Parents of children with disabilities scramble for supports ahead of Alberta teachers strike
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Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable
The emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, … READ MORE
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak’s 1st death
Baby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis
The Baby Moves VIEW app allows parents to film their baby’s movements at home and … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners
‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, … READ MORE
Why caffeine might hold the key to preventing sudden infant death syndrome
Vera Kratochvil photo. CC0 Public Domain by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University, June … READ MORE
Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn’t immune, says new study
In some countries, the decline is driven by conflict; in others, by vaccine … READ MORE
Here’s how measles cases are spreading across Canada
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient … READ MORE
Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in
With 326 patients reported, Alberta has the 2nd highest tally in the country. … READ MORE
‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time … READ MORE
Alberta’s measles case counts have topped 500 and doctors are worried
South zone by far hardest hit with 362 measles cases to date. A colourized electron … READ MORE
Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with … READ MORE
Health teams scramble to contain spread of measles in central and southern Alberta
170 cases identified in province since outbreaks began in March. Public health teams … READ MORE
How school systems can honour the human rights of people with disabilities
Schools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to … READ MORE
Alberta introduces plan to allow people with disabilities to work and receive benefits
Alberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, … READ MORE
Children’s Books Recognized For Inclusive Storylines
Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience … READ MORE
SIDS discovery could ID babies at risk of sudden death
New School of Medicine research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death … READ MORE
Nieman: A bear and his friends have helped children find their way for a century
A Winnie-the-Pooh drawing by illustrator E.H. Shepard was found wrapped in a tea … READ MORE
Study Sets New Standard for Sagittal Craniosynostosis CROs
Gillette CranioCap® orthosis. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. by … READ MORE
Patients with cerebral palsy may have improved gait after surgery regardless of age
Walk-DMC is a new, quantifiable measure of motor control in children with cerebral … READ MORE
Girl with Down syndrome turned away from Vancouver art class, mom says
The mother of Kenzie Jameson, a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, is calling for … READ MORE
Lawsuit alleges Alberta government discriminating against students with disabilities
Statement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person … READ MORE
N.B. father pens book to teach daughter about cerebral palsy
Father and daughter Jeff and Avery Somers are seen in this Apr. 26, 2023 photo … READ MORE
Provincial support delays are hurting disabled Albertans and families, reports find
Inclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason … READ MORE
Prescribed Precision: Dosing AFO Stiffness for Maximum Outcomes
An AFO’s fundamental function is to manipulate the orientation and progression of … READ MORE
Rick Hansen Foundation School Program
Empowering Students Through Lived Experience. Abilities Canada, January 14, 2025 In … READ MORE
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