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Dear Wheel-E Newsletter Recipients:
Welcome to the September 2016 issue of Wheel-E, the monthly newsletter of Spinal Cord Injury Alberta. Wheel-E includes information about news and events related to spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
SCI Alberta also publishes Spinal Columns, a magazine that includes features and regular columns about important issues that individuals with disabilities face today.
Check out our Spring/Summer 2016 issue featuring the Honourable Kent Hehr.
If your contact information has changed or if you would like to receive Spinal Columns, please contact us at 780-424-6312, 1-888-654-5444 or [email protected] or click here to sign up to receive your issue of Spinal Columns by email.
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National and Provincial News
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The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is Here! September 7 - 18, 2016!
With the Opening Ceremonies for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games starting today at 4:30 pm MDT, the Canadian Paralympic Broadcast Consortium, led by the Canadian Paralympic Committee, announced that CBC/Radio-Canada will be Canada's home for daily coverage from the Opening Ceremony on Sept. 7 through to the Closing Ceremony on Sept. 18. CBC's digital platforms will provide daily live coverage with up to 11 simultaneous live streaming feeds for viewers to choose from across
cbcsports.ca/paralympics and via the CBC Sports app for
iOS and
Android devices as well as
www.dailymotion.com/paralympics and
www.youtube.com/user/paralympicSportTV. Television coverage will be available daily via CBC, Sportsnet ONE and AMI-tv.
Training for the Paralympics can be tough! Check out the
Paratough video below.
Youth Get Geared Up for Accessibility Legislation
We are pleased to inform you that an application package is now available at the following address
www.Canada.ca/Accessible-Canada for eligible youth interested in participating in a one-day Forum taking place in November 2016. The Forum is part of The Government of Canada's consultation process on planned accessibility legislation and youth between the ages of 15-30 with a disability or with life experience, work experience or academic experience related to disability and accessibility are invited to apply. Please note that the deadline for applications is September 15, 2016 and that applications will not be considered past that date.
Accessible Canada Consultations in Alberta
The Government of Canada is leading consultations to inform planned accessibility legislation. In person sessions are coming soon to your community. Now is the time to have your say! Sessions taking place in Edmonton, Friday, October 7th, Matrix Hotel, 10640 100 Avenue NW and in Calgary on Thursday, October 13th at the Telus Convention Centre, 120 Ninth Avenue SE. Specific times will be announced soon.
SCI Alberta's Zachary Weeks has been selected as the local champion for Edmonton, Alberta to help ensure a successful event.
National Housing Strategy Consultations
Expert roundtables are being held to discuss new approaches to housing challenges that could become part of Canada's National Housing Strategy. Tune in to the closing plenary session which features the highlights of the day and summarizes the challenges and opportunities that were discussed. Watch the live webcast of the plenary sessions on September 7, 8 and 9 at 3:45pm.
All Canadians deserve access to housing that meets their needs and that they can afford. The Government of Canada is looking for bold and innovative ideas to improve the future of housing in Canada. From homelessness to affordable homeownership to sustainable housing and everything in between, they want to hear from you on a variety of housing-related themes. Share your ideas.
Vehicle Modification Grant - Ralph Braun Foundation
The Ralph Braun Foundation works nationally to provide vehicle modification grants of up to $5,000 to individuals with disabilities in need of financial assistance in the United States and Canada. The Ralph Braun Foundation operates on funding cycles. The typical cycle will be open for one month and the application process must be completed online.
Shine a Spotlight on Alberta's Volunteers
Through the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, the Government of Alberta recognizes remarkable Albertans whose volunteer achievements have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. The deadline for submissions is September 20, 2016.
SCI Alberta Member Featured in New YEG Fitness Magazine
We would like to congratulate SCI Alberta member Bean Gill on being featured in the September/October issue of YEG Fitness Magazine! Take a moment to read the four-page spread as she shares her life story so far and her experience with transverse myelitis.
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What's
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ur Community
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Calgary
Calgary 2016 Peer Events
Peer event information is posted as it becomes available on the SCI Alberta
website as well as on
Facebook and
Twitter.
For more information, contact [email protected]
at 403-228-7434.
Peer Christmas Event - Save the Date!
Spread some holiday cheer on December 4th as the Calgary peer program celebrates at MacEwan Hall, U of C. Stay tuned as we confirm more details.
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Edmonton
Edmonton 2016 Peer Events
P
eer event information is posted as it becomes available on the SCI Alberta
website
as well as on
Facebook
and
Twitter
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For more information, contact
Guy Coulombe
at 587-410-2427.
Adapted Sports Night Peer Event - Edmonton
Join us at our Adapted Sports Peer Event scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Glenrose Rehab. Hospital Gymnasium (main floor, Glen East). RSVP by September 15, 2016 to [email protected] or 587-410-2427.
