Advocacy
Allied health care community for patients and family
Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, raised a family and his adult kids still look to him for support. Jerry recently retired as a computer programmer in 2009, and competes and coaches in
… READ MOREYear marked by arrival of Omicron variant, removal of nearly all public health restrictions. Health-care workers attend to a ICU COVID-19 patient at Peter Lougheed Centre in this file photo. Leah Hennel, Alberta Health Services. CBC
… READ MORETina Singh says helmet isn’t just a solution for Sikh kids, it’s also a symbol of being seen in sport. As an occupational therapist, Tina Singh says she knew how important it was to have a well-fitting bicycle helmet for
… READ MORECalgary Board of Education says it’s working with the family to address concerns. Shawna Risdon says it feels like no one seems to care that her seven-year-old daughter Sadie isn’t able to attend school because of a lack
… READ MOREI fell asleep outside the other night. Kelly and I had been reading books with Ewan on the patio couch, and when Kelly piggybacked him off to bed, I flopped over and closed my eyes. I didn’t plan on going to sleep. But frogs were
… READ MORESickKids’ intensive care unit is at 120% capacity and has been under immense pressure for weeks. The SickKids ICU is at 120 per cent capacity and has been under immense pressure for weeks. Pediatric hospitals across the province
… READ MOREIntensive care unit at 100 per cent capacity, but has ability to add beds. Stollery Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit is currently at 100 per cent capacity and is bracing for a further increase. Peter
… READ MORE“We have seen that outdoor adaptive experiences increase people’s confidence, strength, independence, and feelings of acceptance. The sense of belonging to a supportive community can be life-changing. And the sense of
… READ MOREYou’ve seen the numbers and heard the horror stories. Reports from the Department of Transportation show that domestic airlines are still damaging or losing an average of 30 wheelchairs and scooters every day. Successfully Flying as
… READ MORE5 outpatient clinics at Alberta Children’s Hospital now postponing patient care as viral illnesses surge. Alberta Children’s Hospital is now delaying some outpatients as it redeploys 65 staff members. The Stollery
… READ MOREResearchers suggest ways to improve accessibility in advance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A biologist examining a skull. Credit: Anthro Illustrated John Brhel, Binghamton University via EurekAlert! AAAS December
… READ MOREParticipate in Research – Queen’s University. About the study. This online study is looking at the emotional life of autistic adolescents or neurotypical controls. Participants and their caregiver will complete a few
… READ MOREWalking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of steps is better than none. By studying people wearing fitness trackers, researchers have determined that walking 10,000 steps each day is indeed a
… READ MOREKieran Moore is a Canadian physician and public servant who serves as the current Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario. Healthy Debate photo by Maddi Dellplain, Healthy Debate November 22, 2022 Canada’s provincial medical
… READ MORETo patients with disabilities, stereotypes can affect care. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario photo By Stuart Foxman, eDialogue December 17, 2021 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction Seen as extra work A focus on the
… READ MOREConsumer product recall published by Health Canada, Identification number RA-72202, Last updated 2022-12-22. Summary. Product. Various Bassinets and Change Tables for Harmony Play & Go Playards recalled due to potential
… READ MOREPosted wait times have spiked to 17 hours since late September as pediatric hospital admissions rise. Alberta’s pediatric hospitals are dealing with a wave of respiratory illnesses, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19. The
… READ MORECritics say the move won’t help people living in poverty catch up with rising costs. People like Mary Salvani, who rely on AISH benefits to cover their basic expenses, have had their benefits frozen for the past three years
… READ MOREProgram helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive director. The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association provides adaptive riding programs for children and young adults with special needs. Saloni
… READ MOREAn estimated 1 in 6 students in Ontario have a disability and face barriers to education, advocate says. Michelle Cousins makes herself comfortable with a pillow and a blanket in her accessible van while she camps out near her
… READ MORESolutions to shorten wait times include triaged referral system, incentives to reach timeline targets. Cael Perry (middle) with his parents Sharlene and Chris. Cael was diagnosed with severe thoracic scoliosis in November 2020. David
… READ MOREJulia Prendergast adjusts Tyme Fiedorczyk’s collar as she celebrates a strong frame during a field trip with the Ability Center to go bowling at Pinboy’s in Virginia Beach, Va. in July. Stephen M. Katz, The
… READ MOREDo people around me see me as a liability and not as a human being? Lionel is an advocate for individuals with disabilities. He shares his experiences having trouble finding employment and being told a company can’t hire him because
… READ MOREThe Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is excited to announce the launch of four new adaptive and disability-inclusive sports to Calgarians. The Calgary Adapted Hub September 1, 2022 New programs include: Wheelchair Lacrosse at
… READ MORESo… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? It appears one approach is far more beneficial than the other. It’s a dilemma faced by many health-conscious people — and new research from Edith
… READ MOREBryan Narducci, 21, climbs into his SK Modified race car before taking some warm-up laps at Stafford Motor Speedway. Narducci was born three months prematurely and has cerebral palsy. He comes from a long line of race car drivers,
… READ MORE15% of Canadians satisfied with access to care, while 29% of Americans satisfied with access, poll finds. A health-care worker pushes a patient across a connecting bridge at a hospital in Montreal, on Thursday, July 14. The findings
… READ MOREI can recall clearly the first day that each of my three children walked to and from school on their own. I worried about whether they would get there without mishap. But I took for granted that, once at school, they would be safe. (I
… READ MORESiblings of children with chronic health conditions could be at an increased risk for depression, according to a new report. Twins David (left) and Luke Bridle, 11, pictured after Luke heroically saved David from drowning in the bath.
… READ MOREOn a cold, still morning, camped on a lake, with dawn weak in the sky and autumn bittersweet in the air, I woke to the message that Nathan was gone. I was shocked. Nathan Dexter took me on my first skydive. That day had been electric,
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