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- 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 senior cyclist with post-polio syndrome stop safely.
- An accessible sensory water table for a young child with complex disabilities, now part of IWK’s Adapted Equipment Loan Program.
Led by engineering students, the Dalhousie Tetra team meets weekly in the Faculty of Engineering’s Makerspace to build personalized devices that promote independence and inclusion.
“This is everything I’ve wanted to do as an engineer — helping people directly through design,” says chapter president Ispeeta Ahmed.
- Voices4Ability Interview
We’re excited to share a recent radio interview with Steve Trussoni, Atlantic Regional Coordinator for the Tetra Society, featured on Voices 4Ability, a station dedicated to disability advocacy and inclusion.
In this 25-minute conversation, Steve talks about:
- How Tetra empowers people through custom assistive devices
- The vital role of volunteers in creating tools for independence
- Success stories from the Atlantic region
- Small innovations making a big impact in accessibility
This interview offers a closer look at the people and passion behind Tetra’s mission.
Listen to the full interview below:
- 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 a custom play table at CHEO that brings children with diverse mobility needs together, and meet three new Chapter Coordinators who recently joined Tetra in PEI, Edmonton, and London.
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- 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, and the story of a hockey glove created in Newfoundland.
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- 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, and Guelph, along with our interim Atlantic Regional Coordinator. If you’re looking for a great holiday gift, make sure to check out the article on netClé.
Are you interested in learning more about Tetra’s last 35 years? Check out TetraCon2022 at tetrasociety.org/tetracon/ to watch the video of our birthday celebration.
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