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Cost of Advanced Prosthetics Poses Barrier for Many Canadians

While Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetic technology, many Canadians cannot afford these advanced devices, highlighting a significant accessibility issue.

2 Mar, 11:10 — 2 Mar, 11:10
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Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can't afford them

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/86c4ffd0-459d-4720-927a-14cc797077aa,1772449555012/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C446%2C6000%2C3375%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A woman in ski clothing sits on a single ski.' width='620' height='349' title='A member of Canada&apos;s team prepares for the women&apos;s downhill sitting event at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing during the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games on March 5, 2022. '/><p></p>

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