No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19
Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say
‘We’ve never felt more alone on this journey,’ says Mark Daprato … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs expanded online in June 2020 – Register FREE
Register Now – FREE. Simply add the programs that you’d like to … READ MORE
2020 Adapted bike program is OPEN – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Our 2020 Adapted Bike Program is OPEN. We are working on one-on-one curbside … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility
When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
Calgary mother worries some disabled Albertans are being overlooked during pandemic
Alberta’s single site restriction doesn’t apply to health-care aides … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19
COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Remote learning continues in NJ but students with disabilities still falling behind
Samantha Wagensommer has been helping to care for and teach her little brother, … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them
Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app
More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
Wearables track social distancing and sick employees in the workplace
As companies re-open, employees may don wearable tech to prevent the spread of … READ MORE
Why truly accessible design benefits everyone
Universal Design is better for all humans, not just the disabled. When I became … READ MORE
Staff restrictions, lack of PPE endangering Albertans with disabilities
Help accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs online in May 2020 – Register FREE
Register Now – FREE. Simply add the programs that you’d like to … READ MORE
Malcolm Gladwell has no doubt science will lead us out of pandemic, but worries about ‘the human part’
COVID-19 could be ‘shock to the system’ that leads to social change: author. … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns
Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities
Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP
Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
Switch Control changed my world
I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to independently send my wife a text for the … READ MORE
Funding flexibility offered for Alberta children with special needs during COVID-19
Routine changes have been especially challenging for families of children with … READ MORE
DIY tools TalkBox and SenseBox help people with disabilities to communicate
The new devices, developed by a collaborative team based in the US, Canada, and … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers
1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic
Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
Back to eye-level: Trike gives Edmonton woman new perspective on mobility
‘You’re perceived completely differently. You’re standing up. … READ MORE
‘It scares me:’ Adults with disabilities still waiting decades for supportive housing
Recent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, … READ MORE
Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people
Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an … READ MORE
Youth Transitions to Adulthood Conference – May 6-7, 2020
Learn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of … READ MORE
Recreation and Leisure Resource Fair – March 7, 2020
Event is FREE and open to all families. The purpose of the Recreation and Leisure … READ MORE
Mechanics, mobility, and motion capture: From Pixar to reality
When you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements … READ MORE
New elevator at St. Stephen School opens up whole new world for students with mobility issues
‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. … READ MORE
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