Community events

2020 CPAA Calgary programs for kids are waiting for you

We are thrilled to have two fantastic programs available for children in Calgary. Through our Swim Without Limits program, kids get the opportunity to swim with a volunteer learning basic skills in the water, all while having fun with … READ MORE

Pre-school Resource Fair in Calgary, January 25, 2020

Jennifer Buchanan provides music therapy to a child at Williams Syndrome Association Conference. Joey Podlubny. CBC Radio The Children’s Link Society and Alberta Health Services invite you to attend the 2020 Pre-school Resource … READ MORE

Southcentre Mall hosts sensory friendly Hallowe’en

For the fourth year in a row, staff at a Calgary mall held a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating event for children with special needs aimed at helping them have fun during the season. Southcentre Mall is holding its annual “A … READ MORE

Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus

‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for care.’ Ethan Nielson, a former patient at the Calgary’s South Health Campus, cuts the Ribbon to open a new emergency care space for children, … READ MORE

Marathon helps support patients with cerebral palsy

About 250 people gathered at Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday for a special event to raise funds and awareness for cerebral palsy research. The event also includes a special relay obstacle race where participants need to overcome … READ MORE

CPAA 2019 Life Without Limits Challenge in Calgary and Edmonton

Cash has been participating in Challenge since he was 2 ½ ! “This event changed so much for him and for us as a family.” Meet the CO-OP Home Health Care Life Without Limits Ambassadors Register Today Run, Walk or Wheel … READ MORE

Register for CP Association 2019 Fall Programs in Calgary

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that provide essential social interaction and healthy activities in nurturing environments. Fall Program Registration Open HERE … READ MORE

15th Annual Calgary Resource Fair for youth and young adults with disabilities

Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Calgary Resource Fair committee invite you to the 2019 Inter agency Resource Fair for Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities. Family Support for Children with … READ MORE

South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space

The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care space because of an anonymous donation of $3.9 million. Kids covers their hands in paint and are joined by dignitaries for the announcement of a $3.9 … READ MORE

New wheelchair-friendly public buses connect Banff and Lake Louise

‘Everybody should be able to get around Banff National Park,’ says chair of regional transit service. Roam Public Transit has introduced four new accessible buses for travel on the Lake Louise Express route, Route 8X, … READ MORE

Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot

Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers collaborate to build structures from a variety of natural materials. Danielle Chicoine, Faculty of Kinesiology Justina Contenti, University of Calgary … READ MORE

Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary

Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and leisure activities – sledge hockey, climbing, swimming, wheelchair sports, dance, gymnastics and art. Campers take part in a new adapted camp at … READ MORE

What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches?

We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with different crutches. A motion capture system will record shoulder movement and muscle activity. 3D render of a male figure with close up of shoulder … READ MORE

Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services

NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve injury, burns, spinal cord injury, stroke, myopathy brain injury, cerebral palsy, sports injury, or inflammatory arthritis. Referrals from Family … READ MORE

Complimentary massage therapy

The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA is proud to partner with Mount Royal University to offer FREE massage therapy to our clients, caregivers, and members. Massages are 45 minutes and include a 10 minute assessment. … READ MORE

Alberta law to allow unwed parents to share financial burden of disabled adult children

The proposed legislation would allow parents to apply for financial support from ex-partners. Christina Ryan reads to her daughter, Emily, who is 18 but still requires constant care due to her Down syndrome and several other medical … READ MORE

AISH, income support, seniors benefits indexed to cost of living under new bill

Increases to benefits for Albertans in need coming January 1, 2019. Premier Rachel Notley and Community and Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir announced increases to AISH, seniors’ benefits and income support in Edmonton … READ MORE

Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta honoured for work on Calgary Ability Network

Organization focuses on poverty reduction, affordable, accessible transportation and human rights. Mezaun Lakha-Evin, executive director of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta and daughter, Shari. The association was given a … READ MORE

Taekwondo school offers unique course for people with Down syndrome

Hydra Martial Arts partnered with Calgary Ups and Downs society to start special needs class. Instructors at Hydra Martial Arts teach Taekwondo to students with Down syndrome in Calgary. Anis Heydari CBC Anis Heydari, CBC News Calgary … READ MORE

With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport

Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take part in a new adapted camp at the University of Calgary, on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Justina Contenti, Faculty of Kinesiology By Justina Contenti for the … READ MORE

Young people with chronic health conditions get help transferring to adult care

Provincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program over next two years. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the transition of young people … READ MORE

Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT

A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the … READ MORE

University of Calgary launches wearable tech program as demand for graduates explodes

Grant will train 80 graduate students over next 6 years to become experts in field of wearable technology Reed Ferber from the University of Calgary’s faculties of kinesiology and nursing, is leading the Wearable Technology … READ MORE

Disability arts group returns ‘home’ with plans for new campus

Indefinite Arts Centre was forced out of its home when the adjacent Fairview Arena roof caved in. Jung-Suk Ryu, of the Indefinite Arts Centre, says that the organization is happy to be back in its space in Fairview in southeast … READ MORE

Fortney: Local massage therapist cycles cross-country to fulfil a child’s wish

She’s spent the past eight days climbing some of the highest hills through the Rockies, just a thin layer of sock protecting her feet from the hard bike pedals. Calgary’s Shannon Birkmann will be passing through Calgary on her … READ MORE

Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging

Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. Growing up, I went to a summer camp for children with disabilities, but I stayed in cabins with bathrooms. Five years ago, my husband asked me to go … READ MORE

Kids with cerebral palsy achieve goals at Edmonton ‘brain camp’

At the beginning of “brain camp” each of the eight kids attending set a goal to work toward. For Tacee French, the goal is to strengthen her right hand so she can lead a cow by a rope. Danika Dobson, 9, right, attends a summer … READ MORE

Alberta reforms AISH process, allows online applications

New forms for those with disabilities simplifies language to remove barriers. Community and Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir poses with Alberta MLAs and AISH clients to discuss the province’s new AISH guide. Government of … READ MORE

Edmonton day camp for children with disabilities, chronic illness receives funding boost

‘I’ve always wanted to learn gymnastics and become an athlete.’ A free day camp for children living with a chronic illness or disability. Apply Now! Children with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their friends … READ MORE

Play ball! Special needs baseball program expanding in Edmonton area

90 kids playing Challenger Baseball in Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Sherwood Park. A player gets in his stance to hit the ball during a Challenger baseball game on Monday night. Roberta Bell CBC Roberta Bell, CBC News Edmonton June … READ MORE

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