Resources

A list of resources and reference weblinks for those with Spinal Cord Injuries living in Alberta.

(https://sci-ab.ca/online-education-resource-list/)

 If you have any additions you would like added, please send them to Kendra at kendra.erhardt@sci-ab.ca

 

Weblink Directory
Accessible Transportation	https://sci-ab.ca/accessible-transportation/
Accessible Vehicles and Funding	https://sci-ab.ca/accessible-vehicles-and-funding/
Adaptive Recreation, Fitness and Sports	https://sci-ab.ca/adaptive-recreation-fitness-and-sports/
Barrier Free Home Modification Contractors	https://sci-ab.ca/barrier-free-home-modification-contractors/
Disability Advocacy Boards and Committees	https://sci-ab.ca/disability-advocacy-boards-and-committees/
Employment Agencies and Opportunities	https://sci-ab.ca/employment-agencies-and-opportunities/
Funding and Scholarships for Education	https://sci-ab.ca/funding-and-scholarships-for-education/
Funding for Equipment and Recreation	https://sci-ab.ca/funding-for-equipment-and-recreation/
Government Resources	https://sci-ab.ca/government-resources-weblinks/
Housing Funding and Resources	https://sci-ab.ca/housing-funding-and-resources/
Medical Supply + Home Care Companies	https://sci-ab.ca/medical-supply-home-care-companies/
SCI Info and Blogs	https://sci-ab.ca/sci-info-and-blogs/

 

Southern Alberta Specific Resources:
Medicine Hat: https://sci-ab.ca/medicine-hat-resources/ 

Lethbridge: https://sci-ab.ca/lethbridge-resources/

 

 

A full list of resources is detailed below:

Government Resources
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities	https://www.alberta.ca/advocate-persons-disabilities.aspx
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)	https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living.aspx
Alberta Community Initiatives Program/Project Based	http://culture.alberta.ca/community/community-grants/community-initiatives-program/project-based-grant/
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)	https://www.alberta.ca/aish.aspx
AUMA WIC Funding	https://auma.ca/advocacy-services/programs-initiatives/welcoming-and-inclusive-communities/tools-resources/funding
Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/enabling-accessibility-fund.html
Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD	www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disability-benefit.html
Canada Small Business Canada Financing Program	http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/Home
Canadian Disability Benefits	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability.html
Disability Related Employment Supports DRES	https://www.alberta.ca/disability-related-employment-supports.aspx
Disability Tax Credit	www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html
EI Caregiver benefits:	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch: Non-Insured Health Benefits Program	https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/services/non-insured-health-benefits-first-nations-inuit.html
Form T2201:	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t2201.html
Funding Programs for Jobs, Training and Social Development	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding.html
Income Supports / Alberta Works	www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx
Medical expenses	canada.ca/taxes-medical-expenses
Municipalities Portal	http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/all-grants
Old Age Security (OAS	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html
Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons With Disabilities	https://www.alberta.ca/premiers-council-status-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx
RC4064 (E) Disability-Related Information – 2021	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4064.html
RC4065 Medical Expenses:	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4065.html
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP )	www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/registered-disability-savings-plan-rdsp.html
Registered Disability Savings Plan and Government Savings Bond	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disability/savings/grants-bonds.html
Residential Access Modification Program RAMP	https://www.alberta.ca/residential-access-modification-program.aspx
Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program	http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/seniors/special-needs-assistance.html
Tax Credits and Deductions for Persons with Disabilities	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities.html
The Canada Pension Plan Enhancement:	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2018/10/the-canada-pension-plan-enhancement–businesses-individuals-and-self-employed-what-it-means-for-you.html
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD)	https://vadsociety.ca
Weyerhauser	https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability/communities/community-investment/giving-fund/

 

Employment Agencies and Opportunities
Able and Available	https://www.ableandavailable.ca/jobs
Beyond Food – Employment and Learning Resources through the Edmonton Food Bank	https://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/need-help/beyondfood/
Calgary Alternative Support Services	https://www.c-a-s-s.org/
Canada Small Business Canada Financing Program	http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/Home
Disability Related Employment Supports DRES	https://www.alberta.ca/disability-related-employment-supports.aspx
Employabilities	https://employabilities.ab.ca/
Funding Programs for Jobs, Training and Social Development	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding.html
Government of Canada	https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/federal-internship-program-canadians-disabilities.html
Kello -Inclusive Modeling Agency	https://www.kelloinclusive.org/
Kopar	https://koparadmin.ca/
Make a Change Canada	https://www.makeachangecanada.com/
Prospect	https://www.prospectnow.ca/
Selections Career Support Services	https://www.selectionscareer.com/

