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
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Allied health care community for patients and family
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
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
I prefer to be seen as an artist first and foremost… my cerebral palsy is always secondary
Newtownards woman Rachel McBride tells Stephanie Bell how she has overcome her … READ MORE
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability?
At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
Georgia psycho-educational schools an unconstitutional ‘dumping ground,’ new suit claims
Libby Beem was home-schooled so she would not have to attend a psycho-educational … READ MORE
A lesson for Canada: Québec pharmacare system creates winners and losers
Québec spends $200 more per person than the rest of Canada to provide prescription … READ MORE
Alberta athlete shooting for podium at 2018 Winter Paralympics
‘He’s a good athlete, very focused, very determined,’ and … READ MORE
Lucy Meyer reveals what it’s like to be a Special Olympics gold medalist with cerebral palsy
“Sometimes I forget that I have cerebral palsy.” Lucy Meyer is an … READ MORE
A safe space for kids with special needs: Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics
Finding fun outside of the home can be difficult for children with special needs and … READ MORE
Everyday Heroes: Blake Shelley overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy to write book
Blake Shelley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. He’s now 28 years … READ MORE
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