Resources

These resources have been curated by SBHANA for those impacted by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. These resources highlight the many opportunities for community and support available to you. If you would like more information or specific recommendations, please contact us at

Fitness

Handcycling Club of Canada

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Used handcycles for sale.

Funding

The Ralph Braun Grant Program

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This program is directed to individuals with disabilities who have secured the majority of the money needed to fund vehicle modification products and just need some additional help to reach their goal. The Ralph Braun Grant Program is designed to bridge the funding gap that prevents people in need of mobility products from achieving their mobility goals.

Mental Health

Creating Solutions

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Registered Provisional Psychologist - $190/50 minutes

Canadian Certified Counsellor - $180/50 minutes

Master’s Student Intern - $75/50 minutes

If this rate is still too much, therapy will be offered at $40/50 minutes. Tell administration you need this option when filling out the intake form.

Mental Health

The Family Centre

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Drop-in, first session free. $200 thereafter, with subsidies on a sliding scale, depending on income and ability to pay. Sessions for individuals, couples, and families.

#20, 9912 106 Street NW, Edmonton

780-423-2831

Also offers phone and virtual sessions

· Depression

· Anxiety

· Stress

· Relationship challenges

· Grief and loss

· Parenting challenges and conflict

· Child and adolescent development and behaviour

· Domestic violence prevention and intervention

· Trauma and change

Education

Dr. E Bruce Hendrick National Scholarship 2026

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The Scholarship Program is Available Nationally to Students living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus in Canada. Apply Now!

Purpose: The Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program was established to encourage and support students with hydrocephalus and/or spina to develop independence and responsibility for their own future educational directions; and to assist students to pursue higher education with the ultimate goal of obtaining a degree or graduate certificate or diploma.

Where Valid: The awards are valid at any accredited Canadian university or college, technical or trade school, career institute or school of business.

Value: Number and amount of awards will be decided on a yearly basis.

Duration: One academic year.

Administration: The program is administered by Hydrocephalus Canada.

Eligibility: Open to Canadian citizens with hydrocephalus and/or spina bifida residing in the country.

Selection Process: The selection of the award recipient will be made by the Program Advisory Committee. When making its decision, this committee will take into account the applicant’s motivation, self-awareness, and goal setting, as well as potential for success.

Notification Deadline: Notification of awards will be made in June annually

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Applications received after this time can not be considered).

Obligation of Recipients: Recipients must enter/attend their chosen academic program in the year of application. Requests for deferment will be considered only in unusual circumstances such as illness. Proof of registration must be submitted before the award can be paid out. In the event that the student does not complete the academic program, they must submit documentation stating the reasons for their inability to complete the proposed course load in order to be considered for future scholarships.