“I want to improve my tennis game and get in shape, but I need a training partner and a gym buddy.”
Jake is a busy professional who wants to stay fit and improve his tennis game. He is looking for a partner to train with and exchange skills in tennis and weightlifting.
Age: 23
Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration
Hometown: Kingston, ON
Family: Lives with roommates
Occupation: Marketing Analyst
- Develop tennis and weightlifting skills with a knowledgeable partner
- Share his skills and support a training partner
- Difficulty finding a consistent training partner
- Lack of access to affordable personal training
- Limited opportunities to learn new sports skills
"I love playing chess, but I can't find people to play with who are patient and understanding."
Sara is a passionate chess player who uses a wheelchair. Accessibility barriers make it difficult for her to participate in traditional chess clubs and tournaments. She is looking for a platform where she can meet patient, understanding players for games online or in person.
Age: 25
Education: Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Family: Lives with parents
Occupation: Online tutor
- Find chess opponents who are patient and understanding
- Learn new chess strategies and tactics
- Join a supportive community of chess enthusiasts
- Difficulty finding accessible chess clubs or tournaments
- Limited opportunities to play chess with others
- Difficulty finding opponents who can accommodate her accessibility needs