Gobind Prihar is one of AdaptAbilities’ gracious monthly donors! Gobind is a Senior Relationship Manager with the Bank of Montreal, working as part of the Canadian Commercial Banking team in Edmonton. BMO encourages its employees to put others first and make tomorrow better. They believe a more equitable world with additional opportunities for all makes […]
Brandi loves everything about Oilers Nation. She is the Oilers’ number one fan, often seen sporting a blue and orange hoodie! She enjoys staying active by running and playing basketball. Fun fact: Brandi also loves to cook. Her mashed potatoes are a crowd favourite! Brandi uses American Sign Language (ASL), texting, and writing to connect […]
Learning to enjoy living in the bodies we have is something everyone should have the opportunity to explore. Our bodies do more than carry us from place to place; they connect us to the world. For people with disabilities, fostering a healthy mind-body connection is especially important. As the owner of The Mobile Yoga […]
It is no secret that the past two years have put all of us under incredible strain. For caregivers, this strain has been especially challenging. In the best of times, caring for individuals with disabilities has its complexities. Navigating doctor’s and specialist appointments, physical therapy, applying for funding and supports, providing physical and emotional care, […]
One of the ways our donors come to support AdaptAbilities is through seeing firsthand how our programs make a difference. Having a daughter involved in our programming as a participant inspired Chris Hamilton to become a regular supporter. Since 2008, Chris Hamilton’s frequent donations have helped us continue to make an impact on participants and […]
At AdaptAbilities, we are continually expanding our program offerings for our families. This past summer we introduced our new Play with Purpose Half-Day camps! Adley was one of our sweet campers who attended a week of Play with Purpose. Adley is a loving, confident six-year-old with an infectious smile. She loves engaging in physical activities, […]
Perry lives with Down Syndrome and attends the Community Connect program at The Orange Hub. You’ll most likely find Perry enjoying his morning coffee with Community Specialist Emmanuel or dancing in his favourite Zumba class. Other activities that Perry enjoys include cooking and baking, Tuesday morning Yoga, and being active in his community. He has […]
While working at Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, Frances Kilgour met Michelle Hordal, founder and CEO of AdaptAbilities. Frances felt lucky to see Michelle’s passion and dedication to help others, and she found she wanted to support the organization. For the past few years, Frances has contributed to making a difference in the lives of the families […]
Alana is an amazing and friendly individual! Alana loves knitting, using the computer, and listening to music. If you ask her what her favourite song is, she would gladly tell you! Alana enjoys practicing her math skills, often choosing to use an abacus as her counter. She adores dogs and will frequently count them and […]
