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Blog Without Limits
...voices from the community


Creating Without Limits: Celebrating Our Art Class at the Art Gallery of Alberta
At CP Alberta, we believe that creativity is a powerful form of expression—one that goes beyond words, barriers, and expectations. And that's why every Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm our Art Expressions class gathers at the Art Gallery of Alberta . This program brings together participants of all abilities to explore their creativity in an inspiring and inclusive environment. Surrounded by world-class art and guided by our supportive instructor, Kerri, and volunteers, participants
Leah Ison
Mar 271 min read


Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: Celebrating Strength, Raising Awareness, Building Inclusion
Each year on March 25, we recognize Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day—a time to come together, raise awareness, and celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of individuals living with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. But CP looks different for everyone. It is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis—each person’s experience is unique, shaped by their abilities, goals, and the
Leah Ison
Mar 242 min read


Building a More Accessible Alberta: Advocacy as Part of Our Legacy
For nearly 50 years, Cerebral Palsy Alberta has been committed to creating a more inclusive province—one where people with disabilities can fully participate in their communities. While our programs support individuals and families directly, our work has always extended beyond service delivery. Advocacy has been a vital part of our story. Two important partnerships that reflect this commitment are our work with the Alberta Ability Network and Barrier-Free Alberta. Stronger To
Leah Ison
Mar 242 min read


Making the JUNO Awards accessible
CBC, is committed to making their programming accessible to everyone. They are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the 2026 JUNO Awards with on Sunday, March 29th, featuring Closed Captions, Described Video, and a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) stream . Hosted by Mae Martin live from the TD Coliseum in Hamilton, this year’s show promises incredible performances by Allison Russell, Arkells, The Beaches, Daniel Caesar, and many more. It’s going to be an unforgettable ni
Leah Ison
Mar 181 min read


Celebrating World Social Work Day
Every day, social workers make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. On World Social Work Day (March 17, 2026), we take a moment to recognize the compassion, advocacy, and dedication that social workers bring to their work. Social workers play an essential role in helping people navigate life’s challenges. They connect individuals with resources, provide emotional support, advocate for accessibility and inclusion, and help ensure people have the
Leah Ison
Mar 122 min read


International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women Who Lead, Lift, and Inspire
Every year on March 8, the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day — a day to recognize the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women everywhere. At Cerebral Palsy Alberta, this day feels especially meaningful. We are surrounded by incredible women — women who lead programs, support families, advocate for inclusion, volunteer their time, and show up every day with compassion and determination. We work alongside mothers, daughters, sisters, colleagu
Leah Ison
Mar 82 min read


A Grape Partnership
Building relationships is a big part of what we do at CP Alberta. Once we work with you on a program or event, we want to continue that partnership so it is beneficial for both of us. We don't just take - we want to give, too. Our relationship with City & Country Winery began in 2020 with a Wine sponsorship for our Hush Gala and has continued ever since. Seeing their wine on our tables has become something guests look forward to each year, and no matter the theme of the gala
Leah Ison
Mar 42 min read


Paralympics On CBC
With the Paralympic Games fast approaching, CBC is committed to making their coverage more inclusive and accessible for all Canadians. They want to ensure the disability community doesn't miss a moment of the action, starting with the spectacular Opening Ceremonies and the Opening Ceremonies with ASL. To help our community plan their viewing experience, here are the accessibility features they are offering this year: ASL Interpretation Opening & Closing Ceremonies: Live ASL
Leah Ison
Mar 31 min read


Win One. Give One. – National Giveaway
In recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Possibility Neurotechnologies is launching a national “Win One, Give One” giveaway to expand access to brain-controlled technology for people who want to interact with the world in new ways. One winner anywhere in Canada will receive a prize bundle valued at $1,500+ CAD, and a second bundle will be donated to a deserving family selected from applicants in our Early Access community. In addition, two Alberta families will rec
Leah Ison
Mar 31 min read


It's All In The Details: Let's Hustle For A Purpose
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and we are hosting our 3rd annual fundraiser with Handicapped & Hustlin Premium Detailing Service out of Medicine Hat! Carter, who was diagnosed at a young age with cerebral palsy, has always had a passion for vehicles of all kinds since childhood. He started a detailing business in February of 2020. It started off as a simple Facebook ad, to kick start a second income, and quickly became his dream come true! Book your car detailing se
lison435
Mar 21 min read


