Shanae Webb says the Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary she recently received has helped with one of the biggest challenges she faces as a student – keeping a roof over her head. Shanae, 26, is in the final months of her B.A. at St. Thomas University, majoring in sociology and minoring in English literature. In addition to a heavy study load, she also is dealing with dystonia, a neurological movement disorder in which muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive or twisting … [Read more...] about Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary helps with student’s biggest challenge
Jordan’s story: Finding mobility – and freedom
“Ability New Brunswick came through for Jordan and our family at the most difficult and challenging time.” - Charlene Hicks Mobility has been a major challenge for Jordan Hicks for much of his life, so getting his own set of wheels in the form of a scooter has opened bright new horizons for this young man from Dalhousie, N.B. “Spinal surgery at the age of four allowed him to walk independently for 10 years,” explains Jordan’s mother, Charlene. At the age of 22, Jordan has had … [Read more...] about Jordan’s story: Finding mobility – and freedom
Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary inspires young student
For 19-year-old Josée Sparks, the Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary will not only help her at university, it’s an inspiration for her to succeed in life. Josée, a second-year psychology major at the Université of Moncton, is one of two recipients this year of Ability New Brunswick’s newly created $1,000 bursary. The bursary is in memory of Paul C.J. LeBlanc, a passionate advocate in New Brunswick who believed that all students should have the opportunity for education. Paul died in … [Read more...] about Paul C.J. LeBlanc Memorial Bursary inspires young student