Canada’s health-care wait times hit new record high, again
We finally did it last year. In 2016, we hit the 20-week mark for the average wait … READ MORE
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Reluctant reliability: a glimpse into cerebral palsy
Erin Kelly, a writer with cerebral palsy, reflects on the mental aspects of an … READ MORE
Study finds disabled people living in ‘deep poverty’
‘To me it’s unacceptable,’ says study author Julie Gaudet. … READ MORE
CP Alberta winter 2018 programs in both Calgary and Edmonton
Registration is now open for our Winter 2018 programs in both Calgary and Edmonton! … READ MORE
Improving accessibility for people with mobility issues in Calgary
Calgary Interprofessional Challenge encourages student solutions. Typically, … READ MORE
Woman with cerebral palsy says disability benefits rules prevent her from working
A Moncton, New Brunswick woman with cerebral palsy who wants to open up her own … READ MORE
Researchers call on province to fund genetic testing for cerebral palsy
New study shows genetic variations are a factor in 20 per cent of hemiplegic CP … READ MORE
Judge rejects attempt by doctor with no computer skills to regain license
A New Hampshire judge has denied an 84-year-old doctor’s request to regain her … READ MORE
Syrian woman with cerebral palsy gives back to Calgary community that supported her dreams
A woman living with cerebral palsy made the bold decision to move halfway across the … READ MORE
Calgary’s Morgan Bird determined to be a voice for Paralympic movement in Canada
“She found her niche, right. What she was called to.” Calgary swimmer Morgan … READ MORE
Disabled Albertans ignored, says Edmonton mother
“People with disabilities have become an afterthought.” Leah McRorie, a … READ MORE
IPC Para-Nordic World Cup 2017 in Canmore
The Alberta World Cup Society is excited and proud to announce that Canmore will … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard
It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Day to celebrate people with disabilities in Lethbridge
Dec 4 will be a day filled with distinction and diversity as the community comes … READ MORE
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team
Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program
The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
I am at my wit’s end: Manitoba man says limited home-care hours too restrictive
Alex Lytwyn is calling for changes after a decade-long battle to get home-care hours … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Study eyes hospitalists
The old-fashioned, family doctor style of medicine could be lifesaving for elderly … READ MORE
Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains
Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so … READ MORE
Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome
It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful … READ MORE
Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying
Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy: Understanding and embracing the journey
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement to increase awareness about the #1 … READ MORE
Teacher encourages curiosity, respect about disabilities
Students in Chris Cook’s fourth-grade class at May Watts Elementary in … READ MORE
Tommy Hilfiger, Cat & Jack offer new adaptive clothing lines
In a sign that major retail may slowly be opening to clothing needs of consumers … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities
Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
A country for all children to thrive
As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusion and diversity. Yet, … READ MORE
Hallowe‘en adapted for children with special needs – Southcentre Mall Oct 29, 2017
While many children look forward to the spookiest, goriest costumes and scary … READ MORE
Alberta doctors highest paid in Canada
A new report shows the number of doctors in Alberta is growing and so too is the … READ MORE
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