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Allied health care community for patients and family
Those familiar with this young column know that “the machine” represents the large or small barriers and roadblocks those of us with mobility disabilities have to overcome. Todd Stabelfeldt By Todd Stabelfeldt, New Mobility July
… READ MORESask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, who recently turned six, is autistic. His mother, Tarah Degelman, says the pandemic has been hard on him because of the lack of access to therapies and
… READ MOREWhen the COVID-19 pandemic descended last winter, Catherine Ross was filled with dread. Her 36-year-old sister, Amanda Ross, has Down syndrome (DS), which makes her especially vulnerable to respiratory viruses. Amanda Ross on the day
… READ MOREFamilies share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still need. Melissa Alcala and her three-year-old son Gavin at their home in Alhambra, CA on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, Resolve
… READ MOREPeople with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to return to school, work and play, further jeopardizing their health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates warn. The woman in the
… READ MOREPlayers with disabilities and chronic illnesses haven’t waited around for console manufacturers to look their way. Here’s how far we’ve come—and how far we have to go Mark Barlet, President of the AbleGamers
… READ MOREIt was on a weekend in March 2017. My high school classmates told me to check my admissions portal for the University of Southern California (USC). Wallis Annenberg Hall at the University of Southern California’s University Park
… READ MORECerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… virtually anywhere! December registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please
… READ MOREAssociation wants province to restore early intervention PUF program to 2018 levels. A motion passed by the Alberta School Boards Association at a recent meeting means they will now fight for funding of the PUF program to be restored
… READ MOREWhen the pandemic forced schools to transition to remote learning in the spring, some families struggled more than others. Families of students in special education programs were suddenly expected to adapt to an online learning
… READ MOREComfortable brace incorporates both sensors and actuators to restore roughly 70% of the active range of motion. A study participant wearing the neck brace. Photo and Video credit: Haohan Zhang and Sunil K. Agrawal, Columbia
… READ MOREJoin the conversation Friday at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live, hosted by CBC London’s Chris dela Torre. Chris dela Torre is the host of Afternoon Drive, broadcast across southwestern Ontario. CBC London radio host. CBC CBC News
… READ MORETherapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the dexterity, coordination and strength of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, shows a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Whispering
… READ MORE‘It was done on the backs of disabled Albertans,’ opposition critic Marie Renaud says. Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney repeatedly told the legislature the benefit dates were changed to provide more
… READ MOREYour pandemic questions answered in a CBC Calgary Facebook Live panel discussion. CBC News Calgary November 10, 2020 With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to sharply rise in Alberta, CBC News hosted a live discussion on Facebook with
… READ MOREThe COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those marginalized by disabilities, and especially those already dealing with social inequity and poverty, the pandemic has dealt additional blows. Anjali
… READ MOREIncorporating community volunteers into the health care system shows promise in reducing health care usage by older adults and shifting health care from hospitals to primary care, according to new research in the Canadian Medical
… READ MORECerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… virtually anywhere! November registration is now open and we hope to see even more of you on our screens! For more information on our programs, please
… READ MOREA UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning when COVID-19 closed schools last spring, including in the United States. Zenith Model 5-S-319 Table Radio 1939. TubeRadioLand.com Katherine A.
… READ MOREA 3-year-old boy plays with toys as he is evaluated by Julie Patterson, a speech language pathologist, left, Dr. Kristen Warzon, a school psychologist, center, and Tracy Greulich, an early childhood special educator, during an outdoor
… READ MOREA biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks. Kirk Williams in Baja, Mexico. “When I take the lift out of the van,” he said, “everyone seems to stop
… READ MOREAdvocates say employers are changing for the better. Experts say it’s often small adjustments that make a big difference for disabled staff in a work environment. Alexander Zemlianichenko, Associated Press Amy Tucker, CBC News
… READ MORESt. Albert NDP MLA Marie Renaud has vowed to live on $1,685 in October. NDP MLA Marie Renaud is spending October living on $1,685, the amount a single person on AISH receives each month. CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News
… READ MOREDisability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to promote employment inclusion for people with disabilities and
… READ MOREPatients not only have to be put in the center of care, but also in the center of health technology. In a more general manner that’s what digital humanism is about. The Medical Futurist 13 July 2019 ▽ Table of Contents Overview
… READ MOREOntario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Education Minister Stephen Lecce, right, on July 30, 2020, before announcing the government’s plan for reopening schools in the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Press, Nathan
… READ MORESpecialist orthotics care for patients with mobility issues varies significantly depending on where they live, new research reveals. In future, there will be an increased demand for orthotics services because of the projected
… READ MORETechnology and legislation allowed Walter Marsh to work and to explore despite a debilitating heart condition. The author’s father, Walter Marsh, explored the lava fields of Craters of the Moon, in Idaho. Photo: Allison Marsh By
… READ MORE“Momma, you’ve gotta see this,” my 5-year-old son River says from the living room where he is playing Lego City Undercover on the Xbox. “I unlocked a wheelchair. It’s so cool.” As I roll into the room, I see his character,
… READ MOREGovernment hasn’t ruled out a program cut. Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says Community and Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney should reassure AISH recipients their payments will not be cut. A report suggests the
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