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
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Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
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
Meet the man behind Nike’s Flyease shoes
Nike’s new, first truly-hands free shoe, The Nike Go FlyEase, is a reality because … READ MORE
Paralympic athletes break down barriers on Great Trail of Canada
Athletes assessed 13 sections of trail across the country. Camille Bérubé mapped … READ MORE
City of Calgary building 10 new inclusive playgrounds this year
Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology
Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE
Disabled researcher calls for better support for faculty
Academic institutions need to do much more to support faculty members with … READ MORE
Zen and the art of adaptive surfing
Catching a wave creates a visceral connection with ocean and energy. As your board … READ MORE
Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’ is one of the most important films about disability I’ve ever seen
This documentary proves we can tell human stories about disabled people and our … READ MORE
Bursts of exercise can lead to significant improvements in indicators of metabolic health
Short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body’s levels of … READ MORE
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace?
Experts report on employment and vocational rehabilitation considerations for people … READ MORE
Exhausting, frustrating journey as mother of a special-needs child chronicled in My Own Blood
My Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent … READ MORE
Wordfest Presents Ashley Bristowe
Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens … READ MORE
There’s an app for that: How two rural counties reached more kids with developmental delays
A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking … READ MORE
Student develops low-cost device to help people with speech disorders
Individuals with speech disorders often rely on expensive devices to help them … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in April 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
New Calgary coffee shop serves up opportunity for employees with intellectual disabilities
Lil E Coffee Café hires those with intellectual disabilities. Shelby works at Lil E … READ MORE
Quickie’s new Q300 M mini has the tightest power chair turning radius on the market
Power chair users tired of trashing walls and doors have a new option that promises … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
Canadian innovators use video games to help children with neuro-development disabilities
Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with … READ MORE
COVID-19 has made education more accessible for university students with mobility disabilities
‘Our access to education should matter,’ said one student. ‘I have … READ MORE
Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions
Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently … READ MORE
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