Top Results For: Cerebral Palsy

The Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C. is marking 70 years of helping and supporting people with the disorder. We speak with provincial spokesperson and accessibility advocate Marco Pasqua about the ongoing effort to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy.

Groovy, baby! The HUSH Gala will be raising money for Cerebral Palsy Alberta, all while channeling Austin Powers. Cindy Turnquist with Cerebral Palsy Alberta joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the gala, and how you can take part.

‘Out of My Mind’ tells the inspiring tale of Melody, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy navigating life’s challenges. Stars Phoebe-Ray Taylor, in her debut film role, and Rosemarie DeWitt join us to share their experiences, the powerful messages of the film, and lessons for audiences. Phoebe-Ray also speaks about keeping in touch with Jennifer...

Sophie is a 12-year-old girl from Kelowna born with Cerebral Palsy. Despite Sophie’s mobility issues, she goes to school daily and even plays wheelchair tennis. But one of her biggest barriers, both physical and financial, is right in her own home.

A woman from Olds in central Alberta is devastated after being told she cannot use her mobility scooter to get around town. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, it’s raising the issue of where enclosed mobility devices fit in on Alberta roads and sidewalks.

It is going to be a jam-packed weekend at the Palais des Congrès for Montreal Comiccon. Celebrities, comic book creators, voice actors, bodybuilders, and more will be descending upon our city for this massive pop culture convention. Spokesperson Jason Rockman joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella with the details and highlights not to be...

Dr. Alisha Rai struggled with infertility before giving birth to Aiden, who has cerebral palsy. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, Rai has found purpose in sharing her story.

Both Isla and her mother have mobility issues, mom because of a stroke, and Isla due to Cerebral Palsy. In order to ensure the entire family can stay mobile, Variety helped to fund a robotic arm that lifts Isla’s power wheelchair into their van.

Abstract: Dr.Mor Cohen-Eilig talks to Global News Morning about World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day to raise awareness, support those living with the condition and promote greater inclusion.

Hockey super fan Zander Wallin was born with cerebral palsy, but that isn’t stopping him from hitting the ice. Thanks to a pair of homemade skates, the Wallin family had a very special Christmas in Brandon.

Twin sisters – both living with cerebral palsy – received a special surprise in Regina on Friday. Daniella Ponticelli has the story.

Jess Silver, founder of ‘Flex for Access’ and author of a new book titled ‘Run, An Uncharted Direction’ speaks about her new book which documents her birth with cerebral palsy and navigating through life in a wheelchair.

When Savanna Morris, 7, plays on the swings or goes down the slides, her face lights up. But getting to the jungle gym at Columbia Elementary School is challenging for the first grader because she has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her motor skills.

The community of Havelock is rallying around a special eleven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. They held a fundraiser on Sunday to help his family buy him a specialized chair. Germain Ma has the story.

Carly Neis, who wrote and stars in “Tune to A”, explains what audiences can expect from the play that aims to share her experiences growing up in theatre with cerebral palsy.

Dana Geall is a mother, former elementary school teacher and author of See Me for Me. The newly released book was inspired by her children Taylor, Cole and Brody, triplets born prematurely, and as a result have cerebral palsy. Geall’s hope is to get the book into the hands of parents and primary school teachers...

Lucy uses a walker and manual wheelchair to get around but requires a Rifton Activity Chair to help support her weak muscles. The device will assist the 5-year-old with movement, coordination and balance

A 32-year-old Winnipeg man living with muscular dystrophy has filed a human rights complaint after his elevator in his condo broke down. He had to get family members to take apart his chair and carry him down four flights of stairs.

Tue, Aug 8: It’s going to be a historic week for a golfer at the ATB Financial Classic in Calgary, but not for reasons you might think. Against all odds, one Calgarian is competing against some of the best in the world. Lisa MacGregor reports.

Michael D. Haines is a motivational speaker from Kelowna who has cerebral palsy. To take his business to the next level, he knew he needed an effective website, so he turned to Calgary based web design company, Bow Tie Kreative.