Arttec Signs is honoured to have helped bring the Steadward Legacy Exhibit to life at the Saville Community Sports Centre, celebrating the extraordinary life and impact of Dr. Bob Steadward. This exhibit was designed by local renowned artist, Wei Yew. You can view more of the inspiration and behind the scenes of the exhibit HERE. Installed ahead of the Olympic Games, this permanent display serves as both a tribute and an educational experience, recognizing a man whose work helped shape the global Paralympic movement.
Dr. Steadward’s legacy is deeply woven into sport, education, and advocacy. As a founding president of the International Paralympic Committee and a longtime leader at the University of Alberta, his influence reaches far beyond medals and accolades. The exhibit captures this impact through a rich collection of artifacts, photography, and storytelling that traces his journey, from early involvement in adaptive sport to international leadership and lifelong dedication to inclusion.
Arttec collaborated closely with the project team to fabricate and install the Steadward Paralympic Journey display, a visually striking, museum-quality installation located on the second floor of the Saville Centre. The exhibit features custom wall graphics, large-format photo collages, interpretive panels, and display case graphics that bring together decades of achievements, milestones, and personal moments. Every element was designed to balance clarity, durability, and respect for the historical significance of the material.
From medals and honours to archival imagery and personal memorabilia, the display invites visitors to pause, reflect, and better understand the foundations of Paralympic sport in Canada and around the world. The layered storytelling approach allows the exhibit to resonate with athletes, students, and community members alike, connecting past achievements to ongoing progress in accessibility and inclusion.
It was a privilege for our team to contribute to a project of this significance and to help preserve Dr. Steadward’s story in a space dedicated to sport, community, and movement. The Steadward Legacy Exhibit stands as a lasting reminder of what vision, advocacy, and collaboration can achieve.
