Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP
Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
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
FREE! Adaptive Sports Program
WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of … READ MORE
New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements
An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield … READ MORE
2020 CPAA Calgary programs for kids are waiting for you
We are thrilled to have two fantastic programs available for children in Calgary. … READ MORE
Pre-school Resource Fair in Calgary, January 25, 2020
Jennifer Buchanan provides music therapy to a child at Williams Syndrome Association … READ MORE
Disabled First Nation woman needs all-terrain stroller to get around on reserve
‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the … READ MORE
Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities
Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their … READ MORE
Young woman with cerebral palsy connects with others on a global scale
Teen blog leads to website and in-person meetings for better understanding. Katy … READ MORE
Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics
HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based … READ MORE
What a role model: Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list
“As a kid I always dreamed of playing for Team Canada… and I still … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care
A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
Southcentre Mall hosts sensory friendly Hallowe’en
For the fourth year in a row, staff at a Calgary mall held a sensory-friendly … READ MORE
Custom built skateboard rig for kids with CP and other disabilities
Steven Pinto and Daniel Paniagua of Studio Neuro work to ensure that children (and … READ MORE
I’m learning to accept the benefits of my mobility aids
I recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy
How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Young man with CP to attend prestigious theatre school
Although he has what he describes as “a very mild case of cerebral palsy,” he … READ MORE
Emergency pediatric space opens at Calgary’s South Health Campus
‘This will be a comforting space where children and parents can come for … READ MORE
Use of ankle-foot orthotics linked to improved gait, balance in CMT patients
Use of orthoses such as braces or other special devices can help improve the gait … READ MORE
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