Today, the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation is the province’s designated rehabilitation Centre and a tertiary rehabilitation Canadian leader. Find out more about the Centre, its renowned and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, who it helps and what tertiary rehabilitation is all about. Read More
SCCR: Over 20,000 Visitors
Every year, the SCCR handles more than 20,000 outpatient visits, of which 2,000 are young children. Close to 110 New Brunswickers are admitted to the Centre and stay an average of 39 days. Most have suffered a traumatic injury. Others suffer from a range of conditions including ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and more
“I’ve always wanted to scratch my nose, put my glasses on or get something to eat or drink by myself. Now I can do that. I only wish more people could have this equipment. It’s fantastic!”
Terry Leavitt,
C3 quadriplegic resulting from a diving accident.
Age 25
St. Stephen, NB
About Terry
Terry suffered a traumatic injury as a result of a diving accident in 2001 that left him a C4 quadriplegic and only able to move his neck and head. The highly skilled and renowned team at SCCR worked to help Terry achieve as much independence as possible prior to his returning home. In 2005, Terry became one of only two people in Canada to have access to a robotic arm and for the first time is able to enjoy a level of independence he never dreamed would be possible.
The Dream Again Campaign
Find out how the Dream Again Campaign help will ensure that thousands of New Brunswickers like Terry will be assured access to the most advanced assistive technologies, equipment and environment so necessary to restoring them to their homes and communities.
