This marathoner with cerebral palsy just got the Nike hookup On Sunday, Justin Gallegos, who has Cerebral Palsy, completed a half marathon. Nike … READ MORE
Things are so different now: Athletes, supporters celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics Amelia Hernandez, 61, who was born with intellectual disabilities, was part of the … READ MORE
How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for … READ MORE
Breakthrough for SF State kinesiologists studying metabolic protein New technique could help improve treatment for diabetes and obesity. Assistant … READ MORE
No rational person would design a healthcare system this way Justin Trudeau was a hard act to follow, but the next speaker defined the most … READ MORE
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon … READ MORE
Doctors in U.S. and Canada launch sweeping pharmaceutical reform proposal Plan published today in the British Medical Journal outlines seven steps to slash … READ MORE
Apple spotlights how accessible tech helps people with disabilities thrive There’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you … READ MORE
Xbox adaptive controller first look: A new, necessary gamepad Today we celebrate the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day and … READ MORE
A simple, reliable system for calculating lactate threshold in athletes The lactate threshold is regarded as a tremendously useful physiological variable … READ MORE
Get off the golf cart if you have knee osteoarthritis Golfers with knee osteoarthritis should walk the course, not ride, for better health … READ MORE
6-legged “horse” rides to the rescue Hippotherapy device could help patients recover movement, balance. Rice University … READ MORE
Smartphone case offers blood glucose monitoring on the go Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone case … READ MORE
Human hair as interactive material UC Berkeley researcher and artist Eric Paulos and his students continue their … READ MORE
It’s limitless: Paralyzed toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill ‘She’s going to take on the world and it’s awesome’ Evelyn … READ MORE
Province hiring its first advocate for people with disabilities ‘This doesn’t answer all of the issues, but it’s definitely a … READ MORE
Killam Prize awarded to Walter Herzog, pioneer in biomechanics Ground-breaking muscle contraction research affects bone and joint health. Walter … READ MORE
This neural operating system lets paralyzed, voiceless patients communicate Nuro’s new brain-computer interface uses neurological signals to let incapacitated … READ MORE
Create a 3D model of a person—from just a few seconds of video Transporting yourself into a video game, body and all, just got easier. Artificial … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
‘This is not the end’ – Sledge hockey Paralympian shares hope, experience with injured Humboldt Broncos Message from Kevin Rempel, who fought to walk again, gives insights into the road … READ MORE
Eligibility and application for AADL benefits Learn about eligibility requirements for Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) and how … READ MORE
Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilities National survey showed that people with disabilities are actively engaging in job … READ MORE
Britain’s transport system is great – if you’re not disabled If you are a disabled person wanting to get around by yourself on train or tube, … READ MORE
It’s not your fitness tracker – it’s you An international study reveals that people, regardless of where they live and their … READ MORE
Living with disability: ‘Personal assistants are my ears, hands, and body’ Nadia Clarke, who has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf, employs a team of eight … READ MORE
Clever socks connect remote patients and physios New ‘smart socks’ are helping physiotherapists better diagnose and treat … READ MORE
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the … READ MORE
A plan to overhaul Canadian health care systems What has gotten Canadian health systems to their present state will not be … READ MORE
Fully-automated, accessible apartment building a first for Calgary Inclusio opens doors to low-income Calgarians with limited mobility. After two years … READ MORE