Increased exercise could boost children’s cognitive skills, study suggests
Children who are fitter performed better than their peers in cognitive tasks, a new … READ MORE
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Study shows troubling lack of knowledge by physicians about the Americans with Disabilities Act
To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, … READ MORE
What is walking meditation?
For Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy
When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Alberta’s 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday
Outdoor rink in northwest Calgary includes accessible bathrooms, changing rooms. The … READ MORE
Alberta government’s failure means we must protect ourselves
It has become clear that the Alberta government has given up on its role to protect … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families
Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data
“Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to … READ MORE
Autistic-friendly Scouts group: Calgary families find joy, acceptance and support
Infinity Scouts provides opportunities for achieving goals and family adventures. … READ MORE
CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable
To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, … READ MORE
How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning
Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce
The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Disability history scholar’s new book tells story of ‘money, marriage, and madness’
Ms. Magazine included the book on its list of ‘June 2020 Reads for the Rest of … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in December 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other … READ MORE
Equitable and free of barriers: Canada’s first gold-level certified accessible clinic opens its doors
With almost one in five Canadians living with a disability, accessibility and … READ MORE
GPS app BlindSquare helps visually impaired navigate trails of Calgary’s Fish Creek Park
‘A person with vision loss wouldn’t even attempt to go on a hike by … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times
‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows
Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad
TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers: ‘Learning health systems’ for communities
At every clinic and hospital, scientists work with health leaders to test … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions
‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
Student designs smart mobility aid for people with dementia
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, one million people in the UK will have … READ MORE
Taxes and disability benefits: Maximizing the opportunities
A disabled person may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you have never … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in November 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities
Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
Plans revealed for $12M disability arts venue in northwest Calgary
National AccessArts Centre to be constructed on Brownsea Drive NW An artist’s … READ MORE
Number diagnosed with autism jumps 787 per cent in two decades, study shows
The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 per cent in the past … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in October 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Evolving business models in orthotics
Nancy Schneider, Braceworks Custom Orthotics, Calgary. This submission provides an … READ MORE
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