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Success Stories

  • Boccia Ball Ramp
    Our Hamilton-Halton chapter has made the game of boccia more accessible for youngsters with high-level disabilities. The president of Brock Niagara Penguins swim and gym…
  • Travel Bath Bench
    “I have a hard time finding accessible rooms so I can have a barrier-free shower,” said powerhouse athlete Brian Hnatiw. Brian travels Canada and the…
  • Modified Table Top
    “When guests come over I can sit them in the living room, make coffees on my modified table and roll it out to them. We…
  • Rising Chair
    “What keeps her independent is being able to cook for herself in her apartment” said our Ottawa Chapter Coordinator Paul Marriage. “To do that she…
  • Accessible Paint Palette
    Leading Canadian mouth-painter Cody Tresierra, turned to Tetra when he wanted to improve on the artistic details of his works. Cody has been creating vibrant…
  • Roll-Under Crib
    A roll-under crib with swing-out doors has put parenthood within reach for Jessica Vliegenthart Jessica’s challenge was caring for her son, six-month old Remy. “It’s…
  • Microwave Adaptation
    Sometimes the simplest solutions have the greatest impact – raised sticker makes a microwave accessible. Tetra Prince George Chapter coordinator Nadine Lindstrom was initially contacted…
  • All-terrain Walker
    In 2016, six–year-old Rowan Rader diagnosed with cerebral palsy wanted to walk around independently and play soccer with his friends. However, children’s walkers on the…
  • Bike Trailer
    Tetra projects for people with disabilities are a triumph of the community coming together to provide improved access. Contributions can come in the form of…
  • Telescopic Brush Holder
    Mornings can be difficult at times; Tetra wants to make it easier for their clients. Randy McLean, 15-year-old Paralympic swimmer; contacted Tetra Vernon Coordinator, Randy…
  • Phone Holder
    Tetra was contacted by the parents of a 16 year-old with cerebral palsy, who had limited hand function to hold his cell phone. Our remarkable…
  • Wheelchair Infant Seat
    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…
  • Video Equipment Carrier
    Film-maker Caspar Ryan, who has inflexible joints caused by his body not fully accepting a life-saving bone marrow transplant, needed to carry heavy video equipment.…