Without limits: Kids with special needs

For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities and exposure to the arts are a normal part of daily life. But for kids with special needs, many of those opportunities are out of reach.

Holding hands and interacting with her loved ones is another way Emily enjoys spending time. Leah Hennel, Calgary Herald.

By Doug Hintz, Calgary Herald March 18, 2016

Calgary photojournalist Christina Ryan has waged a near daily battle to bring down the barriers — both figurative and literal — to a richer life for her special-needs daughter, Emily.

In this special series, Postmedia shares Ryan’s personal story of raising a child with special needs and highlights programs working to expand opportunities for children with disabilities, all while asking the question: How do we build a better city for all kids?

Source The Calgary Herald