Sign up for our free sessions with Ingrid Exner, certified yoga teacher & person with lived experience. Expect movements that work for every body, including yours! Sessions run twice a month on Wednesday evening from 7-8 pm ET. We encourage you to turn on your cameras so participants can see each other and experience the […]

Join us first SHYNE meeting for youth and young adults with hydrocephalus or spina bifida to connect socially. Each month, we will have a topic of discussion, plus other fun activities to take part in. If you are between the ages of 16 to 29, sign up today! We look forward to seeing you at […]

Let’s Move Together! Functional Fitness for Everyday Life Staying active is about more than just exercise—it’s about feeling strong, capable, and connected. Functional fitness helps you and your family maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being in ways that fit your daily life. Join our Hydrocephalus Parent Support Group for a friendly and supportive conversation about […]

NEW DATE The Ottawa Taster’s Club will be meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Big Rigg Brewery & Restaurant, 1980 Ogilvie Rd..  Join them for lunch at 1 2:00 PM, for a chance to connect and socialize with other individuals living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. RSVP to Mary Dufton by phone at 613-698-8173 or by […]

💙 Stay Strong, Stay Mobile: Join Our Adult Spina Bifida Support Group! 💙 Maintaining your functional fitness is key to your health, mobility, and overall well-being. But what exactly is functional fitness, and how can it benefit you? Join our Adult Spina Bifida Support Group to explore how movement, flexibility, and strength can support your […]

Ready to yoga? Sign up for our free sessions with Ingrid Exner, certified yoga teacher & person with lived experience. Expect movements that work for every body, including yours! Sessions run twice a month on Wednesday evening from 7-8 pm ET. We encourage you to turn on your cameras so participants can see each other […]

Over 10 million Canadians are living with neurological conditions, impacting every aspect of their lives and costing the Canadian economy an estimated $61 billion annually—more than cancer and cardiovascular disease combined. The last comprehensive study, Mapping Connections, was conducted over a decade ago. With Canada's aging and diversifying population, and in the wake of the […]

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 (Supporting Hydrocephalus & spina bifida Youth Network for Empowerment) meetup, we’ll swap real‑life strategies for things like: Managing pressure‑related headaches and joint pain Staying active […]