Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Schools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to help model and envision inclusive communities. Over a quarter of all Canadians are part of the disability community. Demonstrators, about 300 of whom
… READ MOREIntegrated care—a coordinated approach that addresses patients’ physical, mental and social health needs—has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities. Darko Stojanovic
… READ MOREAlberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced details of the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program on Tuesday. Mike Symington/CBC
… READ MORESeveral books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals. “You’re SO Amazing!” and
… READ MOREA Winnie-the-Pooh drawing by illustrator E.H. Shepard was found wrapped in a tea towel. The ‘fantastically poignant’ sketch of Pooh and Piglet was discovered in the cellar of Christopher Foyle, former chairman of Foyles bookshops.
… READ MOREDisabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. Scientists with disabilities are trying to make research labs more accessible. A recent field trip to the San Andreas fault is an example of how the
… READ MOREThe activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi.. Alice Wong in 2023. Photograph: Courtesy of MacArthur fellows program Maanvi Singh, The
… READ MOREThe mother of Kenzie Jameson, a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, is calling for greater accessibility after her daughter was refused access to an arts class in Vancouver. Courtesy: Katie Jameson By Mina Kerr-Lazenby, CTV News
… READ MOREElliot Caswell was photographed for a fashion campaign this week. BBC Grace Dean & Rachel Price, BBC News 2 November 2024 A man with cerebral palsy who had given up hope of getting work has landed a modelling job after featuring
… READ MOREFirst major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. McIver, whose portfolio includes the provincial building code, said the changes will be helpful to some, but more can be
… READ MORESan Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation this month with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with
… READ MOREFindings from a study conducted by the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the University of Washington describe a new patient-reported outcome measure developed for people who use lower-limb orthoses. The SAFO
… READ MOREStatement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person supports. Members of CUPE Local 3550 started strike action on Jan. 13. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press Madeline Smith, CBC News Edmonton January
… READ MOREFather and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo holding Jeff’s book “Avery and the Special Shoe.” Alana Pickrell CTV Atlantic. Alana Pickrell, CTV News Atlantic April 27, 2023 Similar
… READ MOREInclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services. CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton January 23, 2025 Children and
… READ MOREA team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that’s transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower
… READ MOREEmpowering Students Through Lived Experience. Abilities Canada, January 14, 2025 In a world that strives for inclusivity and equality, understanding the diverse experiences of others is an essential part of education. The Rick Hansen
… READ MOREDisability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 days. Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of seniors, community and social services. The ministry told three self-advocacy groups their funding
… READ MOREThey developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for children with disabilities. Go-Baby-Go project. EPICS in IEEE Ashley Moran, IEEE Spectrum September 17, 2024. Ashley Moran is the EPICS in IEEE
… READ MOREKate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. Her parents have found hope to improve her quality of life through the Canadian Centre for Development in Calgary. CTV News Kevin Fleming, Video
… READ MORENew legislation would also regulate potential halal mortgages. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner, right, announces proposed changes to finance law at the legislature in Edmonton on Nov. 4, 2024. Children’s Services Minister
… READ MOREPain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is understood about how to manage it properly. Adults living with cerebral palsy need individualized, multidisciplinary care that grows with them. Michigan
… READ MOREA special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers underrepresented topics associated with cerebral palsy impacting children, adolescents, and adults. EurekAlert! AAAS 6 June 2024 Amsterdam, June 6, 2024 –
… READ MOREPolicymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. Unsplash CC0 Public Domain By Caroline Reid-Westoby and Magdalena Janus, The Conversation June 5, 2024 via Medical Xpress Children’s health depends
… READ MOREMoncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of hospital. Natalie Arsenault says kinesiologists graduate with a degree that prepares them to help people prevent injuries, remain active and improve their
… READ MOREKey takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility and higher pain scores vs. typically developing youth. Results showed happiness did not correlate with motor function. Surestep By Casey Tingle, Fact
… READ MOREMinister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Kamal Khera rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle Spencer Van Dyk,
… READ MOREAHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking steps to ensure patients get ‘care they need’ Health-care workers are being warned to prepare for an influx of patients during the coming
… READ MOREAlberta’s Premier Orthopaedic Care Center Rethinking the way healthcare is delivered in Alberta. One way to reduce the muscle tone is to inject botuline toxine, better known as botox, in the children’s muscles. This enables
… READ MOREOutdated rules have remained unchanged for a decade. Alberta Ombudsman Kevin Brezinski said the government’s Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program must reconsider a 21-year-old man’s application for
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