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Mobility Unlimited Challenge winner receives $1m for ultra-lightweight intelligent wheelchair

The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to market, and … READ MORE

A next-gen EEG could help bring back lost brain function

SLAC and Stanford researchers are developing a device that combines electrical brain stimulation with EEG recording, opening potential new paths for treating neurological disorders. Researchers at SLAC and Stanford are developing a … READ MORE

COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccination

When the COVID-19 pandemic descended last winter, Catherine Ross was filled with dread. Her 36-year-old sister, Amanda Ross, has Down syndrome (DS), which makes her especially vulnerable to respiratory viruses. Amanda Ross on the day … READ MORE

Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills

Parents can make a big difference by modeling and supporting physical activity in daily life, especially with younger children. A parent plays a game with her child. OSU Molly Rosbach, Oregon State University March 24, 2020 Corvallis, … READ MORE

FDA approves new drug to treat common form of muscular dystrophy based on research from U of A scientist

Created using synthetic DNA, viltolarsen is an excellent example of precision medicine. The U.S. FDA has approved a drug called viltolarsen to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The drug was developed based on research by U of A … READ MORE

Parents caring for children with disabilities have some advice

Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still need. Melissa Alcala and her three-year-old son Gavin at their home in Alhambra, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, Resolve … READ MORE

People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn

People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to return to school, work and play, further jeopardizing their health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates warn. The woman in the … READ MORE

New program aims to train doctors on developmental disabilities

A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care professionals to treat people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. First-year medical students learn to use an automated external … READ MORE

Gamers forge their own paths when it comes to accessibility

Players with disabilities and chronic illnesses haven’t waited around for console manufacturers to look their way. Here’s how far we’ve come—and how far we have to go Mark Barlet, President of the AbleGamers … READ MORE

My story in a nutshell, Part 2: The road to college

It was on a weekend in March 2017. My high school classmates told me to check my admissions portal for the University of Southern California (USC). Wallis Annenberg Hall at the University of Southern California’s University Park … READ MORE

Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most

People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit. When surgery is delayed, people don’t get full benefit of new knee. When surgery is premature, patients assume unnecessary risk and may need a … READ MORE

CPAA online programs in December 2020 – Register NOW

Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… virtually anywhere! December registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please … READ MORE

Alberta school boards lobby to reinstate funding program for children with disabilities and delays

Association wants province to restore early intervention PUF program to 2018 levels. A motion passed by the Alberta School Boards Association at a recent meeting means they will now fight for funding of the PUF program to be restored … READ MORE

Coach says 96-year-old ‘crushing it’ every week in CrossFit class

Retired doctor needed to build strength after stroke 2 years ago. 96-year-old Bill Mason doing deadlifts at his Prime Time CrossFit class. Sarah Keaveny Vos CBC Sarah Keaveny Vos, CBC News PEI October 23, 2020 Dr. Bill Mason … READ MORE

Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation than those 60 and older

Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger. One study projects a potential 183% increase in the number of TKA and revision TKA surgeries by the year 2030 in that … READ MORE

High intensity training best for older people

Five years of high-intensity interval training increased quality of life, improved fitness and might very well have extended the lives of participants in the Generation 100 study. High intensity interval training is really hard work, … READ MORE

How to adapt special education to the remote-learning reality

When the pandemic forced schools to transition to remote learning in the spring, some families struggled more than others. Families of students in special education programs were suddenly expected to adapt to an online learning … READ MORE

Robotic neck brace dramatically improves functions of ALS patients

Comfortable brace incorporates both sensors and actuators to restore roughly 70% of the active range of motion. A study participant wearing the neck brace. Photo and Video credit: Haohan Zhang and Sunil K. Agrawal, Columbia … READ MORE

CBC asks how the pandemic is changing the workplace for people with disabilities

Join the conversation Friday at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live, hosted by CBC London’s Chris dela Torre. Chris dela Torre is the host of Afternoon Drive, broadcast across southwestern Ontario. CBC London radio host. CBC CBC News … READ MORE

Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism

Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination and strength of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, shows a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Whispering … READ MORE

AISH date change made to make finances look better, auditor general says

‘It was done on the backs of disabled Albertans,’ opposition critic Marie Renaud says. Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney repeatedly told the legislature the benefit dates were changed to provide more … READ MORE

Self-reported stiffness comparable to MRI in predicting radiographic knee OA

Self-reported data on swelling and morning stiffness showed comparable efficacy to MRI in predicting incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis, according to findings presented here. Healio May 4, 2019 TORONTO — “There is relevant … READ MORE

A deep dive into Alberta’s COVID-19 numbers

Your pandemic questions answered in a CBC Calgary Facebook Live panel discussion. CBC News Calgary November 10, 2020 With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to sharply rise in Alberta, CBC News hosted a live discussion on Facebook with … READ MORE

New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those marginalized by disabilities, and especially those already dealing with social inequity and poverty, the pandemic has dealt additional blows. Anjali … READ MORE

Program involving community volunteers shows promise for reducing health care use by seniors

Incorporating community volunteers into the health care system shows promise in reducing health care usage by older adults and shifting health care from hospitals to primary care, according to new research in the Canadian Medical … READ MORE

Gore (the Gore-Tex company) thinks it holds the key to on-skin wearables

Gore is recruiting startups to Silicon Valley to make wearables or flexible electronics from the same material used in Gore-Tex. Gore Innovation Center By Tekla S. Perry, IEEE Spectrum 13 July 2018 I confess, I wasn’t familiar with … READ MORE

Compression garments reduce strength loss after training

Regular training enhances your strength, but recovery is equally important. Elastic bandages and compression garments are widely used in sports to facilitate recovery and prevent injuries. The computerized dynamometer (Cybex, division … READ MORE

How reaching for toys could change Cerebral palsy therapy

A USC researcher is hoping to change the way physical therapists treat infants at risk of cerebral palsy by combining cognitive and physical activity. Photo: Julia Rendelman By Katharine Gammon, University of Southern California … READ MORE

CPAA online programs in November 2020 – Register NOW

Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… virtually anywhere! November registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please … READ MORE

Remote learning isn’t new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic

A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning when COVID-19 closed schools last spring, including in the United States. Zenith Model 5-S-319 Table Radio 1939. TubeRadioLand.com Katherine A. … READ MORE

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