Calgary physician shares motherhood journey: ‘Love makes a family’
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.
Mar 29
World Cerebral Palsy Day
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.
Health
Oct 6, 2023
Variety Week: Van lift helps Isla’s entire family be more mobile
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.
Global News Hour at 6
Oct 16, 2023
Havelock community rallies around boy needing specialized chair
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.
May 7, 2023
N.B. father writes children’s book about daughter with cerebral palsy
A New Brunswick dad has been looking for a book to help his special needs daughter and her classmates embrace what makes her special. After not being able to find something already in print, he decided to write it himself. Shelley Steeves reports.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Apr 26, 2023
Dooher’s Bakery holding fundraiser for Peterborough boy with cerebral palsy
Nine-year-old Oliver Demeester was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a very young age – his greatest chance at mobility relies on a medical procedure only done in the U.S. A Campbellford bakery is now aiding Oliver’s family to afford this procedure and keep Oliver walking strong. Sam Houpt reports…
Health
Mar 28, 2023
Variety Show of Hearts: Specialized speech therapy grants
Prescott was born premature and developed a condition known as PVL, which led to a cerebral palsy diagnosis in May of 2022. Prescott cannot walk or talk yet but is doing specialized physiotherapy and speech & language therapy with the help of grants from Variety.
Feb 26, 2023
Man with cerebral palsy kicked out of cab
When a Tri-Cities man ordered a cab – he expected to be treated right. But, as a person with cerebral palsy – he believes the driver kicked him out – because he was mistaken for being impaired. Aaron McArthur explains.
Feb 6, 2023
Special skates mean a chance at hitting the ice for Brandon teen
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.
Jan 5, 2021
Regina twins living with cerebral palsy receive adapted toy car
Twin sisters – both living with cerebral palsy – received a special surprise in Regina on Friday. Daniella Ponticelli has the story.
Global News at 6 Regina
Jul 26, 2020
Toronto woman with cerebral palsy inspires others with her new book
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.
Global News Morning Toronto
Sep 24, 2020
Penticton mother says inaccessible playgrounds mean daughter is left out
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.
Global News at 5 Okanagan
May 27, 2016
‘Tune to A’ play explores a life in arts with disabilities
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.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Mar 31, 2022
New book is teaching children to look beyond differences and see people for who they are.
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...
Feb 22, 2022
Variety: Quesnel girl needs special device to help with her cerebral palsy
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
Feb 26, 2022
Winnipeg man living with a severe disability carried down flights of straits
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.
Apr 25, 2017
Calgary golfer with cerebral palsy is first ever to compete in PGA sanctioned event
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.
Global News at 11 Calgary
Aug 9, 2017
Web designer donates his skills to Kelowna motivational speaker with cerebral palsy
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.
Global News at 5 Okanagan
Oct 6, 2016
Father urges families to seek cerebral palsy treatment in Montreal
Tue, Feb 28: An Ontario father is urging Canadian families to seek cerebral palsy surgery in Montreal before considering out-of-country treatment. Global’s Sarah Volstad reports.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Feb 28, 2017
Moncton woman with cerebral palsy says disability benefits rules prevent her from working
Tue, Dec 5: A Moncton woman with cerebral palsy who wants to open up her own business says the government is penalizing her for wanting to work. Shelley Steeves brings us that story
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Dec 5, 2017