I prefer to be seen as an artist first and foremost… my cerebral palsy is always secondary
Newtownards woman Rachel McBride tells Stephanie Bell how she has overcome her … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability?
At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
Engaging older adults through touch tablets
Switched-on seniors. Involving end–users in the design of new technology has … READ MORE
UMBC robotics student invents help for those with disabilities like hers
Kavita Krishnaswamy is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of … READ MORE
Join us as we Glow Green for World CP Day Oct 6, 2017
See you Friday, Oct 6 at 6pm Eau Claire Market Plaza in downtown Calgary. This FREE … READ MORE
South Health Campus, AHS
Dr. Cheri Nijssen-Jordan in the pediatric unit at the South Health Campus in … READ MORE
Celebrate the Journey – Transition Fair for Families in Calgary Sept 30, 2017
See you Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Marlborough Park … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users
A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
Let me show you what I can do: A woman with special needs answers our questions
Melanie Reach is a 24-year-old Shorewood woman who has cerebral palsy. After over 20 … READ MORE
Life without Limits programs 2017 – Art in Calgary and Dance in Edmonton
Register for these programs, and more, in Calgary and Edmonton – Cerebral Palsy … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft
LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE
Mobility is a key factor in self–care independence for kids with cerebral palsy
Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
Rental market unkind to those with developmental disabilities
As people with developmental disabilities increasingly live in community-based … READ MORE
7 things I want my teachers to know as a disabled student
It’s that time of year again. School is starting — hear that sound? It’s … READ MORE
Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time
Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
Watch the fearless women of wheelchair motocross shred Venice Skate Park
“I’m the first female rider to do a backflip in a wheelchair and I’m looking … READ MORE
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of … READ MORE
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year
As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … READ MORE
MS marathoner Cheryl Hile conquers Antarctica
Back in September, I told you about Cheryl Hile. Cheryl is a young woman with MS … READ MORE
Recreation programs foster inclusion
It’s all about playing together. That’s the philosophy of special … READ MORE
What pushing a wheelchair does to your back
When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing … READ MORE
What AI-enhanced healthcare could look like in 5 years
This summer, KPCB partner Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report singled out … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
‘It doesn’t seem fair’: Unwed parents in Alberta don’t share financial burden once disabled child turns 18
‘Unless you’ve been married, you fall through the cracks,’ says … READ MORE
Edmonton arts camp gives sick and disabled kids a lift
‘A lot of these kids really do need that confidence boost and that reminder … READ MORE
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning
Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development … READ MORE
Ingenious pop-up shelter for people in wheelchairs
Under The Weather is a single-person pop-up shelter to sit inside that my big … READ MORE
Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta
“Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
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