venture North building’s ground level, 270 George St, N.

For more information contact info@pcpd.ca or at 705-874-8661.

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