Ron Hodgson Chevrolet Buick GMC Golf Classic
Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors and volunteers who helped to make this another great day!
Research Study
Researchers at U of A and U of C looking for participants in study about FES reducing muscle fatigue. For more information, contact Dr. David Collins 780-492-6506 [email protected] or Trevor Barss, 780-492-4759 or [email protected]. For more information about the project click here.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Ramada Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre. Click here to find out more.
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Red Deer
Marlin Styner Memorial Golf Classic - August 12, 2016
Thank you to our many participants, sponsors and volunteers who helped to make our Red Deer golf tournament another great success!
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Medicine Hat
Picnic in the Hat Postponed
But we're still getting together for some pulled pork and coleslaw on September 15th, 2016, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at the beautiful Echo Dale Regional Park. You and your family/friends are invited to check out the accessible BBQ pit and tables (opened this year). For more information contact [email protected] or 403-504-4001.
Adaptive Cycling via Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation (MHASR)
Participants can bring their own or borrow a handcycle, adult trike, or tandem cycle. Taking place at
Kin Coulee Park (by Band Shelter), Monday evenings, June 6 to Sept 26, Group 1: 6:00 to 7:00pm, Group 2: 7:15 to 8:15pm. Participants can bring own bike or borrow one of MHASR's. For more information contact: [email protected] or 587-
253-5300.
Adapted Yoga
Starts on Monday, September 12, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. at the Blue Butterfly Yoga & Pilates Centre, 425A 7th Street SW, Medicine Hat. Email Amy for info at [email protected]. All abilities welcome!
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Grande Prairie
SCI Alberta Grande Prairie Peer Information Sessions/Other Activities:
For more information on any upcoming peer events, contact Mieke at 780-532-3305 or
[email protected] or check out ACCGP Peer Program Facebook Grande Prairie.
Social Bowling
Every Tuesday at Bowling Stones Ten Pin Entertainment Center, 11005-106 Avenue. Game starts at 4:30, visiting starts at 5:30. Join us for conversation if you don't want to bowl. $4.00 per game. Cribbage, pool and other games are often available as well. Volunteers welcome. Phone Mieke at 780-831-1091 or keep your eye on the
Accessible GP and Peace Region Facebook page for bowling updates. Check with Cecil if you have questions. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Movies at Eastlink Centre Board Room
Join us on September 17 at 7:00 p.m. for Movie Night. Bring your favorites!
Great times in Grande Prairie at a couple of our peer events on August 23 and 27th.
Community Participation
Mieke deGroot and friends attended the grand opening of Encore Suites by Service Plus Inns which has five fully wheelchair accessible guest rooms.
What Does an Accessible Canada Mean to You?
If you would like help completing the consultation form regarding "What does an Accessible Canada mean to You?" just contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
For More News and Community Events in Grande Prairie
For information about other community news and events,
click here.
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Nutrition, Active Living and Wellbeing
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Use Your Power for Good - Sponsor Energy
Announcing a POWERFUL partnership with
Sponsor Energy Inc.
! Get a great wholesale rate on electricity and natural gas for your home! Turn an ordinary, everyday purchase into a way to help US at no additional cost to YOU. Sponsor Energy splits its profit 50/50 with us on every kilowatt of electricity and gigajoule of natural gas that your home uses. Hey, you have to buy it anyway... why not use your power for good?
Find out more.
Agents of Change
Our partnership with Agents of Change empowers you to support us in a substantial way if you are considering buying or selling a home.
Click here
to find out more.
Become a Spinal Cord Injury Alberta Member - Make Your Voice Count
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta has been providing services and support to Albertans who have experienced a spinal cord injury or physical disability since 1961.
For a list of the many benefits available through your $25 membership, click here. Call 780-424-6312 or toll free 1-888-654-5444 to renew your SCI Alberta membership.
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Click here to find out more about our ongoing resources.
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Submissions/Subscribers/Contact Us
Please let others know about Wheel-E! They can subscribe by emailing or giving us a call at
[email protected]
(780) 424-6312 or toll-free: 1-888-654-5444
Please give us your thoughts and feedback on our newsletter. If you have announcements you would like posted, please submit to [email protected]
The next issue of SCI Alberta Wheel-E will be published the first week of October 2016. Deadline for submissions is on or before the 26th of each month. Whenever possible, please send in your announcements before the deadline!
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta neither endorses nor guarantees any of the products or services advertised in Wheel-E or on our website.
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Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
305 Hys Centre, 11010 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 4B9
SCI Alberta also has offices located in Red Deer, Calgary, St. Paul, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie.
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