New report raises critical issues around disability rights in Alberta
13 advocates, known as Radical Inclusion, compiled report for U.N. committee. … READ MORE
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
6 million Canadians live with a disability. Advocates say federal parties need to listen to them
Many barriers make securing support difficult — and the pandemic has made it … READ MORE
A Silver medal and a roller-coaster final race have this paracanoeist looking toward Paris
“Breathe,” I tell myself as I approach the start line. I’m on the world stage, … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces
Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
Bill C-81: What’s next?
On June 20, 2018, the Government introduced Bill C-81, an Act to ensure a … READ MORE
Why getting more people with disabilities developing technology is good for everyone
Accessible technology is better for everyone, and accessible technology benefits … READ MORE
Scoot and score: Adapted volt hockey offers a new playing field for youngsters of all abilities
Albertans can give the adapted sport a shot during six-week sessions. Volt hockey is … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in September 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Educators raise safety concerns about special needs students being back in the classroom
But parents say their kids need the support. By Olivia Bowden Staff Reporter, … READ MORE
How a life-altering accident led Canada’s Kate O’Brien from 2016 Olympics to Paralympic podium
Track cycling silver medallist says bike crash changed her outlook on life. … READ MORE
The barriers, both physical and social, I face as a parent living with a disability
If it wasn’t for my stubbornness, my son and I would be left behind. Marjorie … READ MORE
Paralympics haven’t decreased barriers to physical activity for most people with disabilities
Tokyo 2020: how the Paralympics have evolved from rehabilitation to spectacle. … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care
Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Two discus athletes from Alberta headed to Japan for Paralympics preparation
It’s Jennifer Brown’s second games and Sarah Mickey’s first time … READ MORE
Adaptive seamless pants that you’ll actually wear
Izzy Camilleri, the designer behind the adaptive clothing brand IZ Adaptive, may … READ MORE
Fall Volt Hockey!
Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey, as it allows participants who … READ MORE
Adaptive Gymnastics
Open only to children with a disability requiring 1:1 coaching, this program is … READ MORE
Quickie Nitrum manual wheelchair dials up the features
Quickie has launched a new manual wheelchair, the Nitrum, that promises to put more … READ MORE
A teacher was pregnant. Students built a device so her spouse, who uses a wheelchair, can stroll with the baby
Jeremy King, 37, takes son Phoenix for a stroll using a car-seat connector that high … READ MORE
Appeal dismissal puts Alberta young adults transitioning out of government care in limbo
Alberta government says recipients losing benefits are eligible for extension. … READ MORE
Calgary woman, who’s paralyzed, kayaks whitewater rapids on Lower Kananaskis River
‘I’m sitting on the shoulders of giants right now, it’s so … READ MORE
Quad-friendly off-road handcycles from Maddiline now available in U.S.
There’s a new off-road handcycle option for wheelchair users with limited arm and … READ MORE
Alberta urged to reconsider cutting off hundreds of young adults from financial support
Province says young Albertans leaving program will be set up with right support. A … READ MORE
Slow-Wheeling to the Sea
“People will look,” warned Minna Caroline Smith in Lapham’s Quarterly about … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study
Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in July 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
How I helped a disabled friend with a cycle-by-wire recumbent trike
Engineering couldn’t cure a devastating illness, but it could still help someone … READ MORE
For Canadians with disabilities, supports are often too little, too late
Inclusion and equity must be at the forefront of the design of government policies, … READ MORE
‘Some people describe it as being magical’: Horses provide a unique form of relaxation therapy for front-line workers
Gravel roads crunching under tires; chirping birds overhead silencing the highway … READ MORE
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