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Fort McMurray

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Grande Prairie

Phone: (780) 532-3305

Lethbridge

Phone: (403) 327-7577

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Lloydminster

Phone: (780) 875-1046

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Medicine Hat

Phone: (403) 504-4001

Red Deer

Phone: (403) 341-5060

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St. Paul

Phone: (780) 645-5116

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West Central Alberta 

Phone: (780) 892-3431


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Dear Wheel-E Newsletter Recipients:
 
Welcome to the May 2013 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 injuries and other physical disabilities.

CPA (Alberta) also publishes a quarterly magazine, Spinal Columns, which includes features and regular columns about important issues that individuals with disabilities face today. If you would like to receive Spinal Columns, please get in touch with us at 780-424-6312.

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To make an online donation, click here


Inspirational Quote
    "Ability is what you are capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do.
Attitude determines how well you do it."
~Unknown


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News - Province Wide 

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Chair-Leaders
Chair-Leaders Event Dates

CPA (Alberta) Annual General Meeting
It is that time of the year again w
hen we indicate who we think best fits the criteria for corporate and individual volunteer efforts. Our Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Recognition luncheon is being held on June 15th in Red Deer. For more information, contact Chantelle at 780-424-6312. 

 

Campaign for Barrier-Free Health and Medical Services in Alberta
You can make a difference by joining our cause and helping us make a change in Alberta. Together, we can persuade decision-makers to provide barrier-free health and medical services in Alberta for all Albertans! Click here for campaign poster.

Smart Phone

 

Wheelmate App for iPhone and Android

Wheelmate App of the Month  

Finding clean, accessible toilets and parking spaces when on the move can be a real challenge for wheelchair users. WheelMate is designed to change that. Also available as a smartphone app, WheelMate gives you an instant overview of your nearest wheelchair-friendly toilets and parking spaces. WheelMate is powered by wheelchair users who add and verify every single location themselves, ensuring it works the way it should.

  

Research Participants Needed

The Government of Canada is conducting a study about government programs for persons with disabilities and issues related to saving for the future. 


   

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Events and News in Your Community

 

Calgary 

Calgary 2013 Peer Events

Peer event information is posted as it becomes available on the CPA (Alberta) website at www.cpa-ab.org or click here for more information. Peer Event updates can also be found on the CPA (Alberta) Facebook page. For more information, contact Marilyn Erho at 403-228-7434. 

  

Restaurant Critics Needed!

Each month, two restaurants are chosen in order to assess the experience.

This is a great opportunity to socialize, share ideas, and enjoy some great food. for more information please click here.

 

Edmonton    

Edmonton 2013 Peer Events

Check out some great peer event activities planned for Edmonton in the coming months. Information is also regularly posted on the CPA (Alberta) Facebook page (become a CPA (Alberta) Facebook fan)!    

Meet and Greets take place on the first Wednesday of every month.

For more information, contact Brian McPherson at 780-424-6312, ext. 2241.

 

Big Lake Pointe Launches 28 Accessible Units

Big Lake Pointe Big Lake Pointe is a new affordable rental apartment in St Albert that has 28 accessible units.  They are currently taking applications.  Visit http://biglakepointe.com/.  

 

 

YMCA Welcome Village 

Boyle Phase II still has vacancies for the accessible units.  If you have a client that would like to apply, call Housing Services first to ensure individuals qualify before going through the application process.  YMCA Housing Services can be reached at 780-426-9622 between 9 am and 11 pm. For more information or to register

 

 

Adapted Adventures Program  

The CPA (Alberta) Adapted Adventures Program offers opportunities to participate in recreational activities, such as rock climbing, paddling, hand cycling, scuba diving, trail running with the TrailRider, fishing and cross country skiing. Also look for yoga coming in early 2013!  Adapted Adventures also has weekend trips featuring a variety of activities.We provide quality instruction, adapted equipment and affordable programs to minimize barriers of participation. Subsidies available if necessary. All abilities welcome, as well as family and friends.

    

Click here for program brochure. To view the Winter/ Spring 2013 Adapted Adventures newsletter, click here.
 
For more information please contact us at [email protected] or 780-424-6312.

