Highlighting the people, places, organizations or things that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians living with a disability.
Highlighting the people, places, organizations or things that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians living with a disability.
Donalda Jones speaks into the camera.
In 2007, Donalda Jones started REALM, a non-profit charity to help others benefit from a disability network. Since then, REALM has helped over 40 individuals of all abilities carry out their dreams.
A man, in bike racing gear and helmet, speaks into the camera.
Trailblazers Tandem Cycling Club offers recreational cycling to people who are blind or partially sighted through rides with sighted volunteers.
A woman speaks into the camera.
Founded by Harold and Audrey Zettl, Harvest Community Inc. provides unique employment opportunities for individuals with a disability in Saskatchewan. Focusing on meaningful work and the intrinsic value of each individual, Harvest is building a strong, resilient community.
A man with a limb difference prepares to tee off in a golf game.
Two golfers - one a rookie and the other a national champion - train amidst a pandemic to compete in the 2021 ParaGolf Ontario Championship.
Jim Noseworthy speaks into the camera.
Meet Jim Noseworthy and learn how his work with assistive technology is impacting blind and partially sighted Canadians in his own community, and beyond.
A woman speaks into the camera. She is sitting on a dock, with the ocean in the background.
We highlight TEAM Work Cooperative Ltd., a not-for-profit employment agency in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and follows several clients with disabilities through their employment journey.
A child, wearing a helmet, sits astride a horse, preparing for a ride.
Explore the physical, social, and emotional benefits of equine therapeutic riding as told by the riders in their own language, and translated by the volunteers and parents who know them best.
A brown and white pony nibbles on grass.
Lil’ Steps Wellness Farm, located in Manitoba, is a wellness facility that uses therapy on a daily basis for kids and adults alike. Learn how the special bond between humans and animals has the power to heal trauma, anxiety and other mental health challenges.
Kevin and Dee pose for a selfie. Kevin is a power wheelchair user.
Accessible Adventurers is a YouTube channel featuring an interabled couple Kevin and Dee, who are dedicated to activity and exploring accessibility in an often-inaccessible world.
Christian Bagg speaks into the camera.
Christian Bagg broke his back in a snowboarding competition 25 years ago. Unsatisfied with the existing adaptive equipment available to him, Christian set out on a life-long journey of innovating ways to get back into the outdoors.
A young woman speaks into the camera.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing organizations that presented in-person events to launch virtual ones. Learn more about Easter Seals Alberta's new virtual programming, Adventure Camp at Home!, which offers games, arts and crafts, music, movies and virtual field trips.
A person, dressed for winter and wearing a helmet, sits astride a snowmobile.
Snowmobilers in Saskatchewan, and beyond, come together at SaskAbilities’ annual winter extravaganza, Snowarama. By riding the trails throughout the province, participants gather pledges and raise awareness for Easter Seals in Saskatchewan.
Susan Simmons speaks into the camera.
We meet Susan Simmons, an adventure swimmer with multiple sclerosis who assists Special Olympics athletes with a weekly exercise routine, and coaching the “Spirit Orcas” swim group. Follow along as she leads participants through their exercise.
Ready to Rock
Meet members of the Delta Thistle Curling Club, a band of lovable and candid characters of various ages and disabilities who come from all walks of life, including retirees, members of the LGBT community and professional athletes.
Shane Baker stands outside, wearing a medical mask over his lower face.
We profile Shane Baker's self advocacy to remedy accessibility barriers faced by students at Camosun College, as well as his work with Indigenous youth speaking to addiction, mental health, identity and the importance of culture.
A man looks off into the distance. He is dressed for cold weather.
After suddenly losing his vision from a rare eye disease, professional heli-ski guide Tyson Rettie sets out to find a way to create a way for blind and partially sighted skiers to experience the back country.
A man, seated in a wheelchair, speaks during a television interview.
We spotlight three individuals who use People in Motion's adaptive equipment, giving them the freedom to explore outdoor spaces and a variety of activities with family and friends.
Jen Powley looks into the camera. She is seated in a power wheelchair.
Jen Powley is a force of nature. An author and disability rights activist, she has two Masters degrees and she sits on five boards. Now, Jen is embarking on her most challenging journey yet: running for municipal councilor during a pandemic.
A teenager with shoulder-length hair strums an acoustic guitar while standing in front of a rainbow flag.
We visit Views Music Camp, an annual event for blind and partially sighted children in Ontario. Held at W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford, it offers children the chance to engage and interact in an educational and fun environment.
A group of people stand at the top of a low rock hill, smiling and holding a Canadian flag.
An in-depth look at Paralympian Collin Cameron, and the community who rallied behind the vision to build Ontario’s first Para Nordic Training Centre.