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This website is all about the Alberta Spinal Cord Injury Initiative, started in 2007 with a 5-year, $12 million contribution from the Government of Alberta. It was started in honour of the 20th Anniversary of Rick Hansen's epic Man in Motion World Tour (1985-87) and is building a legacy of collaboration, innovation and dedication to pursuing solutions that make a real difference in the lives of Albertans with SCI and their families.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

First Round of Solutions Grants Awarded

The $12 million Alberta Contribution included $2 million set aside as the Alberta SCI Solutions Fund. Grant policies and proceedures are now in place and the first round of grants have been awarded: a total of $244,991 for 31 grants for the period April 2009 to September 2009.  Twenty grants were awarded to individuals - totalling $84,936 or 35%.


  • Super G Ski and Alberta Provincial Race Team Fees - $2,203.47
  • Pursuit of Excellence, goal to represent Canada in Sledge Hockey - $1,001.98
  • Mclaren Major Positioning Chair with Seat Liner - $1,190
  • Pressure Relief Mattress System - $5,000
  • Pressure Relief Positioning Mattress - $3,350
  • Modifications for Live In Caregiver - $5,000
  • Home Renovation (bathroom) - $5,000
  • Home Renovation (bathroom) - $5,000
  • Home Modification (kitchen) - $5,000
  • Kitchen Accessibility - $5,000
  • Stair Elevator - $4,295
  • Ramp at rear entrance to home - $5,000
  • Residential Elevator - $5,000
  • Hand Control Installation and Porable Ramp for vehicle - $1,000
  • Wheelchair Vehicle modifications for two individuals (sharing) - $5,000
  • Wheelchair Accessible Van - $5,000
  • Camper Wheelchair Lift - $2,500
  • All Terrain/Off Road Wheelchair - $5,000
  • Trailrider for personal and Community Use - $2,500
  • Installation of Electric Wheelchair Power Tilt System with headrest - $3,895
11 grants were awarded to organizations - totalling $160,055 or 65%:
  • Enhanced Rehabilitation and Staff Training, Bethany Care Foundation - $10,000
  • Barrier Free Accessibility, Medicine Hat Curling Club - $15,000
  • All for One Summer Camps, Paralympic Sports Association - $10,000
  • Spine, disability experience theatre, Real Wheels Society - $20,000
  • Community Exercise Transition Program, The Steadward Centre - $25,000
  • Bridging the Gap and Alberta Wheelchair Basketball - $24,750
  • Trail Rider Project, Calgary Society of Community Opportunities - $9,620
  • Purchase of 6 Vesco Rugby Wheelchairs, Calgary Wheelchair Rugby Association - $30,000
  • Purchase of 3 sled, 3 boot straps and 6 ice picks, Edmonton Sled Hockey Club - $2,426
  • Aboriginal Wellness Retreat, CPA (Alberta) - $11,259
  • Spinal Columns (extra issue each year), CPA (Alberta) - $12,000
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