The Kwadsquad 
The Kwadsquad  
Click here to find out more.
 

First Annual Greater Edmonton Transitions Fair

Saturday, May, 11, 2013, St. Joseph High School 

10830-109 Street, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free admission.

Click here for more information.

 

Family Caregiver Week - Edmonton

May 5 to 11, 2013

Click here for more information.   

 

2013 Mayor's Awards

Mayor's Awards on May 22, 2013, City Room, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton. RSVP by May 14th to 780-496-1472 or [email protected]  

Aboriginal Services

Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services Cultural Gathering

Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
 

Contact Kris Janvier at 780-424-6312 for more information about the CPA (Alberta) Aboriginal Services Program in Edmonton. 

Grande Prairie   

CPA (Alberta) Grande Prairie Peer Information Sessions/Other Activities:

For more information on any upcoming peer events please contact Mieke or Winona at 780-532-3305 or [email protected].     

 

Grande Prairie Office Thanks You!

National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week was held on April 21 - 27, 2013. This special week is designated to honour and thank volunteers across Canada for the time and energy they contribute to causes that benefit our communities. The CPA is working on our second table! A very special thanks to Chris Stetsco and her Bingo/Casino Volunteers as well as to volunteers who have devoted so much time to our local office. 

 

Parkinsons Support Group

Meets 2:00 pm every second Tuesday of the Month at Wild Rose Manor. Parkinsons Voice Enhancement Group Weekly 1:00 pm every Tuesday at Wild Rose Manor.  

 

Parkinson's Society Voice Enhancement Program and Support Groups
Contact Gennevieve at (780) 882-6640

Caregivers Support Group 

Monthly: 1st Monday 12:30pm at the PAS office (near KFC on 100 St). Parkinsons Disease Education Day: April 9, 2013. For more information, contact Sherry at [email protected]  


Community Living Attendant Training Program
Postponed until September. Please contact Travis McNally for more information (780) 539-4098

Wolverines Wheelchair Sports Association Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WolverinesWheelchairSportsAssociation?ref=ts&fref=ts

Open House - MS Society
May 2, 2013. Contact Marita at (780) 532-3204. Grande Prairie MS Support Groups will start soon. Genland Building (between the downtown KFC and the old Wild Bills store.) Suite 221-9804 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0T8    
MS Society opens "MS Info-Wiki" - All you want to know about Multiple Sclerosis and  more.  http://www.msinfowiki.ca/index.php?title=Main_Page  

 

Medicine Hat

CPA (Alberta) Casino Date Set for the Hat - June 14 and 15th!

If you would like to volunteer, call Sue or Shirley at 403-504-4001.

 

West Central

Sailing With Disabilities Day to Make A Splash this June!

Plans are underway to hold the "Sailing With Disabilities" day at the Wabamun Sailing Club which will likely occur in June.

 

 Creative Solutions and Ideas

   

Rowheels - The Right Way to Roll
Rowheels - The Right Way to Roll

 

Research

Long-term funding paves the way for the Blusson Integrated Cures Partnership
Bronx VA Doctor Helps Paraplegics Walk with Exoskeletons

Ann Spungen, the principal investigator of the VA's exoskeletal-assisted walking study, is excited about the ReWalk, a device invented by an Israeli scientist that allows paraplegics to walk again. 'In the 22 years that I have been working in this field, it's the most exciting intervention to come along.' - Courtesy of New York Daily News. Click here to read more. 

 

RDSP Study - Participants Needed

The Government of Canada is conducting a study about government programs for persons with disabilities and issues related to saving for the future. Click here for more information. 

 

On-Line Accredited Course in SCI Care
www.rickhanseninstitute.org

Interesting Websites 

 

Joshua Prager: In Search of the Man Who Broke My Neck 

When Joshua Prager was 19, a devastating bus accident left him a hemiplegic. He returned to Israel twenty years later to find the driver who turned his world upside down. In this mesmerizing tale of their meeting, Prager probes deep questions of nature, nurture, self-deception and destiny. http://bit.ly/11vC3zn  

 

 

Sports / Physical Activity / Wellness

Wheelchair Tennis Image 

 
Borrow a Bike Program Launches for Kids with Special Needs 
You Can Ride Two is an Edmonton-based partnership between pediatric  
physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society (EBC). The program, initially developed to teach children with special needs to ride a two-wheeler, has expanded to all forms of cycling thanks to several bike and monetary donations and partnerships with other community agencies. Click here to read the full media advisory release.
 
