Alberta Health redirects thousands of orthopedic surgeries to independent clinics to tackle backlog
Publicly funded hip, knee surgeries will be done at chartered health-care facility. … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Younger doctors call for more attention to disabled patients
Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care system has a data problem, experts say. And it puts patients at risk
‘It’s not good to be flying blind,’ says one doctor pushing for … READ MORE
Sit-ski athletes learn new skills, gauge Paralympic dreams at Canmore camp
Sit-ski athletes learn new skills, gauge Paralympic dreams at Canmore camp. The camp … READ MORE
This Sikh mom couldn’t find a proper helmet for her boys. Now, she’s designed her own
Tina Singh says helmet isn’t just a solution for Sikh kids, it’s also a … READ MORE
Calgary girl with Down syndrome stuck at home due to lack of school supports
Calgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address … READ MORE
Building an accessible home to fit your life
I fell asleep outside the other night. Kelly and I had been reading books with Ewan … READ MORE
How Canada’s largest pediatric hospital’s ICU was saved from near collapse
SickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense … READ MORE
Stollery Children’s Hospital redeploys staff as it struggles with surge of patients
Intensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery … READ MORE
Calgary app developers want to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities
The creators of the app, Pedesting, are asking the public to test their beta … READ MORE
Adaptive groups level the playing field to allow everyone to enjoy sports
“We have seen that outdoor adaptive experiences increase people’s confidence, … READ MORE
Five pro tips for flying with a power wheelchair
You’ve seen the numbers and heard the horror stories. Reports from the Department … READ MORE
Pedestrian navigation for accessible routes
Arts Commons is Calgary’s home for performing and visual arts. Listen | How … READ MORE
Doctors warn Alberta’s pediatric hospitals in ‘chaos’ as more children face care delays
5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient … READ MORE
Making science more accessible to people with disabilities
Researchers suggest ways to improve accessibility in advance of International Day of … READ MORE
Recruitment for online ASD study
Participate in Research – Queen’s University. About the study. This … READ MORE
Walking 10K steps a day is a health sweet spot, study finds — and walking faster is even better
Walking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of … READ MORE
What do disability biases look like in practice?
To patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians … READ MORE
Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development
Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Alberta hospitals battle wave of sick children as viral illnesses surge
Posted wait times have spiked to 17 hours since late September as pediatric hospital … READ MORE
Alberta government to re-index AISH, seniors benefits to inflation
Critics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising … READ MORE
Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly … READ MORE
Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding
Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
This mom sits outside her child’s school all day. She wants more help for students with disabilities
An estimated 1 in 6 students in Ontario have a disability and face barriers to … READ MORE
Exercise that works for wheelchair users
Exercise is essential to preventing cardiovascular disease and living with a healthy … READ MORE
B.C. teenager waited almost 2 years for scoliosis surgery
Solutions to shorten wait times include triaged referral system, incentives to reach … READ MORE
Student’s invention gives children with Cerebral palsy freedom in the pool
Sandra Saavedra (left), associate professor of physical therapy, and Josh Breighner … READ MORE
‘I decided I would be with her every day’: 15-year friendship leads to caregiving for woman with Cerebral palsy
Julia Prendergast adjusts Tyme Fiedorczyk’s collar as she celebrates a strong … READ MORE
Saying they can’t hire me because I have cerebral palsy broke me because I can’t change that about myself
Do people around me see me as a liability and not as a human being? Lionel is an … READ MORE
Users care about assistive devices’ look, feel and smell
A new study by North Carolina State University researchers found that people often … READ MORE
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