Go blue and orange this April for FND Awareness Month! FND affects the nervous system, causing a range of involuntary physical, cognitive, and sensory symptoms can greatly impact daily life. Join the campaign, and learn how to spread awareness and donate through #FNDaware and fndhope.org/fndaware/
Ableism describes discriminatory actions against another because of a disability. The University of Calgary is hosting the UCalgary Breaking Barriers Day cumming.ucalgary.ca/labs/better-... where attendees will engage in learning about disability justice and what they can do to avoid ableism.
A colorful spring-themed poster promoting Calgary Adapted Hub programs for kids. The light yellow background features illustrations of swimming goggles, a basketball, a gymnastics vault, and a musical note. Text announces spring activities and lists adapted programs such as swimming, gymnastics, creative dance, and multi-sport. Calgary Adapted Hub and Jumpstart branding appear at the bottom, as well as the PONI Lab logo.
Looking for adapted spring activities? Check out the Calgary Adapted Hub to find out more about the inclusive programs available across the city! Options for this spring/summer include swimming, creative dance, and multi‑sport programs – check out CAH’s site for details: www.calgaryadaptedhub.com
Today is Purple Day! The effects of this common neurological condition have not always been properly understood by the general public, and Purple Day was first introduced to change that. Join us today in helping raise awareness about epilepsy. Follow this link to learn more: purpleday.org
Sign up for the Million Reasons Run by March 31 and you might win ON running shoes! For 31 days, you run whenever, wherever, and for as long as you want throughout the month of May. The donations you raise will help support your local children's hospital lifesaving research — more info linked below.
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognize neurodifferences make our world unique. Always, we should ensure the environment and systems in our communities are structured to accommodate people of all neurological backgrounds. www.neurodiversityweek.com
A colorful promotional poster for Brain Awareness Week featuring illustrated neurons and bold text announcing the event dates, March 16–22. It highlights facts about brain health, including the prevalence of neurological conditions, benefits of rest and social connection, and the safety impact of wearing a helmet. The poster encourages learning more through the hashtag #BrainWeek and includes the Brain Awareness Week logo from the Dana Foundation.
#BrainAwarenessWeek runs March 16–22, highlighting brain health and the need for advancing research, treatments, and supports for the billions affected by neurological conditions — nearly 2 in 3 Canadians alone will face a brain disorder. Learn more about BAW via the Dana Foundation (link below).
The Calgary Sledge Hockey Association is hosting the Matt Cook Memorial Cup from April 3-5! Sledge hockey teams will be coming from all across Western Canada to compete. For more information, check out the Calgary Sledge Hockey Association’s social media platforms listed on the image.
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A colorful promotional poster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games featuring illustrated para athletes in winter sports like sled hockey and alpine skiing. Text highlights over 600 athletes, six sports, 79 medal events, CBC Gem coverage, and a $25 donation to help #FillTheStands.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kick off today, featuring 665 athletes in 79 events across six sports! Watch free coverage on CBC Gem and support Canadian Paralympians by claiming a virtual seat to help #FillTheStands and support the journeys of future para athletes.
Participate in robotic‑assisted walking device researxh! If you have experience/interest in using or working with devices like the Trexo or Agilik, or with equipment lending programs — you’re invited to take a short survey about this kind of tech or lending programs. Contact us for more details!
March is Brain Health Awareness Month! We’ve summarized a couple facts about brain injuries, some of which came from www.brainlove.ca. Now is a great time to learn more about how we can support research and treatments for brain injuries. As the month progresses, we'll talk more about brain health.
Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day! Join us in raising awareness and advocating for fair access to diagnosis, treatment, and care for the 300 million people affected worldwide! On Feb 28, help spread the word, light up your home, support those living with rare diseases, and learn more at raredisease.org.
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, Feb. 25! The day isn’t just about standing up against bullying, but about recognizing we are all unique. Our differences invite us to use kindness, compassion, and empathy to understand one another, recognizing the world is a beautiful place because of its diversity.
PONI Lab is proud to be part of ACHRI, a leading child and maternal health research community. ACHRI supports 400+ researchers across 10 faculties, driving 20% of UCalgary’s research. Check out what else they’ve done in the last 5 years through their impact report (linked below)!
The Cerebral Palsy Research Network has invited individuals to submit photos as part of their 5th annual photo contest. It’s a great way to share a stories in preparation for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in March. Follow the link below to learn more and submit your photo!
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Hockey Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee just announced the 17‑player Para‑ice hockey roster for Milano Cortina 2026, with help from Calgary’s own Sledge Hockey Association, in the video linked below. Catch all the action for free next month on CBC Gem!
Meet the team! We are excited to introduce Abby Ackroyd, our newest Research Coordinator. Abby has her BSc in Biological Sciences and MSc in Biomedical Engineering. She's worked in medical research since her first year of university and hopes to continue being involved in medical interventions.
Tune in to the Country 105 Caring for Kids Radiothon Feb 4–6 to support kids and care teams at Alberta Children’s Hospital! Thinking about becoming a Miracle Maker? All new and increased monthly donations will be matched for a year! #YYCRadiothon #ACHFamily
⚽️ Soccability and the GOOD Games Calgary are hosting an adapted soccer showcase on Sunday, February 15. It’ll be a great opportunity to get active and learn more about adaptive soccer. Follow the QR code on this post to learn more about the event and register.
Check out this Trexo feature! Marc, a Trexo specialist and father to Mitchell,who uses a Trexo due to a rare mobility condition, shares their family’s journey in a Toyota Mobility Foundation video. Hear the full story through the link below:
Happy New Year! 🎉 2025 was an exciting and productive year. Many of our studies made great strides last year; we saw the publication of results from some of our studies and the opportunity for some of our lab members to present their work... and we also expanded our team. Here’s to 2026! ✨
Check out this awesome video which highlights an important message about the social constructs of disability: All people are people, and though the ways people live their lives may vary, that doesn’t mean one person is more remarkable than another.
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Meet the team!⭐️ We are thrilled to introduce Sabrina Marsha Buharideen. She’ll be analyzing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs). She is passionate about education and research and seeks to establish herself as a successful clinical researcher.
🦿📝 Participate in research! Have you used, prescribed, or supported someone with a robotic walking device? Share your experience in a short online survey to help improve access and shape the future of mobility. Email poni.lab@ucalgary.ca or check out the QR codes below!
