Advocates push for greater airline accessibility
A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
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Allied health care community for patients and family
Alberta Seniors programs and services 2019
This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the … READ MORE
Disabled Calgarians ask why Calgary Transit Access doesn’t ‘treat us with respect’
Nearly 300 complaints made to transportation service each year, related to no shows, … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Crucial for health system, many caregivers are struggling financially and emotionally
Caregivers are ‘glue that keeps the health-care system together,’ … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain?
Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
Complimentary massage therapy
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, CPAA is proud to partner with Mount … READ MORE
TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada
Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … READ MORE
Doctors say British military electronic health record system places service personnel at risk
Problems are negligible, says Ministry of Defence. British Armed Forces doctors are … READ MORE
Alberta law to allow unwed parents to share financial burden of disabled adult children
The proposed legislation would allow parents to apply for financial support from … READ MORE
How to improve health care in Canada
Expanding public funding for cost-effective treatments, investing in primary care, … READ MORE
AISH, income support, seniors benefits indexed to cost of living under new bill
Increases to benefits for Albertans in need coming January 1, 2019. Premier Rachel … READ MORE
The curious case of Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist for The Washington Post, … READ MORE
Forget the cell phone screen, a forearm is all you’ll need to read
Researchers report haptic interface for mobile technology. Postdoctoral student Yang … READ MORE
Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy
A junior at the University of Oregon, Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with … READ MORE
The women behind “befree zipOn” pants – on solving a design flaw for people with disabilities
Four years ago, when Nikki Puzzo haphazardly cut up a pair of her daughter … READ MORE
We now have a voice: Alberta appoints advocate for people with disabilities
The office, led by para-athlete Tony Flores, will officially open in mid-November. … READ MORE
Dancer’s path offers hope of walking for Orchard Park boy
Easton Jordan works on his walking steps with his physical therapist Elizabeth … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy patients test Canadian researchers’ virtual rehabilitation system
Canadian researchers developed an at-home virtual rehabilitation system for people … READ MORE
He never gives up: Broncos bus crash survivor sets his sights on independence
On eve of Humboldt Broncos home opener, Ryan Straschnitzki talks about his recovery. … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s “The Disability Trap” is beautiful and infuriating
The acclaimed documentary filmmaker and New Mobility’s 2014 Person of the … READ MORE
Did Canada break a promise to its disabled citizens?
Despite their differing approaches, both Canada and the U.S. face challenges in … READ MORE
New study contradicts notion that electronic health records are driving doctors to quit
A medical scribe enters data into a computer as a doctor evaluates a patient nearby … READ MORE
Millions of patients denied use of a wheelchair
Research by the British Red Cross suggests 4 million people miss out due to UK-wide … READ MORE
If you have MS, exercise means much more than moving
For people with multiple sclerosis, the meaning of exercise stretches way beyond … READ MORE
Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta honoured for work on Calgary Ability Network
Organization focuses on poverty reduction, affordable, accessible transportation and … READ MORE
Robots as tools and partners in rehabilitation
Why trust should play a crucial part in the development of intelligent machines for … READ MORE
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