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Greetings! 
 
Welcome to the December 2010 issue of Wheel-E, the monthly newsletter of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). Wheel-E includes information about news and events related to spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.

CPA (Alberta) also publishes a quarterly magazine, called Spinal Columns. If you would like to be added to the Spinal Columns distribution list, please get in touch with us - see contact information below. 


As the holiday season quickly approaches, we would like to extend our thanks and warmest regards to all of our members, staff, volunteers, sponsors, funders and other supporters.  We use this issue as an opportunity to wish you and your loved ones good health and safety during this holiday season and throughout the Yew Year. 

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News - Province Wide

 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3rd

 

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Various activities have been scheduled throughout the province, with the majority of events taking place on December 3rd.

Click here for a draft Schedule of Activities.

Click here for a poster regarding Edmonton activities.


Disability in Focus - November 2010 Newsletter of the Premiers Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities 


PDF version:  http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/premierscouncil/docs/DIFnewsletter201011.pdf


Text Only version:  http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/premierscouncil/docs/DIFnewsletter201011.asp.


2011 Recognition Awards - Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)

CPA (Alberta) annually recognizes those individuals and/or organizations who "go the extra mile", to support organizations like CPA through the gift of time, resources and/or finances. Please help us ensure that we consider a wide selection of individuals or organizations who may merit formal recognition by submitting a nomination.


The Awards Criteria information about past award recipients has been included for your review as you consider appropriate nominees. If you would like to nominate someone who fits the criteria for any of these awards, please complete a Nomination Form and forward it to the address indicated on the form. 

   

Awards may be presented at the Edmonton Red Carpet Affair on March 18, 2011. If you would like further information contact Larry Pempeit, Director of Community Development at 780-424-6312.   


Deadline for nomination submissions - December 6, 2010.

 

Enabling Accessibility 

The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) supports community-based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities. Read more....

 

Canadian Transportation Agency Newsletter

To keep you informed of key issues regarding transportation and accessibility in particular, the Canadian Transportation Agency is now offering "Moving Ahead" as an e-mail newsletter that can be sent to your Inbox four or more times per year.

 

To get a preview of the first new edition, go to www.cta.gc.ca/eng/moving-ahead

 

To sign up, go to www.cta.gc.ca/eng/subscription


Two Plus Four Equals One

Two Plus Four Book CoverCelebrating the Partnership of People with Disabilities and Their Assistance Dogs! Teacher and writer Kathy Nimmer has written and edited this inspiring anthology of true stories and poems from around the world, just in time for the holidays!

http://www.servicedogstories.com
[email protected]

 


 

 

Picture This Film Festival Wants Your Vote

Picture This Film Fesitval has entered the Aviva Community Fund, a competition that makes funds available of up to $1,000,000 to create positive change in communities across Canada. If our idea receives enough votes, it could share in that prize. We would really appreciate your vote.

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 Events and News in Your Community


Calgary:

 

Calgary 2010 Peer Events

Upcoming events include: Peer Christmas Lunch and Calgary Hitmen Hockey, Simple Simon Pies.....

Click here to find out more.

   

For more information, contact Marilyn Erho at 403-228-3001 or [email protected]


Edmonton:


Edmonton 2010 Peer Events

Join us at our Peer Christmas Social on December 1st.

Click here to find out more.

Event information will also be posted as it becomes available on the CPA (Alberta) website www.cpa-ab.org and on the CPA (Alberta) Facebook page.

 

RSVP to Roswitha Dziwenko at 780-424-6312, ext. 2241 or [email protected]

 

 RED CARPET AFFAIR 2011 - SAVE THE DATE!

 Red Carpet Save the Date Invitation

Likely one of the most successful professional actors with a disability in Canada, James Sanders, has been announced as the guest speaker and winner of the 2011 Christopher Reeve Award. 

Click here to find out more.


RDSP FREE Information Session

December 8th, 2010 - PLAN Edmonton (wheelchair accessible)

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a unique savings program with matching federal contributions of up to 300% annually. For more information/to register, call 780-488-2422 or e-mail [email protected]


Picture of Zachary Weeks

Raising Funds for United Way

Zachary Weeks took on the role of Employee Campaign Chair for the Edmonton office of CPA (Alberta). An avid Oilers fan and not afraid of a challenge, Zachary agreed to have his hair coloured Oilers orange and blue, all in support of raising funds for the Capital Region United Way.




Fort McMurray


Fort McMurray Events 

Accessible Parking Awareness Week, Wheelchair Challenge for Grade 3 Students and a Winter Wheelchair Relay are just some of the activities taking place in Fort McMurray. Read more...


Grande Prairie

Art Insight Tours

ART INSIGHT TOURS http://prairiegallery.com/news/art-insight-tours-2/

The Grande Prairie Gallery is linked to a fully accessible facility which includes the public library, meeting rooms and an Esquires coffee shop.  Community events are also held in this facility.

Peer Information Sessions 

CPA (Alberta) Grande Prairie office introduces new peer information sessions starting in December.  Read more...

 

 

Lethbridge

 

Lethbridge United Way FundraiserChillin' for Charity

CPA Lethbridge staff members Dylan and Shana took a dive...into a pool of ice filled water and all in support of the United Way of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. The pool may not have been that big but it was full of ice.  Way to go Lethbridge!

 


 

Red Deer

 

4th ANNUAL DIAMONDS & DENIM GALA - SAVE THE DATE!