Creativity You Can Wear
There’s something special about art that you can wear . In one of our recent art class, participants transformed plain aprons into vibrant, one-of-a-kind creations. Using paint, colour, texture, and plenty of imagination, each artist designed an apron that reflects their personality and creativity. For some, it was about bold colours and big brushstrokes. For others, it was careful details and meaningful symbols. Every apron tells a story — and every story deserves to be cele
Leah Ison
Feb 181 min read


State of Art YYC: Creating Community Through Art and Giving Back
State of Art YYC was formed in March 2007 with a simple but meaningful goal: to showcase the diverse and vibrant talents of artists living in Calgary. What began as a small collective has grown into a busy and passionate art community, united by a shared belief that art should be accessible, celebrated, and connected to the people who experience it. From the beginning, State of Art YYC has focused on bringing art into the community — creating spaces where people can discover
Leah Ison
Feb 132 min read


211 Day: Connecting People to Support, 24/7
Every year on February 11 (2/11), communities across Canada recognize 211 Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about a simple, powerful service that helps people find the support they need, when they need it most. Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and at some point, most of us need help navigating challenges. Whether someone is looking for mental health support, financial assistance, housing resources, food programs, or community services, 211 connects people to the rig
Leah Ison
Feb 112 min read


Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 featuring American Sign Language
As Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Network, CBC is dedicated to making the Milano Cortina 2026 Games accessible for people in Canada. Olympic Winter Games (Feb 6–22,2026) American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, along with daily ASL segments on the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Described Video (DV) will be available for both ceremonies, as well as for all Daytime and Prime Time content (12:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily) across our television
Leah Ison
Feb 61 min read


Therapeutic Recreation Month: More Than Play, It’s Possibility
Therapeutic Recreation Month is a time to celebrate the power of play, movement, and meaningful connection — and the incredible professionals who make it all possible. At CP Alberta, therapeutic recreation is about so much more than activities. It’s about creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to build confidence, develop skills, and experience joy in ways that are meaningful to them. What Is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic recreation uses purposeful
lison435
Feb 32 min read


A Small Visit. A Big Impact.
We’re excited to share some good news — CP Alberta is proud to be part of the Goodness Giveaway , a special campaign celebrating 35 years of Prominent Homes and their commitment to giving back to the community. And since we are celebrating 50 years in 2026, we just had to participate! This partnership is all about turning everyday moments into meaningful support for local causes. Even better? It’s incredibly simple for supporters to take part. What Is the Goodness Giveaway?
Leah Ison
Feb 22 min read


Little Bee Gallery Expands Artist Network to Fund Cerebral Palsy Therapy
A family-run online art gallery that donates 100% of net proceeds to fund therapy for a child with cerebral palsy is attracting established artists from across North America who want their work to make a direct, measurable impact. Little Bee Gallery, founded 15 months ago by Calgary-based Melanie Mireault and Suzanne Mireault in Winnipeg, has already raised enough through their gallery to cover all physiotherapy and therapy intensives for their nephew Beckett for all of 2024
Leah Ison
Jan 303 min read


‘Silent crisis’: Long waits leave Calgary children without disability care
Calgary parents are sounding the alarm over years-long delays in accessing disability supports, warning that critical early-development windows are being lost. Karl Visser says his hope for his four-year-old daughter Olivia is simple: to one day hear her say “I love you.” Olivia has Rett syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes the loss of speech and motor skills. Visser believes timely therapy could make a difference, but says provincial support has been out of re
News Article
Jan 152 min read


Disability Life
CBC is excited to announce the launch of Disability Life, a new content hub designed to be a dedicated resource for Canadians with disabilities, their caregivers, and allies. The creation of this hub was directly inspired by feedback from their disabled audience members where they said it was difficult to find disability-related content scattered across platforms. Disability Life solves this by bringing together news, arts, sports, and more into one easy-to-find destination..
Leah Ison
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Breaking barriers: A path to inclusion in the Canadian workplace
How a Calgary-based job board builds pathways to inclusion in Canada’s labour market Today marks the start of Disability Employment...
Leah Ison
Oct 2, 20251 min read
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