Wheelchair

• Downhill skier-turned-adaptive water-skier headed to national championship

  After a life-altering incident, one Edmontonian had to let go of her passion for downhill skiing, but that led her to join the adaptive water-ski Canadian national team.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 3
  
• ‘Why not?’: Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

  Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood.

  Sports

  Jul 31
  
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• People with disabilities shine light on lack of accessibility at concerts

  Disability advocates want the design for the new arena in Calgary to include features that improve the overall stadium experience for people with a range of disabilities.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Pair left stranded in Vancouver due to lack of wheelchair-accessible cabs

  "I wouldn't ever want anyone else to be in that position. It was honestly scary because he's in a wheelchair and I'm a young female and we were stuck downtown."

  Canada

  Apr 12
• New Brunswick man speaks out after wheelchair stolen: ‘That chair is my life’

  "I can't get out to my appointments, I can't go see my uncle Kenny for coffee, there's certain things I can't do, and I'm just trapped in the house all the time.”

  Canada

  Apr 5
• Motorized wheelchair worth $10K stolen from N.B. home, police say

  The Saint John Police Force is looking for a personal motorized wheelchair valued at $10,000 that was stolen from a home late last month

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Calgary woman’s motorized wheelchair severely damaged on Flair airlines flight

  A woman who recently moved to Calgary has been waiting nearly four months for her airline claim to be resolved. It didn't involve a lost bag, but rather a damaged mobility aid.

  Consumer

  Jan 30
• ‘Like winning the lottery’: life-changing renovation possible because of Pledge Day

  A Calgary family is overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving a free bathroom renovation -- complete with accessible shower -- for their son, who uses a wheelchair.

  Features

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Pledge Day inspires donations for accessible playgrounds in Alberta

  Thanks to money raised through the Calgary Children's Foundation Pledge Day, Okotoks children can enjoy a large accessible playground.

  Features

  Nov 29, 2022
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• West Kelowna senior challenges mayor to ‘roll with’ him to show poor road conditions

  A terminally ill senior speaks out and challenges West Kelowna's mayor and council to come for a walk with him to see how unsafe the trek really is.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022