Gizmo-December 2025

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

Hamilton Man Developing Pooper Scooper for Wheelchair Users

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

Dalhousie Engineering Students Make a Real Impact Through Tetra Society

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

Voices4Ability Interview

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

Gizmo: Spring 2025

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

Gizmo: Winter 2024

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

Gizmo: Winter 2022

This special birthday edition of GIZMO presents thoughts from our founder and other important Tetra Friends and Family on the last 35 years. We welcome new Coordinators in Fredericton, Lethbridge,…Continue readingGizmo: Winter 2022

Gizmo: Summer 2022

This edition of GIZMO presents articles on this years TetraNation contest, welcomes new Coordinators in Toronto, Edmonton, Thunder Bay and Halifax, and also includes spotlights some of Tetra’s outstanding Volunteers.…Continue readingGizmo: Summer 2022

Gizmo: Winter 2021

This edition of GIZMO presents articles on adaptive sporting equiptment, welcomes new Coordinators in Fredericton and Winnipeg and spotlights some of Tetra’s outstanding Volunteers. Read more in the PDF:Continue readingGizmo: Winter 2021

Gizmo: Spring 2021

This edition of GIZMO presents articles on the biggest TetraNation competition yet, with 53 project submissions across North America, welcomes a new Coordinator in Saskatoon and spotlights some of Tetra’s…Continue readingGizmo: Spring 2021