Engineering Students Innovate Accessibility Technology
They developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for … READ MORE
Childhood development
Resources for families with special needs
Local therapy facility for disabled children attracting families from all over the world
Kate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. … READ MORE
Thousands of toddler step stools recalled after child’s head gets stuck
Five models of Aosom Canada Inc.’s Qaba Toddler Kitchen Helper 2 Step Stool … READ MORE
Surgery helps young kids with cerebral palsy walk, regardless of age
A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older … READ MORE
Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk
Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Ombudsman says Alberta government must fix unfair rules for disability benefit applicants
Outdated rules have remained unchanged for a decade. Alberta Ombudsman Kevin … READ MORE
Concerns raised over support backlog for children with disabilities
Families and advocates of children with disabilities are concerned about backlogs in … READ MORE
Small steps, big dreams: Calgary family raises money for walker
Jaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. … READ MORE
Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play
Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her … READ MORE
Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy
Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs
Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows
Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … READ MORE
Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness – study
Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. University of Birmingham. … READ MORE
Accessibility on display at this inclusive playground in N.E. Calgary
An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: … READ MORE
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support
Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs
Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Montréal doctors’ breakthrough discovery about causes of cerebral palsy giving hope
Sienna Zakaria was born with cerebral palsy and a new breakthrough discovery about … READ MORE
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
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
New campus opening for Calgary students with disabilities
A new Calgary Quest School (CQS) campus is officially opening Friday, at 1817 10th … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities
A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
2024 Adapted Bike Program
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with … 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
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