First-of-its-kind hockey showcase brings together adaptive players from around Western Canada
A Calgary group has found a way to share our national sport with young athletes who … READ MORE
Advocacy
Allied health care community for patients and family
VR Accessibility Research Collaboration
Seeking participants with motor disabilities for VR user study (no experience … READ MORE
Adaptive Riders
Join the community at the world’s largest mountain biking festival. Photo by … READ MORE
New campus opening for Calgary students with disabilities
A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy
A Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Long waits for hip and knee replacements persist in Canada
Wait times in Canada for procedures like hip and knee replacements were longer than … READ MORE
I am not a wheelchair
When people refer to me as an inanimate object, I feel dismissed and dehumanized. … READ MORE
The Human Touch
From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, … READ MORE
2024 Adapted Bike Program
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with … READ MORE
‘Not enough’: Experts say maximum AISH benefit still puts recipients below poverty line
Alberta’s income support program for people with a disability is below the poverty … READ MORE
Alberta parents of children with disabilities say they’re running out of daycare options
‘At some point will one of us have to just stop working because we don’t … READ MORE
Makeshift dividers, hallway medicine are signs of a system in crisis, say Alberta front-line staff
AHS says province’s 16 largest hospitals had 423 overcapacity beds as of … READ MORE
Why people with Down syndrome are living longer than ever
New photo project celebrates doubling of life expectancy since 1980. Adam Bauld … READ MORE
Patients, providers suffer as ERs are overwhelmed yet again: CMA
David Saddler CC Flickr Dr. Kathleen Ross, Canadian Medical Association January 11, … READ MORE
AISH caseloads have ballooned over the past decade. What’s driving that?
Albertans receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped up 57% The steady … READ MORE
User-Centered Design Shapes Assistive Tech for Cerebral Palsy
Tailored devices center person’s needs, not just techno whizbang. Engineers, … READ MORE
She crips the arts to pave the way for new perspectives and possibilities
Dr. Eliza Chandler on her experience as the first PWD artistic director of Tangled … READ MORE
My fight for more home care is a fight for a lifetime of freedom
‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without … READ MORE
Canada’s primary care transformation slow, fragmented: Study
The study is the first to compare and evaluate primary care transformation across … READ MORE
Number of Canadians with disabilities doubles in 10 years, hits 8 million: StatCan
Statistics Canada data shows that 27 per cent of people 15 and older — about eight … READ MORE
Major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities, says study
Study says 60% of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa not fully … READ MORE
B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver
B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver. … READ MORE
UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health
One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s … READ MORE
How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing
Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette … READ MORE
Canada’s chief accessibility officer ‘furious’ after Air Canada forgets her wheelchair
Stephanie Cadieux says ‘airlines have to take responsibility and they have to … READ MORE
Robotic cup helps wheelchair users stay hydrated
Rice engineering students design device for people living with cerebral palsy. Rafe … READ MORE
From ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’: Stewartville wheelchair camp fosters community, confidence
“If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest … READ MORE
Riders and drivers bemoan ‘inaccessible’ Lethbridge transit system
Union says scheduling pressure is causing mental fatigue for drivers CityLink was … READ MORE
Health Canada warns that Rojada Child Safety Seats may pose a risk of injury
Health Canada warns that baby car seats previously sold on Amazon.ca have an … READ MORE
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