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Non-profit Helping Disabled Residents Regain Independence

Mar 5, 2016 | 6:21 AM

LETHBRIDGE – One resident has committed his time to improving the lives of others with disabilities.

Chris Schamber, who’s in a wheelchair himself, is the Lethbridge Chapter Coordinator for the Tetra Society of North America.

The non-profit organization creates custom devices for people with disabilities. Clients can request any sort of device that will help them regain some indepedence in their every day life.

Schamber’s most recent project involved him making a snow removal device for a friend, who lives on his own, from a modified leaf blower. (Picture to the right)

“I’ve been a volunteer with Tetra for a period of time. I’ve been trying to create more awareness to help people live a better quality of life by helping themselves feel better by doing something for them. It’s a win-win situation all the way around,” he explained.

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Schamber has completed four projects so far, and hopes to take on around five projects per year. He also works in coordination with the Alberta and Vancouver chapters.

Technical volunteers are always needed. To get involved or submit a request, you can visit www.tetrasociety.org