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
uOttawa engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a … READ MORE
Rick Hansen Foundation School Program Empowering Students Through Lived Experience. Abilities Canada, January 14, 2025 In … READ MORE
Alberta government axes funding for 3 disability advocacy groups Disability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 … READ MORE
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in … READ MORE
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
Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment Pain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is … READ MORE
Dynamic AFOs may improve gait outcomes in stroke patients A study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot … 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
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers … 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
Kinesiologists could be part of solution for overwhelmed health-care system Moncton professor says kinesiology grads ready and able to keep patients out of … READ MORE
Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … READ MORE
Innovative primary care program blending virtual with in-person options connects locals to family physicians Successful study highlights how integrated virtual care delivered primary care to … 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
Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. … READ MORE
Analysis identifies areas for improvement in the overall health of Canada’s population Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in … READ MORE
Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down … 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
Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of … READ MORE
New software designs optimized, personalized treatments for movement impairments First-of-its-kind computer-aided engineering tool could aid clinical treatment … READ MORE
Ontario accessibility in ‘crisis,’ says report quietly released by Ford government Advocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on … READ MORE
Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with … READ MORE