We are not currently accepting applications for group projects
 

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Past projects include;

 

Bikes for Tykes

     Bikes provide a fun, independent mode of transportation that help to build self-esteem and give a sense of freedom. The Bikes for Tykes program was introduced to provide funding for the adaptation of a bicycle for individual needs of a child with a disability.  We have partnered with the You Can Ride 2 providing funding to help establish a number of assorted specialized bikes for loan to children with disabilities. 

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Camping Under the Stars

     The Camping Under the Star was awarded to assist not for profit recreational facilities and organizations providing recreational opportunities to children with disabilities in Northern Alberta.

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Good for the Senses - Sensory Room Program

     The Sensory Room Program offered a one- time only grant to an organization or group in northern Alberta installing a multi-sensory environment created for children with disabilities. Sensory rooms are specially designed rooms that provide a relaxing environment for persons with a variety of special needs.  They provide a blend of sights, sounds, textures aromas within an environment that is filled with a variety of images, colors, easy to use devices, buttons, switches, and easy to grasp objects with different textures.

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Ipads for Inspiration

     The iPads for Inspiration Program (as a celebration of our 70th anniversary)  awarded grants of $150,000 to groups and organizations in northern Alberta that provide services to children with disabilities. Funds were used to establish a resource library of iPads for children with disabilities.

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Keyboards for Kids

     The Keyboards for Kids program was introduced to provide funding for a portable, battery-powered, word-processing keyboard (AlphaSmarts Neos) for children with disabilities.

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Lone Star Program

     The Lone Star Program offered grants to assist organizations in Northern Alberta that provide therapeutic riding

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New Leash on Life

     A New Leash on Life program awarded funding to an accredited organization to raise and train an assistance dog for people with disabilities who reside in northern Alberta. 

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Sledges in School

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Swing on a Star - Accessible Playspace Swing Grant  / Accessible play spaces

     The Accessible Playspace Swing provided a grant to groups, schools and organizations in northern Alberta that were constructing a new playground with an accessible swing or adding and accessible swing to an existing playspace.

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Wheels on the Bus - Accessible Vehicle(s)

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