Our Stories
Sep 07 2023
A New Porch Lift Helps Hunter Start his School Day with Confidence and Independence

Hunter is bursting with creativity. He loves singing, telling jokes, reading, and sharing stories during circle time at school. Like most seven-year-olds, Hunter is working hard to get ready to begin Grade Two. But for Hunter, twelve very steep steps stood in his way of getting to school safely.
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Apr 18 2023
Welcome to the Adventure Camp at Home Virtual Programs blog. Check out the activities and stories of our participants below!
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Mar 30 2023
Brooke has bravely faced some tremendous challenges in her life. But they haven’t broken her spirit.
The first 37 nights of Brooke’s life were spent in the hospital. She was born at 30 weeks and five days – nearly ten weeks premature. After this incredibly difficult start, the next few months of Brooke’s life were pretty typical. But as months went by, her mother noticed that Brooke was missing some of her milestones. She sensed that something might be wrong.
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Oct 03 2022
Life as a teenager can be a challenge at the best of times.
As an early teen, Makenna dealt with some health challenges – challenges she thought would be a one-time thing. So it came as a shock when the doctor diagnosed her with ulcerative colitis, a condition that would last throughout her lifetime.
…Aug 03 2022
Meet Alex Mertens, the 2022 Easter Seals Alberta Ambassador
Alex Mertens first heard about Easter Seals Camp Horizon when she was 15 years old. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Alex relies on a wheelchair or walker for mobility.
…Dec 31 2021
Easter Seals Alberta announces a new CEO!
Easter Seals Alberta’s board of directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine Such to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2022. She will be succeeding Paula Telfer.
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