 

Housing Funding and Resources
Accessible Housing Society (Calgary)	http://accessiblehousing.ca
25 Government Grants, Rebates & Tax Credits for Alberta Homeowners	https://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/government-grants-home-improvements-alberta/
Alberta Government	https://findhousing.alberta.ca
Centerpoint Facilitation  (Grand Prairie)	https://www.mycenterpoint.ca/homelessness-supports/
Civida (Formerly Capital Region Housing Corporation)  (Edmonton)	www.civida.ca
CMHC – Emergency Repair Program on Reserve (ERP)	https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/developing-and-renovating/funding-opportunities/on-reserve-renovation-programs/emergency-repair-program-on-reserve
CMHC – Green  Housing	https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/mortgage-loan-insurance/the-resource/energy-efficient-housing-made-more-affordable-with-mortgage-loan-insurance
CMHC– Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities and Reserve	https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/residential-rehabilitation-assistance-program
Enabling Accessibility Funds	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/enabling-accessibility-fund.html
Friendship Centre (Grand Prairie)	https://www.gpfriendshipcenter.com/programs/kiwewin-program
Grande Prairie Residential Society	http://www.gpresidentialsociety.com/
Grande Spirit Foundation  (Grand Prairie)	https://www.grandespirit.org/
Home Accessibility Tax Credit – Canada (HATC)	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/federal-government-budgets/budget-2015-strong-leadership/home-accessibility-tax-credit-hatc.html
Metis Capital Housing Corporation	www.metiscapital.ca
Northern Alberta Cooperative Housing Association	https://nacha.ca
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)	https://www.alberta.ca/residential-access-modification-program.aspx
Show Me the Green Home and Vehicle Modification Program	https://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/home-and-vehicle-modification-program/

 

Accessible Vehicles and Funding
BraunAbility (Vehicle Funding)	https://www.braunability.com/us/en/help-me-buy/wheelchair-van-grants-funding.html
Accessible Vehicle Solutions (Vehicle Modification)	https://www.avsvans.ca/
Canadian Medical Equipment and Accessible Vehicle Funding Sources	https://mobilitybasics.ca/canfund
Moose Mobility Scooter Co.  (Vehicle Modification)	https://www.moosemobilityscooter.com
Move Mobility  (Vehicle Modification)	https://movemobility.ca
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association	https://nmeda.org/
Savaria Vehicle Group Accessible Vehicle Dealer	https://wheelchairvans.ca/
Show Me the Green Home and Vehicle Modification Program	https://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/home-and-vehicle-modification-program/
Silver Cross Automotive (Vehicle Modification)	https://www.silvercrossauto.com
SilverCross Accessible (Vehicle Funding)	https://silvercrossauto.com/wheelchair-vehicles-funding-financing-resources/
Vantage mobility Wheelchair Van Dealer Locator	https://www.vantagemobility.com/dealers/

 

Funding for Equipment and Recreation
Access 2 Card (Easter Seals Canada)	https://access2card.ca
Alberta Recreation Grants	http://arpaonline.ca/resources/grant-programs/
Canadian Medical Equipment Funding Sources	https://mobilitybasics.ca/canfund
Challenged Athletes Foundation	http://www.challengedathletes.org/site/c.4nJHJQPqEiKUE/b.8325463/k.AF50/Grant_Application.htm.
Children’s Ability Fun	http://www.childrensabilityfund.ca/what-we-do/helping-individuals
City of Grande Prairie Low-Income Access Program	https://cityofgp.com/parks-recreation/programs-camps-funding/grants-funding/recreation-access-program
Easter Seals Alberta (Equipment and Support Services)	http://easterseals.ab.ca/Site/index.aspx
Edmonton Leisure Access Program	https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/leisure-access-program
Good Neighbor Fund	www.goodneighbourfund.ca
High Fives Foundation	https://highfivesfoundation.org/
Jumpstart	http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html
Keith Howell Mobility Trust	https://www.iamministries.com/keith-howell-mobility-trust
Kev’s Kids	http://www.977rock.ca/kevs-kids/
Kids Sports	http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/
Makers Making Change	https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/
Permobil Foundation	https://www.permobilfoundation.org/
Psychologists Association AB Psychological Services Fund	https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/resources/psychological-services-fund/
Show Me the Green Home and Vehicle Modification Program	https://showmethegreen.ca/home/home-improvement/home-and-vehicle-modification-program/
Spinal Bifida/Hydrocephalus	http://www.sbhana.org/resources/funding-sources/
Tetra Society of North America	https://tetrasociety.org/

