Vela Canada - Stories

We Only Get One Life – Make Sure it’s a Good One!

My name is Laura Swindlehurst. Many years ago, my ex-husband and I wanted to take greater control of our lives and decisions made for us/about us. We decided to create a Microboard with the help of...

My Microboard allows me to have a healthy, safe and active lifestyle

“Hi, my name is Paul Thomas and I have a rare disease called Glutaric Aciduria Type 1. This makes me literally, one in a million!” states Paul. Paul started his Microboard 15 years ago...

JIWAN DHANOA: IN MY OWN WORDS

Good afternoon everyone, My name is Jiwan Dhanoa. Two and a half years ago, with the help of Vela and my family, I set up my Microboard which I have been using to manage the support...