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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
4 days ago2 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
6 days ago2 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


I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I've embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome and adapt. This First Person column is the...
News Article
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Seven-year-old Isabella (Izzy) Sheldon got the chance to use the Trexo at the Alberta Children's Hospital. She was diagnosed with Rett...
News Article
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Sustainability Meets Inclusion: Go Green for CP Alberta
At CP Alberta, we believe that creating a better future means caring for both people and the planet. That’s why we’re proud to run the Go...
Leah Ison
Jul 11, 20252 min read


YW Calgary to end children, family counselling due to provincial funding cuts
By Lauryn Heintz Posted Jul 9, 2025 3:48 pm. An organization that supports women and children by addressing family violence and poverty...
News Article
Jul 10, 20252 min read


‘The spirit of Ukraine’: Fundraising journey begins for man with cerebral palsy
They call him the Ukrainian Terry Fox. Born with cerebral palsy, Ukrainian man Oleksandr Kyyanytsya, set forth on a walking journey from...
News Article
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Empowering Technology
Keeping people with disabilities connected through digital literacy Today, many of us take our ability to navigate technology for...
News Article
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Opportunity for kids: Apply to participate in accessible news feedback sessions
CBC Kids News is excited to invite children to apply to participate in upcoming feedback sessions that will help us shape our content! We...
Leah Ison
Jul 7, 20251 min read


50 for 50 Grind
On June 21st, Chris completed his 50 for 50 Grind for Cerebral Palsy Alberta. See below for his recap: @acceptnolimit on Instagram This...
Leah Ison
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price
By Emily Phillipos, Adam Cembrowski, Thomas Feth, Chris Wiebe, Andrew Green and Anna Lund, Calgary Herald Starting in July, Canadians...
News Article
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Cochrane community bands together to raise $43K to buy robotic legs for 3-year-old with cerebral palsy
Dan Kroffat hit his target and now Brielle Aguilar, a three-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, will get an opportunity to live her life...
News Article
Jun 16, 20251 min read


CBC Announce Third Round of AccessCBC Program for Creators with a Disability
CBC announced the third round of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program for Deaf and disabled...
News Article
Jun 3, 20252 min read
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