What if playing a video game could help someone experience life in a way they thought they never could again? At the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, patients are using virtual reality (VR) and adapted gaming equipment to do just that.

Thanks to the generous support from the Nashwaaksis Y’s Service Club, the Game Changers program is giving patients with disabilities a new way to connect with the world around them, improve their health, and rediscover passions. Using innovative technology and a patient-first approach, this unique program is helping people reach goals they once thought were out of reach.

What Is the Game Changers Program?

Game Changers is a specialized program that uses VR and video gaming technology to support people with disabilities during their rehabilitation journey. Many of the patients at the Stan Cassidy Centre face physical limitations that make everyday activities like working out, socializing, or even just relaxing a real challenge.

This is where VR comes in. By using immersive, interactive technology, Game Changers gives patients the chance to explore new environments, exercise safely, and even reconnect with hobbies or passions they thought they’d lost.

How Does It Work?

Every patient is different, which is why the Game Changers program is tailored to each person’s individual needs. Some patients use it to stay active from home when going to a gym isn’t possible. Others simply want to “travel” somewhere new or experience something familiar.

With help from a full team of therapists, patients are introduced to customized equipment and guided through experiences that match their goals. And thanks to donor funding, they can try this technology without the financial burden of purchasing expensive devices on their own.

Why It Matters

For people with disabilities, everyday tasks often come with added challenges. Getting out of the house, staying physically active, or even finding ways to relax can take more effort and money than many realize. That’s why programs like Game Changers are so important.

VR therapy doesn’t replace traditional rehabilitation—it enhances it. It gives patients more options, more freedom, and more ways to feel like themselves again.

Whether it’s a workout, a game, or a peaceful escape, the impact is clear: Game Changers is changing lives.

How you can help

With your support, the Chalmers Foundation can continue funding innovative, life-changing programs at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation.