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Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Calgary native claims 1st victory of season in a time of 56 minutes 25 seconds. Calgary’s Stefan Daniel is a six-time world champion and two-time Paralympic medallist. The Canadian Press/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee-Dave
… READ MOREOurCare researchers look to gauge patient experience in each province, territory. OurCare is hoping to hear from more than 10,000 Canadians for a new national survey. This follows an earlier project during which researchers did not
… READ MOREDisability advocates, allies, and organizations gather in Edmonton outside the Alberta legislature for the Act NOW Rally on May 6, 2025, calling for urgent action on accessibility legislation, income support reform, and meaningful
… READ MOREFormer CMOH concerned that outbreaks could cost Canada its measles-free status. Public health teams are working to boost immunization rates in outbreak areas, including the town of Two Hills. Rafferty Baker CBC Andrea Huncar, CBC News
… READ MORE1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow. Calgary Stampede organizers are expecting more than 1.3 million visitors this year. At the same time, Alberta is battling its worst measles outbreaks in
… READ MOREThe province says early vaccination is reserved for areas with widespread transmission Shanaya von Scheel was told her seven-month-old son was not eligible for an early measles vaccine dose because they live in Calgary. Early and
… READ MOREIn some countries, the decline is driven by conflict; in others, by vaccine hesitancy. For decades, health authorities made huge strides in vaccinating children against preventable diseases. But since 2010, progress has stalled, and
… READ MOREPremier Danielle Smith promised to shift who makes hiring and purchasing choices. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says health facilities will soon have more local decision making power. Critics question what that means, and how it will
… READ MORENewington 13-year-old Nolan Kosciukiewicz stands next to his invention presentation at the 2025 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Dearborn, Michigan last week. Hartford Courant. by Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant/TNS, June 13,
… READ MOREAlberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. Karina Top is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Alberta and pediatric infectious disease physician at the Stollery Children’s
… READ MOREEligible Canadians can begin applying for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of June 20. Bank of Canada notes are displayed at the Bank of Canada museum in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press By
… READ MORE868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. Alberta’s measles case count jumped to 868 on Thursday. The last time case counts were higher was in 1979. Alissa Eckert/CDC Jennifer Lee, CBC News
… READ MOREThis undated handout photo shows Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability Without Poverty. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Disability Without Poverty *MANDATORY CREDIT* SDV Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press May 15, 2025 TORONTO –
… READ MOREIn a new promotional video, Adidas is announcing plans to offer a shoe designed for people with Down syndrome. Adidas by Shaun Heasley, Disability Scoop April 25, 2025 One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a
… READ MORE2023 report recommended all-encompassing accessibility legislation. Alberta is one of the last Canadian provinces to pass accessibility legislation. Ben Nelms CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton, April 20, 2025
… READ MORETurning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with disabilities, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital By Jemicah Marasigan, City News Toronto October 15, 2024. Last Updated October 16, 2024
… READ MOREThey brought home three gold, one silver and six bronze medals from Turin, Italy. Cross country skier Sarah McCarthy, second from the left, was one of three Calgary area athletes who won gold. Submitted by Sarah McCarthy. CBC Karina
… READ MOREMinister of Seniors, Community and Social Services says AISH benefits highest in Canada. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, says Alberta plans to reduce AISH payments by $200, the monthly amount for a new
… READ MORESchools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to help model and envision inclusive communities. Over a quarter of all Canadians are part of the disability community. Demonstrators, about 300 of whom
… READ MOREIntegrated care—a coordinated approach that addresses patients’ physical, mental and social health needs—has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities. Darko Stojanovic
… READ MOREAlberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced details of the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program on Tuesday. Mike Symington/CBC
… READ MORESeveral books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals. “You’re SO Amazing!” and
… READ MOREA Winnie-the-Pooh drawing by illustrator E.H. Shepard was found wrapped in a tea towel. The ‘fantastically poignant’ sketch of Pooh and Piglet was discovered in the cellar of Christopher Foyle, former chairman of Foyles bookshops.
… READ MOREDisabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. Scientists with disabilities are trying to make research labs more accessible. A recent field trip to the San Andreas fault is an example of how the
… READ MOREThe activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi.. Alice Wong in 2023. Photograph: Courtesy of MacArthur fellows program Maanvi Singh, The
… READ MOREThe mother of Kenzie Jameson, a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, is calling for greater accessibility after her daughter was refused access to an arts class in Vancouver. Courtesy: Katie Jameson By Mina Kerr-Lazenby, CTV News
… READ MOREElliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean & Rachel Price, BBC News 2 November 2024 A man with cerebral palsy who had given up hope of getting work has landed a modelling job after featuring
… READ MOREFirst major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. McIver, whose portfolio includes the provincial building code, said the changes will be helpful to some, but more can be
… READ MORESan Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation this month with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with
… READ MOREFindings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the University of Washington describe a new patient-reported outcome measure developed for people who use lower-limb orthoses. The SAFO
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