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Calgary’s first fully automated apartments for people with disabilities

‘If you take those obstacles away, you no longer need help,’ Mike Dummer says. Calgary’s first fully automated assisted living apartment building, Inclusio, will feature 45 studio apartments with common living spaces for … READ MORE

Disabled Albertans ignored, says Edmonton mother

“People with disabilities have become an afterthought.” Leah McRorie, a mother of two adult children with disabilities, is calling on the Notley government to deliver on its promise to review the Program for Persons with … READ MORE

Video game improves balance in youth with autism

Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various “ninja” poses could help children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their balance, according to a recent study in the Journal of Autism and … READ MORE

IPC Para-Nordic World Cup 2017 in Canmore

The Alberta World Cup Society is excited and proud to announce that Canmore will host the International Paralympic Committee Para-Nordic World Cup on December 7-18, 2017. With over 100 of the world’s best para-athletes, this … READ MORE

Game Changer™ OA knee brace

Several studies investigating the clinical effectiveness of valgus bracing have reported that patients experience significant reduction in pain and improvement in physical function. Significant reduction of pain during activities of … READ MORE

Calgary learn to ski and snowboard for persons with disabilities at Canada Olympic Park

7pm – 9pm Friday, December 1, 2017. Canada Olympic Park, meet on the 2nd Level of the Cafeteria for ticket pick up and directions Great way to get your snow legs back. Groups are led by top certified CSIA and CASI course conductors, … READ MORE

New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible

Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in new state-of-the-art racing flats known as “4%s,” University of Colorado Boulder researchers have published the study that inspired the shoes’ … READ MORE

Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard

It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, 2012, her eight-year-old son Nicholas donned a hall pass dangling from a non-breakaway lanyard for a trip to the boys’ washroom at Bearspaw School, … READ MORE

Day to celebrate people with disabilities in Lethbridge

Dec 4 will be a day filled with distinction and diversity as the community comes together to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Sign of encouragement from participant. About 100 people gathered on the … READ MORE

Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities

UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to fund a new telemedicine program for children in remote communities. The School-Based … READ MORE

Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush

We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof Helen Stokes-Lampard, of the Royal College of GPs, is worried about ‘twin-track approach to NHS general practice’. Photograph: Sam Friedrich for … READ MORE

You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team

Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. According to his coaches, Brett Smith’s strong point is his serve. It’s on display Tuesday afternoons, during volleyball practice at Heritage … READ MORE

Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy

Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity management therapies, including orthotics, casting or orthopedic surgery, according to a press release from Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Inquiry into … READ MORE

New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program

The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor washrooms, a roof that doesn’t leak and above-freezing temperatures allows for year-round riding. Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association. Programs for … READ MORE

Class of 2017: Neuroscience grad hopes his fascination with the brain leads to better treatments

‘It would be a disservice not to try and help whoever you can, in whatever way you can. Will Wilson is a neuroscience grad student working on epilepsy research. He also does a ton of community work and has won multiple scholarships … READ MORE

I am at my wit’s end: Manitoba man says limited home-care hours too restrictive

Alex Lytwyn is calling for changes after a decade-long battle to get home-care hours increased. A Manitoba man living with cerebral palsy is calling for changes to the province’s Vulnerable Person’s and Home Care acts to … READ MORE

Meet the bike designer who changes lives

Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was achieved thanks to Freedom Concepts, a Winnipeg company where a team custom designs and builds bikes for people — mostly children — who would never … READ MORE

Calgary shows appreciation for accessible drivers

Wednesday is Accessible Driver Appreciation Day in Calgary. It’s organized by the Calgary Ability Network to bring awareness of the need for accessible transportation services. Calgary Transit by Audrey Whelan, 660 News November 15, … READ MORE

The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors

Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic busywork generated by the E.M.R., the electronic medical record. And it’s not just in our imaginations. Illustration by Craig Frazier, The New York … READ MORE

Chicago runner with CP sues for chance to compete

Aaron Holzmueller is a teenage runner who has made a name for himself at the national level, but what he wants most is a chance to compete in the Illinois High School Association championships. Aaron Holzmueller stretches after a … READ MORE

Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory”

But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important gap in health care. A company providing online access to doctors for a fee has expanded into Nova Scotia and the body regulating the practice of … READ MORE

Study eyes hospitalists

The old-fashioned, family doctor style of medicine could be lifesaving for elderly hospitalized patients, a big study suggests, showing benefits over a rapidly expanding alternative that has hospital-based doctors overseeing care … READ MORE

Grip aid for daily living with special needs

At last, a simple hygienic way for people with hand problems to hold eating utensils, cups, writing implements, sports equipment, and toys. Adelynn Zeuner holds a fork to eat peaches with the aid of an EazyHold band developed by a … READ MORE

Sensor-equipped glove takes the guesswork out of measuring spasticity

Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous workout, in cold weather, or after falling asleep in an unusual position. People with cerebral palsy, stroke and multiple sclerosis, however, live with … READ MORE

Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement

Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of patient movement. Claris Healthcare, a company with offices in Vancouver, Canada and Ferndale, Washington, is releasing its novel Claris Reflex knee rehab … READ MORE

Queen’s engineering students develop bicycle for teen with cerebral palsy

Janessa Gerhardt has a bicycle that suits her limited range of motion thanks to the work of, from left, students Elizabeth Hoskin, Louise Munro, Andrew Gowthorpe, as well as Claire Davies (Mechanical and Materials Engineering), and … READ MORE

Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains

Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so causes ‘undue hardship.’ The Canadian Transportation Agency is rejecting Via Rail’s efforts to limit access on its trains for … READ MORE

NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call

The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been launched for NHS patients offering GP consultations via video link on smartphones. Babylon Health. Engadget November 6, 2017 You’re often more … READ MORE

Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome

It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful relational experiences are crucial to all of us in our everyday life. However, the development of a relationship with a child with autism may be … READ MORE

Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying

Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he leads a discussion during his class Built Environment and Human Health at University of Nevada Las Vegas, Tuesday Oct 3, 2017. Bridget Bennett for … READ MORE

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