 

Funding and Scholarships for Education
1800Wheelchair.ca Scholarship	https://www.1800wheelchair.ca/scholarship
4-H Scholarships	https://4-h-canada.ca/scholarships
Alberta Disability Related Employment Supports	https://www.alberta.ca/disability-related-employment-supports.aspx
Alberta Learning Information Service	https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
ALIS Alberta	http://alis.alberta.ca/et/fo/pay/scholarships/info.html?EK=866
Canadian Education Funding for People with Disabilities	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/education.html
Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta	https://www.buildingtomorrowtoday.com/grants/
DCCI Scholarship for Canadians with Disabilities -Disability Credit Canada	https://disabilitycreditcanada.com/dcci-scholarship-for-canadian-students-with-disabilities/
Deloitte Canada’s Bloom Scholarship	https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/careers/articles/students-with-disabilities-scholarship.html
Disability Awards	https://disabilityawards.ca/mobility-impairment/
Funding for Academic Upgrading and Adult Learning	https://www.alberta.ca/funding-academic-upgrading-adult-learning.aspx
Grande Lodge Alberta Masonic Higher Education Bursary	http://www.mhebf.com/
Lavalin Indigenous Success Scholarship	https://nationtalk.ca/story/snc-lavalin-indigenous-success-scholarship-application-form
Lime Connect	https://www.limeconnect.com/
National Education Association for Disabled Students	http://www.neads.ca/en/norc/eag/
Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities	https://www.rickhansen.com/Scholarship
Rick Hanson Foundation Tuition Grants for Accessibility Education	https://www.rickhansen.com/become-accessible/accessibility-training-and-education/tuition-grants
Royal Bank of Canada	http://scholarships.rbc.com/Overview.aspx
Spinal Cord Injury Canada – Scholarships	https://sci-can.ca/application-scholarship
Spinal Cord Injury Canada Bursaries	https://sci-can.ca/search/node/bursaries
Universities Canada	https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/
VAD Education for Life Bursary	https://vadsociety.ca/participation/

 

