How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
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Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment … READ MORE
Study Sets New Standard for Sagittal Craniosynostosis CROs
Gillette CranioCap® orthosis. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. by … READ MORE
Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age
Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral … READ MORE
Girl with Down syndrome turned away from Vancouver art class, mom says
The mother of Kenzie Jameson, a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, is calling for … READ MORE
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work models for Primark
Elliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean … READ MORE
Alberta publishes new accessibility design guide, but minister says more needs to be done
First major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal … READ MORE
Disability Rights Activist Receives MacArthur Fellowship
San Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was … READ MORE
UW, Hanger Institute Develop Orthosis Mobility Measurement Tool
Findings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and … READ MORE
Lawsuit alleges Alberta government discriminating against students with disabilities
Statement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person … READ MORE
N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy
Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo … READ MORE
Provincial support delays are hurting disabled Albertans and families, reports find
Inclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
uOttawa engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment
A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a … READ MORE
Rick Hansen Foundation School Program
Empowering Students Through Lived Experience. Abilities Canada, January 14, 2025 In … READ MORE
Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups
Disability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 … READ MORE
Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology
They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world
Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Smaller benefit hikes coming for hundreds of thousands of Albertans relying on provincial programs
New legislation would also regulate potential halal mortgages. Alberta Finance … READ MORE
Thousands of toddler step stools recalled after child’s head gets stuck
Five models of Aosom Canada Inc.’s Qaba Toddler Kitchen Helper 2 Step Stool … READ MORE
Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment
Pain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients
A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age
A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care
A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system
Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk
Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
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