Embroidering electronics into the next generation of ‘smart’ fabrics
Is an archaic sewing skill a key to connected, sensing, communicating fabrics of the … READ MORE
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This marathoner with cerebral palsy just got the Nike hookup
On Sunday, Justin Gallegos, who has Cerebral Palsy, completed a half marathon. Nike … READ MORE
Things are so different now: Athletes, supporters celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics
Amelia Hernandez, 61, who was born with intellectual disabilities, was part of the … READ MORE
How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens
The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for … READ MORE
Breakthrough for SF State kinesiologists studying metabolic protein
New technique could help improve treatment for diabetes and obesity. Assistant … READ MORE
No rational person would design a healthcare system this way
Justin Trudeau was a hard act to follow, but the next speaker defined the most … READ MORE
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon … READ MORE
Doctors in U.S. and Canada launch sweeping pharmaceutical reform proposal
Plan published today in the British Medical Journal outlines seven steps to slash … READ MORE
Apple spotlights how accessible tech helps people with disabilities thrive
There’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you … READ MORE
Xbox adaptive controller first look: A new, necessary gamepad
Today we celebrate the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day and … READ MORE
A simple, reliable system for calculating lactate threshold in athletes
The lactate threshold is regarded as a tremendously useful physiological variable … READ MORE
Get off the golf cart if you have knee osteoarthritis
Golfers with knee osteoarthritis should walk the course, not ride, for better health … READ MORE
6-legged “horse” rides to the rescue
Hippotherapy device could help patients recover movement, balance. Rice University … READ MORE
Smartphone case offers blood glucose monitoring on the go
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone case … READ MORE
Human hair as interactive material
UC Berkeley researcher and artist Eric Paulos and his students continue their … READ MORE
It’s limitless: Paralyzed toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill
‘She’s going to take on the world and it’s awesome’ Evelyn … READ MORE
Province hiring its first advocate for people with disabilities
‘This doesn’t answer all of the issues, but it’s definitely a … READ MORE
Killam Prize awarded to Walter Herzog, pioneer in biomechanics
Ground-breaking muscle contraction research affects bone and joint health. Walter … READ MORE
This neural operating system lets paralyzed, voiceless patients communicate
Nuro’s new brain-computer interface uses neurological signals to let incapacitated … READ MORE
Create a 3D model of a person—from just a few seconds of video
Transporting yourself into a video game, body and all, just got easier. Artificial … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition
Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
‘This is not the end’ – Sledge hockey Paralympian shares hope, experience with injured Humboldt Broncos
Message from Kevin Rempel, who fought to walk again, gives insights into the road … READ MORE
Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilities
National survey showed that people with disabilities are actively engaging in job … READ MORE
Britain’s transport system is great – if you’re not disabled
If you are a disabled person wanting to get around by yourself on train or tube, … READ MORE
It’s not your fitness tracker – it’s you
An international study reveals that people, regardless of where they live and their … READ MORE
Living with disability: ‘Personal assistants are my ears, hands, and body’
Nadia Clarke, who has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf, employs a team of eight … READ MORE
Clever socks connect remote patients and physios
New ‘smart socks’ are helping physiotherapists better diagnose and treat … READ MORE
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the … READ MORE
A plan to overhaul Canadian health care systems
What has gotten Canadian health systems to their present state will not be … READ MORE
Fully-automated, accessible apartment building a first for Calgary
Inclusio opens doors to low-income Calgarians with limited mobility. After two years … READ MORE
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