Adaptive Recreation, Fitness and Sports
Ability 360	https://ability360.org/
Access 2 Card (Easter Seals Canada)	https://access2card.ca
Accessible Alberta Campgrounds	https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/visit-our-parks/camping-in[1]albertas-parks/online-reservations/accessible-camping/
Accessible Waterways	https://www.accessiblewaters.org
Adaptable Outdoors	https://adaptableoutdoors.ca/
Adaptive Adventures	https://adaptiveadventures.ca/
Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association	http://www.acpsa.ca
Alberta Para Hockey	https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/players/para-hockey/
Alberta Para Nordic Programs	https://nordiqalberta.ca/athletes-and-programs/para-nordic-program/
AllTrails Wheelchair Accessible Hiking Trails  (filter for wheelchair friendly)	https://www.alltrails.com/canada/alberta
CADS (Canadian Adaptive Snowsports)	https://cads.ski
Calgary Adapted Hub	https://www.calgaryadaptedhub.com/programs
Calgary Inferno Wheelchair Rugby Association	https://www.facebook.com/groups/302092377278/
Calgary Para-Rowing Program	https://calgaryrowing.com/ParaRowing
Calgary Sledge Hockey Association	http://www.calgarysledgehockey.ca/
Camp HE HO HA	https://camphehoha.com/
Camp Tamarack	https://camptamarack.ca/
Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association	http://www.cwsa.ca
Coyote Lake Lodge	https://coyotelakelodge.ca
Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta	https://dsaalberta.org/individual-member
Easter Seals Camp Horizon	https://easterseals.ab.ca/camp-horizon/
Edmonotn Sledge Hockey Club	https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonSledHockeyClub/
Edmonton Adaptive Sports Association (EASA)	https://edmontonadaptivesports.ca
Edmonton City Arts Centre Programs	https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/city-arts-centre
Edmonton Rocks Wheelchair Curling	https://www.edmontonsport.com/organizations/edmonton_rocks_wheelchair_curling?disabilities%3Alist=Yes
Edmonton Steel Wheels Quad Rugby Club	http://www.steelwheelsrugby.com/
Equality Fitness	https://equalityfitness.com
EvolutionVN Home Gym	https://evolutionvn.com
Grand Prairie Wolverines Adapted Sports Association	https://gpwolverines.com/
Hinton Sledge Hockey	https://www.facebook.com/hintonsledge/
Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation	https://www.mhasr.com/
Neuro Rehab Centre	https://sci-ab.ca/services/active-living/
Paralympic Sports Association	https://www.parasports.net
Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society	https://www.pards.ca/
Peace River Adaptive Association	https://www.facebook.com/peaceregionadaptive
Power Soccer in Grande Prairie	https://swancityfc.ca/power-soccer/
Powerchair Soccer	www.acpsa.ca/powerchair-soccer-progams
RAD Recreation Adaptive Society	https://www.radsociety.ca/
Red Deer Reapers Wheelchair Rugby Club	https://www.facebook.com/people/Red-Deer-Reapers/100090330095450/
Resolution Fitness Services Inc	https://www.resolutionfitness.ca/Fitness-Studios-c140051537
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre	www.reyu.ca
Rocky Mountain Adaptive	https://rockymountainadaptive.com
Steadward Centre	https://www.ualberta.ca/steadward-centre
Synaptic Health Neurological Rehabilitation	www.synaptichealth.ca
Team Jigger  Foundation	https://www.teamjigger.com/
Ultimate Para Sports Association	https://www.ultimateparasports.com/
Volt Hockey	https://varietyalberta.ca/volt/
Water Ski & Wake Alberta Adaptive Program	https://www.wswa.ca/adaptive-program
Wheelchair Rugby Canada	https://wheelchairrugby.ca/
Wheelchair Sports Alberta	https://wheelchairsportsalberta.com
William Watson Lodge	http://www.williamwatsonlodgesociety.com/
You Can Ride 2	https://youcanride2.ca/

 

Accessible Transportation
Air Canada (One Person One Fare)	http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/before/specialneeds.html
Calgary Handibus	https://www.calgarytransit.com/calgary-transit-access
DATS Edmonton	www.edmonton.ca/ets/disabled-adult-transit-service.aspx
Maple Wagon Accessible Cab Vegreville	https://www.maplewagon.com/
Royal Wagon Accessible Taxi	https://www.royalwagon.ca/
The Driving Force W/C Accessible Rentals	https://drivingforce.ca/en/wheelchair_accessible_vans/
West Jet (One Person One Fare)	http://www.westjet.com/guest/travelTips.jsp
Womens First Cab Grande Prairie	https://www.womenfirst.ca/

 

Disability Advocacy Boards and Committees
Accessibility Advisory Committee -The City of Edmonton	www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/accessibility-advisory-committee.aspx
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability	https://ala.ca/
Advisory Committee on Accessibility – The City of Calgary	https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cns/research-and-strategy/advisory-committee-on-accessibility/advisory-committee-on-accessibility.html
Canadian Human Rights Commission	https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/accessibility-plan-and-feedback#plan
Council of Canadians with Disabilities	http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/
disABILITY Accessible by Design	https://www.disabilityabd.com/
DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada (DAWN)	https://www.dawncanada.net/
Making an Impact with Activism and Advocacy	https://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/video/activism-advocacy/
Positive Shift: Accessibility Training and Disability Advocacy	https://www.positive-shift.com/
United Spinal Association	https://unitedspinal.org/
Wheels of Change	https://wheelsofchange.ca/

 

