Discover Sole to Soul Footwear We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data “Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to … READ MORE
Autistic-friendly Scouts group: Calgary families find joy, acceptance and support Infinity Scouts provides opportunities for achieving goals and family adventures. … READ MORE
CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, … READ MORE
Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
Disabled photographer wins top prize in Getty’s Disability Stories grant Nolan Ryan Trowe, a Baltimore-based photographer, writer and filmmaker, won $15,000 … READ MORE
How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here … READ MORE
Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury … READ MORE
The benefits of physical therapy for torticollis in children Alecia, a young mother, noticed something strange in her baby: her daughter’s … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Disability history scholar’s new book tells story of ‘money, marriage, and madness’ Ms. Magazine included the book on its list of ‘June 2020 Reads for the Rest of … READ MORE
3D technology for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of … READ MORE
Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Calgary Youth Physiotherapy Senior clinicians sharing deep roots in pediatric … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches UMass Amherst team designs prototype charging system for wearable devices. ShaZam … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in December 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other … READ MORE
Equitable and free of barriers: Canada’s first gold-level certified accessible clinic opens its doors With almost one in five Canadians living with a disability, accessibility and … READ MORE
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of … READ MORE
Owlet infant monitoring sock pulled following FDA warning Following receipt of a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, … READ MORE
GPS app BlindSquare helps visually impaired navigate trails of Calgary’s Fish Creek Park ‘A person with vision loss wouldn’t even attempt to go on a hike by … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times ‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers: ‘Learning health systems’ for communities At every clinic and hospital, scientists work with health leaders to test … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions ‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
Student designs smart mobility aid for people with dementia According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, one million people in the UK will have … READ MORE
Taxes and disability benefits: Maximizing the opportunities A disabled person may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you have never … READ MORE