“Ability NB is a godsend. They were just very helpful and understanding and caring. Because of them, I get to stay in my own home,” Kelly says. “I don’t know where I would be without them.” - Kelly Boucher In 2015, Kelly Boucher suffered three strokes in one day: the first at home, the next at the hospital in Oromocto while waiting for transfer to Fredericton, and the third in the ambulance on the way to the capital. She spent more than two months in hospital. The recovery, in … [Read more...] about Kelly’s story: ‘They were understanding and caring’
Mohamed’s story: Chasing his dream in Canada
Today, Mohamed is thriving in his new life in Saint John and looking forward to a brighter future. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed came to Canada – and Saint John – in 2019, eager to forge a new life for himself. Originally from Somalia, he settled here intent on leveraging the business degree he earned years earlier at the University of Malaysia. More than anything, he wanted to become a Certified Professional Accountant, or CPA. While working with a settlement counsellor at the YMCA, she … [Read more...] about Mohamed’s story: Chasing his dream in Canada
Kaleb’s story: Finding friends and success
Feeling isolated and left out of activities, Kaleb was in high school in Sussex when he first reached out for help from Ability New Brunswick, and a whole new world opened up for him. “The Ability New Brunswick team helped me get into sports and, through sports, I have made tons of amazing friends. They have an equipment loan program and that helped me a lot,” Kaleb says. “They also helped me when it came time to go to college. They helped me decide what my options were and if I … [Read more...] about Kaleb’s story: Finding friends and success