Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population
Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but
Issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. … READ MORE
LapStacker relaunches wheelchair carrying system
Seth McBride, New Mobility April 10, 2024 For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome
UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs
Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE
Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government
Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on … READ MORE
Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability
Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows
Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … READ MORE
Accessibility on display at this inclusive playground in N.E. Calgary
An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes
Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support
After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with … READ MORE
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support
Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs
Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Three Wheelchair Users Announced as 2023 Winners of Neilsen Foundation’s $1 Million Visionary Prize
On Sept. 19, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation revealed the 2023 winners of its annual … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
First-of-its-kind hockey showcase brings together adaptive players from around Western Canada
A Calgary group has found a way to share our national sport with young athletes who … READ MORE
VR Accessibility Research Collaboration
Seeking participants with motor disabilities for VR user study (no experience … READ MORE
Adaptive Riders
Join the community at the world’s largest mountain biking festival. Photo by … READ MORE
New campus opening for Calgary students with disabilities
A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy
A Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Long waits for hip and knee replacements persist in Canada
Wait times in Canada for procedures like hip and knee replacements were longer than … READ MORE
I am not a wheelchair
When people refer to me as an inanimate object, I feel dismissed and dehumanized. … READ MORE
The Human Touch
From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
2024 Adapted Bike Program
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with … READ MORE
‘Not enough’: Experts say maximum AISH benefit still puts recipients below poverty line
Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty … READ MORE
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