Winnipeg sprinter Lightning Lou dies at 99
Lou Billinkoff started running at 89, and became fastest 95-year-old in country. Lou … READ MORE
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Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
First large-scale study of mothers shows those who experienced greatest amount of … READ MORE
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March is a time to bring awareness to cerebral palsy but also a time to support and … READ MORE
For young adults with disabilities, the future of work can be hard to envision
Young adults with disabilities are not looking too far into the future. Instead, … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?
Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can … READ MORE
Alberta, Ottawa sign health-care funding deal worth $24B over 10 years
‘This is a productive first step,’ Premier Danielle Smith says of … READ MORE
Preventive care lacking for disabled patients
Kim Bullock, MD, said she often hears directly from adults with intellectual and … READ MORE
Pedestrians choose healthy obstacles over boring pavements, study finds
Up to 78% of walkers would take a more challenging route featuring obstacles such as … READ MORE
Some parents are leaving Ontario because of frustrations with its autism program
Province has stopped providing updates on progress to enroll children in core … READ MORE
Tips on how to prevent dementia as we grow older
Aging is inevitable, but there are ways to improve our ‘health span’ and prevent … READ MORE
Toward early detection of pathological social withdrawal, Hikikomori
Researchers develop a questionnaire that may identify hikikomori in its early … READ MORE
Austerity & disabled people in the UK: Q&A with Frances Ryan
Dr. Frances Ryan is a journalist, broadcaster and author. Her weekly Guardian … READ MORE
Wheelchair dancer in the sky
Dangling upside down in your wheelchair 30-45 feet above a crowd of onlookers … READ MORE
Alberta Health redirects thousands of orthopedic surgeries to independent clinics to tackle backlog
Publicly funded hip, knee surgeries will be done at chartered health-care facility. … READ MORE
Younger doctors call for more attention to disabled patients
Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, … READ MORE
At least 2,095 Albertans died of COVID in 2022, roughly matching the death toll from 2021
Year marked by arrival of Omicron variant, removal of nearly all public health … READ MORE
This Sikh mom couldn’t find a proper helmet for her boys. Now, she’s designed her own
Tina Singh says helmet isn’t just a solution for Sikh kids, it’s also a … READ MORE
Calgary girl with Down syndrome stuck at home due to lack of school supports
Calgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address … READ MORE
Building an accessible home to fit your life
I fell asleep outside the other night. Kelly and I had been reading books with Ewan … READ MORE
How Canada’s largest pediatric hospital’s ICU was saved from near collapse
SickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense … READ MORE
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
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
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
To mask or not to mask. The sequel
Kieran Moore is a Canadian physician and public servant who serves as the current … READ MORE
What do disability biases look like in practice?
To patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians … READ MORE
Bassinets and Change Tables for Harmony Play & Go Playards recalled due to potential suffocation and entrapment hazards
Consumer product recall published by Health Canada, Identification number RA-72202, … READ MORE
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