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
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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
Engaging older adults through touch tablets
Switched-on seniors. Involving end–users in the design of new technology has … READ MORE
For foster parents of disabled children, money stays tight
Like most parents trying to make ends meet, Vivian Shine-King needs to get creative … READ MORE
Join us as we Glow Green for World CP Day Oct 6, 2017
See you Friday, Oct 6 at 6pm Eau Claire Market Plaza in downtown Calgary. This FREE … READ MORE
Celebrate the Journey – Transition Fair for Families in Calgary Sept 30, 2017
See you Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Marlborough Park … READ MORE
Donations help disabled teen realize dream of attending university
Accepted to Carleton University, Benjamin Williamson risked watching his dream slip … READ MORE
Surprised staff and patients – Landmark Clinic suddenly shut their doors
Physicians and other practitioners retrieved patient medical records. The Landmark … READ MORE
Let me show you what I can do: A woman with special needs answers our questions
Melanie Reach is a 24-year-old Shorewood woman who has cerebral palsy. After over 20 … READ MORE
Life without Limits programs 2017 – Art in Calgary and Dance in Edmonton
Register for these programs, and more, in Calgary and Edmonton – Cerebral Palsy … READ MORE
Young patients with cerebral palsy, other disabilities, benefit from therapeutic horseback riding
About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft
LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE
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