SCI Info and Blogs
Alberta Health Services Concentric Project	https://www.concentricproject.com
Alberta Health Services Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision Strategic Clinical Network (NRC SCN )	https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/scns/Page13565.aspx
Bare Bones Podcast	https://www.scifragments.ca/episodesfull
Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation	https://www.christopherreeve.org/
Empowered Para Youtube Channel	https://www.youtube.com/@EmpoweredPara
Facing Disability: SCI	www.facingdisability.com
International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)	http://icord.org/
Kiesha’s Youtube Channel (Powerwheelchair user)	https://www.youtube.com/@KieshaMastrodimosXo
Living with SCI	https://livingwithsci.ca/
Mixed Crips Podcast	https://themixedcripspodcast.podbean.com/
Quad Podcast	https://player.fm/series/quad-podcast
Rambling with Reyu Podcast	https://www.reyu.ca/podcast
Rick Hansen Foundation	https://www.rickhansen.com/
SCI AB Youtube Videos	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoMg724pTwr7RucDsR9k9xw
SCI Action Lab Canada	https://sciactioncanada.ok.ubc.ca/
SCI Alberta- U of A Research Opportunities	scialberta.ca
SCIRE	https://scireproject.com/
Shepard Centre, Atlanta:	www.spinalinjury101.org
Spinal Cord Essentials (click Handouts)	www.spinalcordessentials.ca
SPINALpedia	www.spinalpedia.com
t6talk	https://t6talk.com/
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis	https://u2fp.org
WAGS (Wives and Girlfriends)  of SCI	https://wagsofsci.com/
Wheelchair Skills Program	https://wheelchairskillsprogram.ca/en/
Wheelie Girl Travel	https://wheeliegirltravel.com/

 

Medical Supply + Home Care Companies + Wellness
7 Generation Medical Ltd	https://7genmedical.com/
49 Bespoke Inc	https://www.49bespoke.com/
Amici	https://www.amicicatheters.com
Aspen Healthcare	http://www.aspenhealthcare.ca
Aspen Wellness Centre	https://www.aspenwellnesscentre.ca/
Body Work with Brittany Massage	https://www.bodyworkwithbrittany.com/
Canadian Red Cross	https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/alberta/health-equipment-loans
ChairStuff	https://chairstuff.com/
Coloplast	https://products.coloplast.ca/products/continence-care/
Congdons Aids to Daily Living	https://congdons.ca/
Convatec	https://www.convatec.ca/continence-critical-care/
ECO Medical Equipment	https://www.ecomedical.ca
HealthMed Distributors	https://www.healthmed.ca/
Hollister	https://www.hollister.ca/en-ca/continencecare
Home Health Store	https://www.homehealthstore.ca/
Home Instead Homecare Services (Edmonton)	https://www.homeinstead.ca/location/3040
MEDmobility	http://www.medmobility.ca
Mobility Equipment Services	http://www.mobilityequipmentservices.ca
Motion Cares	https://motioncares.ca/
Motion Specialties	https://motionspecialties.com
The Access Store	https://theaccessstore.com/
Wildrose Caregivers	https://www.wildrosecaregivers.com/

 

Barrier Free Home Modification Contractors
Alair Homes	alairhomes.ca	Jason Brown –  jason.brown@alairhomes.com
Amramp	https://amramp.com/franchises/edmonton/	Barbara Peters & Normand Doyle
Ascension Elevators	www.ascensionelevators.com	Nick Lum –Nick@ascensionelevators.com
Bathrooms, Bathrooms, Bathrooms	www.bathroomsbathroomsbathrooms.com	Shane McCarthy
Home Access Solutions		Tracy Cook – tgeorgecook@gmail.com
Improvisons Inc.	www.improvisions.ca	Jory Gibeault
Mobility Equipment Services	www.mobilityequipmentservices.ca	Phil Hulmes
Nord Alta Construction	Robert Breault (Robert@nordalta.com)	Michael Breault (Michael@nordalta.com)
Red Plaid Developments	https://www.redplaidhomes.com/	red.plaid.business@gmail.com
Ron Wickman Architect		rwickman@shaw.ca
Two Girls with a Hammer	www.twogirlsandahammer.ca	Kelly Gray (kelly@twogirlsandahammer.ca)