Regeneration race: Cartilage regrows faster in some joints than others Thought regenerating tissue was just for salamanders? It turns out that humans can … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
Canadian innovators use video games to help children with neuro-development disabilities Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with … READ MORE
COVID-19 has made education more accessible for university students with mobility disabilities ‘Our access to education should matter,’ said one student. ‘I have … READ MORE
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Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently … READ MORE
Equity in access and use of rehabilitation services in Canada Two Canadians, equal under the law. Only one gets rehabilitation services. What … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in March 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
A national electronic health record for primary care The Canada Health Act states that health care should be portable — but health … READ MORE
Inclusive design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities Luke Anderson has thought a lot about designing accessible spaces. And he’s … READ MORE
A blessing: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco finds way back on the ice during COVID-19 Ryan Straschnitzki has been spending time playing sledge hockey on a pond behind his … READ MORE
Caring for children and youth with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs … READ MORE
Student awarded NIH Fellowship to examine balance, walking in children with cerebral palsy Hassan Farah, a Virginia Tech translational biology, medicine, and health graduate … READ MORE
Printed electronics open way for electrified tattoos and personalized biosensors The first demonstration of a fully print-in-place electronics technique is gentle … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in February 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children Could lead to early intervention, help prevent disability. Noah Drozda shows off a … READ MORE
Government-run homes for disabled Albertans will not be privatized Families express relief and joy at decision to maintain status quo. Brenda Waluk … READ MORE
An engineer explains how to forge a career designing for disabilities Blessin Varkey develops tech to help Indian students with cognitive disabilities. … READ MORE
Electric Mountain Cart takes disabled riders off-road The EV4 Mountain Cart was developed with input from a disabled extreme athlete, and … READ MORE
How people with Type 2 diabetes can get the benefits of exercise while reducing the risks Researchers recommend three simple steps to start an exercise routine while reducing … READ MORE
Capital funding of health care in Canada is critical, yet declined in last 20 years Capital funding of health care, used to build new hospitals, redesign or upgrade … READ MORE
Parkinson’s results beyond researchers’ wildest dreams A treatment that has restored the movement of patients with chronic … READ MORE
‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in January 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
Bluetooth – a technology with bite Those familiar with this young column know that “the machine” represents the … READ MORE
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
Standing frame intervention improves life for people with MS John Kendrick, from Sparkwell, near Plymouth, has progressive multiple sclerosis, … READ MORE
Mystery arthritis-linked knee bone three times more common than 100 years ago The fabella, a small bone in the knee once lost to human evolution, has made a … READ MORE