Quadriplegic
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University of Calgary studying relationships built during spinal cord injury rehabThe study looks to understand the relationship between those who survive spinal injuries and the people who care for them.HealthJan 27, 2019
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Fiancé of Edmonton quadriplegic woman with newborn granted visa to come to CanadaKuen Tang, who is 39 and a quadriplegic, gave birth to son Alexander Thor on June 5, but her fiancé Jack was not able to be by her side. Immigration Canada had denied him a temporary resident’s visa.CanadaJul 1, 2018
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Manitoba Liberal apologizes for saying paralyzing crash was a ‘gift’Liberal Judy Klassen apologized for saying the crash that left Steven Fletcher paralyzed allowed him to become a spokesperson for people in his condition.PoliticsJun 15, 2018
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Quadriplegic woman with newborn pleads with Immigration Canada for temporary visa for fiancéAn Edmonton woman desperately wants to reunite her family. She gave birth to a baby boy June 5 but her fiance can't be with them because Immigration Canada has denied him a temporary resident's visa.CanadaJun 6, 2018
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Nova Scotia woman left ventilator-dependent quadriplegic after contracting meningitis: familyNadine Duffney's family is trying to raise money to help buy specialized equipment.CanadaFeb 21, 2018
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B.C. Court of Appeal approves lawsuit against the Crime Victim Assistance ProgramA man left quadraplegic after an axe-attack in 2006 has had his lawsuit against B.C.'s Crime Victim Assistance Program approved.CrimeFeb 1, 2018
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Paralympian tells court about challenges after accident left her a quadriplegicA Paralympian says doing simple things like recovering from a scratch and making a bed have become immensely more difficult since an accident left her a quadriplegic.CanadaSep 26, 2017
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Foreign worker paralyzed in Edmonton granted permanent residencyA foreign worker paralyzed in Edmonton and fighting to stay in Canada was granted permanent residency.CanadaAug 10, 2017
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Quadriplegic man takes flight in glider: ‘I didn’t know this was possible’Soaring over southern Alberta in a glider was an adrenaline rush for Dale Ohler.FeaturesJul 26, 2017
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‘This is not what someone in a wheelchair should do’: Edmonton woman wheels Great Wall of ChinaKuen Tang has quadriplegia, but that didn't stop her from wheeling the Great Wall of China. She's inspiring others with disabilities around the world.FeaturesOct 20, 2016
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