Diamonds and Denim ImageThe Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) is pleased to announce our 4th annual Diamonds and Denim Gala, being held on February 19, 2011, 5:00 pm at the Red Deer Lodge.  The Gala features a dinner, dance, live and silent auction with entertainment provided by Danny Hooper and the Honky Tonk Heroes. 


Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Special by purchasing your ticket for only $100 before
December 31, 2010!


For more information, contact Angie at 780-424-6312, ext. 2246 or [email protected] or Tina Croswell at 403-343-1630 or [email protected]      

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 Research

Serotonin and Spasticity

Research by Dr. Karim Fouad and Dr. Dave Bennett, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta, continues to receive publicity. An article recently appeared in the Fall 2010 issue of Research News, a magazine published by Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions. Click here.

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 Creative Solutions & Ideas

 

Looking to Buy or Sell?

If you have any disability related items lying around your house that you would like to get rid of or turn into cash, check out  www.disableddeals.com! To help celebrate the launch of their new website, they have a time limited 30 day offer to place a classified (for a disability-related item).  To place your ad go to the website, follow the correct link and enter "FREEAD1010" in the promo/discount code box when it comes time to check out - your ad is then 100% FREE.

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Sports / Physical Activity / Wellness

 

Sail Your Own Ship

Sail Your Own Ship is a wellness program offered by the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) that focuses on teaching skills to individuals with chronic health issues. Workshops have been held in Calgary and Red Deer and more are being planned. Read more...


It's an Inferno!!

Calgary Inferno Wheelchair Rugby Association is fired up for another season and searching for participants. Read more...

Click here for poster.

Up Up and Away!
C5/6 Quadripegic from Lethbridge demonstrates gliding. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIzYN0O_mPQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpVxIyCKOZc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDFXFPJqCLw

 

Cerebral Palsy Association Winter Program Schedule

Click here.

 

Get in Motion

Get in Motion is a nation-wide physical activity counseling service for Canadians with spinal cord injury.


This FREE service is designed to provide participants with the information and support they may need to meet personal physical activity goals, or just a little motivation to get started with a physically active lifestyle. 

To participate or receive more information from a physical activity counselor, please call the voicemail line at 1-866-678-1966, or email [email protected] or visit www.sciactioncanada.ca.


SCI Resource

Check out http://www.scireproject.com/ and go to "Rehabilitation Evidence" which includes information on aging, autonomic dysreflexia, bowel and bladder, pain management, pressure ulcers, depression, etc. 

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 Employment/Education

 

DeVry Institute of Technology

DeVry Institute of Technology offers government approved bachelor's degree programs in business and technology that can be completed entirely online? And, because they operate all year round, you can earn a four year bachelor's degree in three years or less without having to travel or relocate.

Read more...

Alberta's Workforce

Find out more by checking out the following link: http://www.nadc.gov.ab.ca/Publications/reports/Workforce-Scan-2010.pdf

 

Mike's Fun at Work Tip

Feeling unmotivated to dive into that lengthy to-do list of goals? Create a numbered list of your goals, then to make it a bit more fun to tackle them, roll a dice (or two) to determine the order you dive into them, and commit to sticking to whatever the dice tells you to do.


If you have any employement/education related questions, feel free to contact Mike Hambly in the CPA Calgary office at 403-228-7433 or [email protected]

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 Fund Development

 

Optimize your support...

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Use your Shoppers Optimum Points to support CPA (Alberta)

 

By donating some (or all) of your Shoppers Points to CPA (Alberta), you are enabling us to use your points toward the purchase of products and supplies we need for our ongoing fundraising activities.

 

To donate your points, just go online to www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/donate and browse the Shoppers Optimum section. Then click on "donate your points".  What if you're not a Shoppers Optimum Member?  No problem!  All of the necessary forms can be found online as well as in any Shoppers Drug Mart store across Canada

 

With your continued support, this initiative has the potential for us to greatly "optimize" our fundraising dollars.

 

Become a CPA (Alberta) Member

 

The Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) has been providing services and support to Albertans who have experienced a spinal cord injury or physical disability since 1961.  Our 50th anniversary is right around the corner, and your membership continues to be of great importance.

For a list of the many benefits through your $20 membership, click here

  

Please note that your membership will not be denied due to financial hardship or lack of funds (so let us know on the membership enrollment form if this might be the case). 

 

Make your voice count... stay informed and connected!


To renew your membership:

CPA (Alberta) Membership Form


Call 780-424-6312 Ext 2241 or toll free 1-888-654-5444 to renew your CPA membership.

 

Thank you for your support!

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 Classifieds / Equipment for Sale

 

Classifieds

Welcome to the classified section of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). Click here.


If you have anything you would like to buy or sell, please click here to e-mail a description of the item, your asking price and your contact information and we willl post your item as quickly as possible.

 

Healthcare Equipment Trader Brochure

The Healthcare Equipment Trader brochure advertises second hand medical related equipment.  The brochure is produced by a couple from Busby. Click here.


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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.  

                                                             

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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 CPA (Alberta) Wheel-E will be published on January 6, 2011. First deadline for submissions will be on or before December 27, 2010. If possible, please send in your announcements before the deadline!

 

For more information about CPA (Alberta), visit our website at http://www.cpa-ab.org 

 

The Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) neither endorses nor guarantees any of the products or services advertised within Wheel-E.

 

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