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
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
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
Collaboration sparks four new adaptive sports across Calgary
The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is excited to announce the launch of … READ MORE
Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much
So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? … READ MORE
Brain implants and wearables let paralyzed people move again
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially … READ MORE
Ebikes for beginners
Ebikes are a rising trend for cyclists and bike enthusiasts. If you’re new to … READ MORE
Despite Cerebral palsy, race car driver only knows one speed
Bryan Narducci, 21, climbs into his SK Modified race car before taking some warm-up … READ MORE
Using ergonomics to help reduce pain from technology use
Study indicates interventions are needed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders from … READ MORE
Canadians less satisfied in their access to health care than Americans: poll
15% of Canadians satisfied with access to care, while 29% of Americans satisfied … READ MORE
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do … READ MORE
Copyright © 2026 Braceworks® and cited sources
