Spina Bifida

• ‘A whole new world’: 7-year-old with spina bifida receives renovations, electric lift from ARK

  Accessibility Renovations for Kids partnered up with local tradesmen and the Calgary Children's Foundation to improve accessibility for a small girl with spina bifida.

  Canada

  May 21, 2021
  
• New Saskatchewan permit makes hunting more accessible to people in wheelchairs

  The Ministry of Environment has made changes to the province’s hunting permits to allow people with disabilities to use motorized wheelchairs while participating in the sport.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2020
  
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• Saskatoon girl with spina bifida upset over stolen customized bikes

  The family of 12-year-old Tawteanna say her customized bikes gave her freedom from the wheelchair she normally uses.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Lumsden man hopes rule changes can improve hunting accessibility in Saskatchewan

  A local hunter has Saskatchewan legislation in his crosshairs as the spring session gets underway.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020
• Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery crowns $1M grand prize winner

  The Prince Albert man was in complete shock when he received a confirmation call from Saskatchewan Roughrider Dan Clark.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2020
• Teacher carries student with spina bifida on back so she can enjoy field trip

  When 10-year-old Ryan's class was taking a field trip to Falls of the Ohio State Park, the young girl nearly had to sit out due to accessibility issues.

  Trending

  Sep 26, 2019
• Edmonton program connects disabled children with adaptive bikes

  An Edmonton program is aiming to make bicycle riding more accessible to children with special needs.

  News

  Mar 2, 2019
• Good Samaritans carry six-year-old Edmonton boy in wheelchair home after snowfall

  Matthew Gessner has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair to get around. On Friday, snow blanketed the Edmonton area, making it difficult for Matthew to wheel home from school.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2018
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• ‘She’s got a tiger in there’: N.B. Canada Games gold medalist’s life or death journey to the podium

  While in training to compete at the 2017 Canada Games, Veronica Coombes suffered a major seizure and was rushed to the hospital.

  Sports

  Aug 23, 2017
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• Saskatchewan girl to take life-changing trip to Shriners Hospital for Children

  A girl from Saskatchewan will fly off across the country in three weeks for a medical consultation that could change her life.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2017