Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
‘It’s not good to be flying blind,’ says one doctor pushing for change. Nurse Dave Riar checks on a patient in the intensive care unit at the Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., on Thursday, March 31,
… READ MORESit-ski athletes learn new skills, gauge Paralympic dreams at Canmore camp. The camp offers athletes an opportunity to try sit-skiing, a sport that requires custom equipment and lots of upper body strength. Dave Gilson CBC Sarah
… READ MORETina Singh says helmet isn’t just a solution for Sikh kids, it’s also a symbol of being seen in sport. As an occupational therapist, Tina Singh says she knew how important it was to have a well-fitting bicycle helmet for
… READ MORECalgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address concerns. Shawna Risdon says it feels like no one seems to care that her seven-year-old daughter Sadie isn’t able to attend school because of a lack
… READ MOREI fell asleep outside the other night. Kelly and I had been reading books with Ewan on the patio couch, and when Kelly piggybacked him off to bed, I flopped over and closed my eyes. I didn’t plan on going to sleep. But frogs were
… READ MORESickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense pressure for weeks. The SickKids ICU is at 120 per cent capacity and has been under immense pressure for weeks. Pediatric hospitals across the province
… READ MOREIntensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit is currently at 100 per cent capacity and is bracing for a further increase. Peter
… READ MOREThe creators of the app, Pedesting, are asking the public to test their beta version. The creators of an app designed for Calgarians with disabilities are looking for your help. The developers behind Pedesting want people of all
… READ MORE“We have seen that outdoor adaptive experiences increase people’s confidence, strength, independence, and feelings of acceptance. The sense of belonging to a supportive community can be life-changing. And the sense of
… READ MOREYou’ve seen the numbers and heard the horror stories. Reports from the Department of Transportation show that domestic airlines are still damaging or losing an average of 30 wheelchairs and scooters every day. Successfully Flying as
… READ MOREArts Commons is Calgary’s home for performing and visual arts. Listen | How local app developers plan to make downtown Calgary more accessible. 9:23 CBC Calgary Eyeopener with Angela Knight. Aired: Dec. 5, 2022 Pedesting
… READ MORE5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient care as viral illnesses surge. Alberta Children’s Hospital is now delaying some outpatients as it redeploys 65 staff members. The Stollery
… READ MOREResearchers suggest ways to improve accessibility in advance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A biologist examining a skull. Credit: Anthro Illustrated John Brhel, Binghamton University via EurekAlert! AAAS December
… READ MOREParticipate in Research – Queen’s University. About the study. This online study is looking at the emotional life of autistic adolescents or neurotypical controls. Participants and their caregiver will complete a few
… READ MOREWalking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of steps is better than none. By studying people wearing fitness trackers, researchers have determined that walking 10,000 steps each day is indeed a
… READ MORETo patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario photo By Stuart Foxman, eDialogue December 17, 2021 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction Seen as extra work A focus on the
… READ MOREResearchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress regulation and parent-child bonding in young children. The device enables infants as young as one month to provide useful information from the comfort of
… READ MOREPosted wait times have spiked to 17 hours since late September as pediatric hospital admissions rise. Alberta’s pediatric hospitals are dealing with a wave of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19. The
… READ MORECritics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising costs. People like Mary Salvani, who rely on AISH benefits to cover their basic expenses, have had their benefits frozen for the past three years
… READ MOREThe pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. A new theory of Alzheimer’s disease reassesses the role of
… READ MOREProgram helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive director. The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association provides adaptive riding programs for children and young adults with special needs. Saloni
… READ MOREAn estimated 1 in 6 students in Ontario have a disability and face barriers to education, advocate says. Michelle Cousins makes herself comfortable with a pillow and a blanket in her accessible van while she camps out near her
… READ MOREExercise is essential to preventing cardiovascular disease and living with a healthy heart, but finding exercise protocols and equipment that meet recommended criteria and work for wheelchair users can be very difficult. Paul Hopkins
… READ MORESolutions to shorten wait times include triaged referral system, incentives to reach timeline targets. Cael Perry (middle) with his parents Sharlene and Chris. Cael was diagnosed with severe thoracic scoliosis in November 2020. David
… READ MORESandra Saavedra (left), associate professor of physical therapy, and Josh Breighner ’20 with the Water Strider, which allows children with cerebral palsy to play in the pool independently. University of Hartford Mary DiLeo,
… READ MOREJulia Prendergast adjusts Tyme Fiedorczyk’s collar as she celebrates a strong frame during a field trip with the Ability Center to go bowling at Pinboy’s in Virginia Beach, Va. in July. Stephen M. Katz, The
… READ MOREDo people around me see me as a liability and not as a human being? Lionel is an advocate for individuals with disabilities. He shares his experiences having trouble finding employment and being told a company can’t hire him because
… READ MOREA new study by North Carolina State University researchers found that people often considered the look, texture and, occasionally, the smell of two assistive devices – compression gloves and a knee brace – in online reviews of the
… READ MOREThe Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is excited to announce the launch of four new adaptive and disability-inclusive sports to Calgarians. The Calgary Adapted Hub September 1, 2022 New programs include: Wheelchair Lacrosse at
… READ MORESo… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? It appears one approach is far more beneficial than the other. It’s a dilemma faced by many health-conscious people — and new research from Edith
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