Allows on-the-go baby bonding – and all kinds of sleep, play and travel options! Our Columbus Tetra volunteer, Russ Weir, devised a safe and secure seat that can be turned…Continue readingWheelchair Infant Seat
This edition of Gizmo highlights the creativity and impact of Tetra volunteers across Canada.Inside, you’ll follow the story of Paralympian Mark Ideson, who collaborated with the London Chapter to design custom treadmill extensions…Continue readingGizmo-December 2025
After a long and fulfilling career in engineering, Robin de Goutiere was ready to embrace retirement. But stepping away from decades of hands-on problem solving left a void. “I built my own company…Continue readingRobin De Goutiere
“At my stage in life, it’s time to give back.” For Peter McKelvey, a long-time volunteer from Saint John, New Brunswick, helping people has always been a passion. As the…Continue readingPeter McKelvey
“Reimagine what is possible.” Paul Marriage was a retired scientist and project manager when his wife suggested that he volunteer for the Tetra Society in 2015. She had stumbled upon…Continue readingPaul Marriage
View News Article: Hamilton man developing pooper scooper for wheelchair users Published: July 7, 2025Source: The Hamilton Spectator Mark McNeil, right, and Mark Ewer show off the prototype for a…Continue readingHamilton Man Developing Pooper Scooper for Wheelchair Users
The Dalhousie chapter of the Tetra Society has been recognized in Dalhousie Engineering News for their innovative, hands-on work designing custom assistive devices. Their recent projects include: A custom cable-actuated stabilizer to help a…Continue readingDalhousie Engineering Students Make a Real Impact Through Tetra Society
We’re excited to share a recent interview between Steve Trussoni, Atlantic Regional Coordinator for the Tetra Society of North America, and Voices 4Ability, a Toronto-based internet radio station that champions disability advocacy and inclusion.Continue readingVoices4Ability Interview
This edition of Gizmo features the StepFree Stair Climber, a collaboration with University of Manitoba engineering students to create an affordable stair-climbing device for wheelchair users. You’ll also read about…Continue readingGizmo: Spring 2025
The 2024 Gizmo newsletter is now available on the Tetra website! This edition includes articles about Tetra’s expansion in Quebec, the new Pacific Region Coordinator, a project completed in Winnipeg,…Continue readingGizmo: Winter 2024
“The smile I get when you help people…you can’t put a price on that.” A Legacy of Lifelong Impact For over three decades, Jim has been a quiet force of…Continue readingJim Stone