Lisa Harper: The Power of Self-Advocacy
Lisa Harper: The power of self-advocacy by Mary Dufton Lisa Harper, who was born with spina bifida, is a woman accustomed to stepping outside her comfort zone and testing boundaries. She grew up in Teeswater, a small rural town in Bruce County. She credits her mother, who was a nurse, with teaching her how to […]
Meet Laura Gattensby
Meet Laura Gattensby In December of 2016, at the age of 46, I was supposed to begin an exciting new chapter in my life. After a year working with contractors and city inspectors, I finally opened the doors of my brand new business. Fifteen days later I was in my doctor’s office because of violent […]
Jeff Wilkinson: Living his Dreams
Jeff Wilkinson: Living his Dreams by Mary Dufton Sixty-six-year-old Jeff Wilkinson of Kirkland Lake is a retired newspaper reporter whose career pivoted with a diagnosis of hydrocephalus in 1994. A lifelong interest in politics convinced him to run in the Ontario election as a candidate for the None of the Above Party this past June. […]
Notice of Hydrocephalus Canada Annual General Meeting 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Hydrocephalus Canada will be held.
2022 HC Golf
Hydrocephalus Canada Charity Golf Tournament is back on Monday, September 12th, 2022 with all proceeds going to Hydrocephalus Canada. This important event will provide support for programs and services for the Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida communities across Canada.
Hugs and Smiles for HC 2022
Get your camera’s ready! Whether its a selfie or a hug with someone in your household…
Evaluation of a tool on workplace disability disclosure discussions for youth
Are you a youth or young adult with a disability? Consider participating in a study evaluating a toolkit that was co-developed with youth focusing on disability disclosure and workplace accommodations.
RECIPE-Burritos with Blacks Beans and Cheese
Burritos with Black Beans and Cheese By Mary Dufton 10 minutes • Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 small whole wheat burritosOlive oil to brush on burritos4 slices of Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar (you can use pre sliced cheese)1/4 cup canned black beans or canned refried beans (you can freeze the rest for more burritos […]
Shape the Future of Brain Research in Canada
The Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) is looking for 30-40 people with lived experience with brain conditions to include their feedback into the development of the strategy.
Apr2022-Support the mental health of children and youth with spina bifida and hydrocephalus-Newsletter Post
How Can We Support the mental health of children and youth with spina bifida and hydrocephalus? Insights from research during the COVID-19 pandemic By Revi Bonder, Amy C. McPherson, Andrea Snider Whether it’s struggling with fear or uncertainty about our own health and/or the health of loved ones, worrying about employment and finances, or feeling […]
