Annual Slide and Ride event gives Edmontonians with disabilities a chance to hit the slopes – Edmonton

December 1, 2018 / by BBG Security / CADS, Canada, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) program., Edmonton, Features, Learn, Lifestyle, Rabbit Hill, Ski, Skiing, Snowboard

[ad_1] Dozens of people packed the slopes at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort for Saturday’s Slide and Ride event. The event gives people with varying disabilities the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard with the help of an instructor and a volunteer. “Our program is very inclusive,” said Nigel Campbell, a ski coach with […]

Advocates say disturbing video of N.S. school bullying shows people with disabilities are devalued

November 15, 2018 / by BBG Security / Brett Corbett, Bullying, Bullying Canada, Canada, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education, Cerebral Palsy, Council of Canadians with Disabilities, Features, glace bay, Health, Nova Scotia, Rob Benn-Frenette

[ad_1] Advocates say a disturbing video showing a Cape Breton teen’s classmate walking over him in a stream demonstrates how the lives of people with disabilities are often devalued. Brett Corbett, who has cerebral palsy, told his mother Terri McEachern that he has forgiven the bullies who apologized to him, but he still feels unsafe […]

Passion for helping others turned into career with DDRC for Calgary man – Calgary

October 24, 2018 / by BBG Security / calgary career fair, Calgary Job Fair, CAREER FAIR, DDRC Calgary, developmental disabilities resource centre hiring, developmental disabilities resource centre of calgary, Features, News, passion for people, working with people, working with persons with developmental disabilities

[ad_1] Nearly one year ago, Scot Paisley’s life took an unexpected turn. “I had seen on the news actually, the story about the DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary) having a job fair,” Paisley said. It was the day he was presented with an opportunity to do what he loves to do. It’s also […]

Calgarian makes lifting weights easy with new book – Calgary

October 8, 2018 / by BBG Security / Chris Demchuk, Chris Demchuk author, Chris Demchuk Special Olympics, Chris Demchuk workout book, Down Syndrome workout program, Easy to read weight lifting book, Easy to read workout book, Feature, Features, Health, News, Special Olympics, workout book for people with Down Syndrome

[ad_1] Chris Demchuk loves to work out. “Everyday,” said the 24-year-old when asked how often he hits the gym. A Special Olympics athlete, Demchuk plays many sports. “Baseball and floor hockey,” lead off a long list of his favourites. “And softball and powerlifting and golf… and not skiing!” Demchuk, who has Down syndrome, says golf […]

SMD program helps child with cerebral palsy walk to his mother, give her a hug – Winnipeg

September 14, 2018 / by BBG Security / Assistive Technology Program, Caleb McKague, Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, Features, Health, News, SMD

[ad_1] One of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 2017/2018 Ambassadors, Caleb McKague, is on the move with help from SMD’s Assistive Technologies Program. When Caleb was born, he suffered a brain injury and severe seizures. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, affecting all four limbs. Caleb’s mother, Cindy McKague, is grateful for everything SMD has […]

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