Paralympic gold medalist and former teammate of CPA (Alberta) staff member Ross Norton, weighs in on recovering from a lost limb
Three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Patrick Anderson talks about the long road to recovery after the loss of a limb. Click here to watch the interview.
 
Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta 2013 Program Schedule 
Click here to review full schedule of events.

 

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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.

 

 

 

Donate A Car

Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). To donate a vehicle to CPA (Alberta), simply fill out the DONATE NOW tab at www.donatecar.ca. Donate A Car Canada will look after everything to make your donation easy. CPA (Alberta) will send you a tax receipt after your car donation is complete!

 

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Use Your Power for Good

50% of profits on your electricity usage each month can help individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities!
Click here to find out more.  




 

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.


For a list of the many benefits available 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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Ongoing Resources
 

 

Cushions Still Available

Thanks to the generosity of MEDIchair (Edmonton location), CPA (Alberta) received a donation of nearly 100 cushions!  Special thanks as well to FI Canada for their assistance with storage of these cushions.

 

All cushions are new or previously trialed and there are a variety of brands and sizes available.CPA (Alberta) neither endorses nor guarantees any of these products and recommends that, in order to prevent any complications that may result from the use of any of these cushions, you contact your medial service provider or seating specialist. Steve Saoberg from MEDIchair, Edmonton location (780-437-3300) may be able to provide assistance with any technical questions.

 

CPA (Alberta) members can 'purchase' one cushion at a cost of $75/cushion to cover shipping and handling. Brand-new, these cushions range in price from $250-$600. For more information on how to obtain a cushion, contact your local CPA (Alberta) Client Services Coordinator. 

 

Get in Motion

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

 

Adapted Computer Technology Loan Program 

Do you find yourself limited by conventional computer equipment? Are you seeking more independence at home, work, or school? Are you interested in improving your current computer set-up? If so, please inquire about our Adapted Computer Technology Loan Program, which is free of charge.

Please click here for more information. 

 

Online Resource Guide for People with Physical Disabilities

Check out CPA (Alberta)'s online resource guide for people with physical disabilities, which is available on our website. The purpose of this guide is to provide information and resources on housing, attendant care/homecare, and adaptive equipment and devices, all in one central location. If you would like more information, contact Zachary Weeks.

 

Full Serve Gas Stations

If you know of any full serve gas stations 

not included on our list, or no longer full service, please let us know so that we can update our information. The list provided is a compilation of information provided to us by many individuals. CPA (Alberta) neither endorses nor guarantees that the information is complete or correct.   

 

Grande Prairie

 

Disabled Transportation Society  

http://www.gpdts.ca/      

- Will transport people to and from the Clairmont Ramada. Two days notice required to book.  

- Use DTS between Clairmont Ramada and the Greyhound Bus Terminal by the Prairie Mall.

- $15.00 for non-members per trip.  A small discount is possible for round trips.

 

Greyhound

1 800 752 4841 (travel assistance)  

- Must be phoned at least 4 days in advance so the bus is in place;   

- Find out if there is a bus available for the date required.    

- Confirm 48 hours before the date to ensure the bus is still available

- Book ticket through Grande Prairie Terminal: (780) 539-1111.

 

Red Deer 

   

Gym Membership
CPA (Alberta) clients are eligible to receive a one year Gym Membership at the Red Deer College Train Station. Please contact the Red Deer Office for more information at 403-341-5060. 

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 Classifieds / Equipment for Sale 

 

Classifieds

Welcome to the classified section of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). Many new ads have been added this month. Click here to see more ads. 

 

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 will post your item as quickly as possible.

United Way InKind Centre

Distributes goods and resources to qualified charitable organizations.  The InKind Centre is a community initiative of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.

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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.                                                                

[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 CPA (Alberta) Wheel-E will be published the first week of June, 2013. Deadline for submissions is on or before the 26th of each month. Whenever 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 in Wheel-E or on our website.     

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