Help Us Improve Adult Care for Spina Bifida & Cerebral Palsy

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Dear community members, Researchers at Western University – Drs. Laura Brunton & Caitlin Cassidy – are studying how adults with childhood‑onset disabilities receive healthcare after they leave pediatric services. We’re looking for Ontario adults (18+) with cerebral […]

Adult Hydrocephalus Support Group

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💙 Adult Hydrocephalus Support Group – April 30 @ 5:30 PM EST 💙 Join us for the Adult Hydrocephalus Support Group on April 30th as we explore Functional Fitness & […]

🌦️ SHYNE Session – “Challenges with Weather Changes”

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For youth & young adults with hydrocephalus or spina bifida (ages 16 – 29) Cold snaps, heat waves, humidity swings—weather shifts can trigger headaches, fatigue, shunt discomfort, and mobility hurdles. In this peer‑led SHYNE […]

🧘 Accessible Chair Yoga for All Ages & Abilities

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Gentle, seated poses to build flexibility, reduce stress, and support overall well‑being—no floor work required! 🗓 Wednesday, May 7 • 7 – 8 PM ET 💻 Free Zoom registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nRucoaVWTketVt4FynLmgQ Join our certified yoga instructor for […]

Hydrocephalus Parent Support Group Meeting

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💤 Hydrocephalus Parent Support Group Topic: The Importance of Sleep—for Everyone, Including the Chronically Ill Child Good, restorative sleep is essential to growth, learning, and emotional balance—yet parents of children with […]

🧘 Accessible Chair Yoga for All Ages & Abilities

ONLINE via ZOOM

Gentle, seated poses to improve flexibility, calm the mind, and support overall wellness—no floor work required. 🗓 Wednesday, May 21 • 7 – 8 PM ET 💻 Free Zoom registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wpifs5jVSLOIGm_23rN93A Whether you live with hydrocephalus, […]

Ottawa Tasters Club: May

Rockin's Johnny's Diner 1309 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

This month's lunch will be held at a favorite place, Rockin Johnny's Diner, 1309 Carling Ave.  To join the Ottawa Tasters Club & connect with others living with spina bifida […]

💤 Adult Spina Bifida Support Group

ONLINE via ZOOM

Topic: The Importance of Sleep—Are You Sleep Deprived? Quality sleep fuels your immune system, mood, cognition, and overall well‑being. But chronic pain, mobility challenges, or nighttime catheter routines can steal […]

💤 Adult Hydrocephalus & NPH Support Group

ONLINE via ZOOM

Topic: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep—More Vital Than You Think! Sleep impacts everything from cognition and mood to shunt function and balance. If you’re feeling foggy, fatigued, or […]