First look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills A new study of children with cerebral palsy could help ease the speech and language … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Non-surgical recovery of function: Not a fantasy “Improved voluntary hand function occurred within a single session in every … READ MORE
Mayo Clinic researchers uncover methods to quantify the yips and golfer’s cramp The findings could open the door to improved treatment options. Banff Springs Golf … READ MORE
Alberta fisherman helps people with disabilities, chronic illnesses cast a line again ‘When they’re out there fishing with us, they’re able to not even … READ MORE
Calgary mom of terminally ill boy urges empathy in neighbourhood parking spat ‘I’ve had people come to my door and tell me that I needed to move the … READ MORE
Disability arts group returns ‘home’ with plans for new campus Indefinite Arts Centre was forced out of its home when the adjacent Fairview Arena … READ MORE
Serial casting had negative effect on health-related quality of life for patients with idiopathic EOS Providers should consider risks and benefits of treatments for early-onset … READ MORE
‘P-rouette’ is a 3D-printed ballet shoe designed to reduce pain Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Hadar Neeman has created personalised … READ MORE
Streamline digital workflow for 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics, AFOs The University of Michigan CYBER Team combines cloud-based designs and Stratasys FDM … READ MORE
Seven medals for Team Canada at the CP World Games Sant Cugat, Spain – Canada opened the CPISRA World Games 2018 with seven medals in … READ MORE
Fortney: Local massage therapist cycles cross-country to fulfil a child’s wish She’s spent the past eight days climbing some of the highest hills through the … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Why can’t you access your health record online? In recent years, more and more patients around the world are logging into their … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Hospital quality improves over time with EHRs Close analysis shows technology yields benefits, but not all at once. UCSF study … READ MORE
Kids with cerebral palsy achieve goals at Edmonton ‘brain camp’ At the beginning of “brain camp” each of the eight kids attending set a goal to … READ MORE
Child care providers often lack the training, resources to serve children with disabilities Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law nearly 30 years … READ MORE
The most valuable person you haven’t hired yet People with disabilities are the original hackers. You should hire them. Edelstall … READ MORE
More health-care spending an expensive way to buy health It’s budget season and provincial governments are continuing to spend more on … READ MORE
Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records. A … READ MORE
Headset allows persons to point to objects using their eyes People with disabilities such as ALS, spinal injury or Lou Gehrig’s disease, often … READ MORE
Alberta Special Olympics athletes land in Nova Scotia Welcome committee set up at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Sunday and … READ MORE
Wearables for a world without disease: Interview with imec’s Chris Van Hoof Medgadget was recently invited to attend the imec Technology Forum conference in … READ MORE
Nova Scotia girl with cerebral palsy saves baby brother from drowning A 9-year-old Nova Scotia girl is being hailed a hero for saving her baby brother … READ MORE
Oshawa teen represents Canada at world powerlifting competition in Finland Fifteen-year-old Daniel Ferreira was born premature and with cerebral palsy. He is … READ MORE
In Ontario, new project will give providers and patients more access to health records SPARK is designed to support innovators with market-ready or in-market digital … READ MORE
Uninsured patients in Ontario: People get sicker, the system pays more Patricia, left, a native of Guyana, says she feels “in control” since she … READ MORE
The secret world of disabled gamers Studies like this one could begin to make digital games more accessible to people … READ MORE
People with disabilities failed by dearth of funding worldwide, say campaigners As UK co-hosts world’s first disability summit, Theresa May warns that most … READ MORE