Hiking with wheels: It’s time to rethink who can go where Terry Schupbach Gordon, disability rights advocate who loves to hike, with her … READ MORE
New Safe-Sleep guidelines aim to reduce infant deaths New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics offer important guidance for … READ MORE
Walking towards healthier knees A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at … READ MORE
Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth A specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand … READ MORE
Fisher-Price, Feds issue Baby Rocker warning after 13 deaths Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker (left and center), Fisher-Price … READ MORE
Bloom Wellness Collective: Expressive Arts + Movement for All Abilities Bloom Wellness Collective is a not-for-profit organization on a journey to make … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities getting new benefit — but critics say it’s coming late and with few details Bill creating monthly disability benefit for working-age Canadians died when Trudeau … READ MORE
Fort McMurray mom with disability fighting for more accessible transportation options Koryn Krekoski says it’s hard to get around town with very limited options. … READ MORE
When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening? ‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early … READ MORE
Children with disabilities getting inconsistent government support, Alberta auditor general finds Only 1 in 5 staff had completed all of their mandatory training, report says. … READ MORE
How we walk could impact future arthritis Identifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell therapy: A nonsurgical option for chest wall depression (pectus excavatum) While children with severe pectus excavatum often need surgery, vacuum bell therapy … READ MORE
COVID concerns of disabled people multiply as health protocols lifted Governments must act to make sure disabled people are not left behind in the next … READ MORE
New to a wheelchair, BC man learns life skills from support group as the camera rolls Story of Dan McLean and members of Accessible Okanagan told in Re-inventing the … READ MORE
Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, … READ MORE
Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study Research finds there may be little value in mandated clinical-competency exams after … READ MORE
Giraffe calf walks tall after getting leg brace Calf was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a front limb bending the wrong way. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage … READ MORE
UArizona researchers develop ultra-thin ‘computer on the bone’ Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and … READ MORE
Kingsbridge mum raises awareness of rare condition Georgina Clarke’s son Noah, who is just about to turn 6 months old, has started … READ MORE
Unsafe sleep practices present in hundreds of infant deaths in Canada, CBC investigation finds At least 1,338 Canadian infants died with unsafe sleep risk factors present between … READ MORE
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges Martha Manzo drops off Christopher at his school, the Blind Children’s Center, in … READ MORE
Parents support effectiveness of plagiocephaly orthoses Researchers investigated the clinical effectiveness of cranial molding orthotic … READ MORE
A wheelchair user’s guide to preparing for college College Friends study outdoors on campus. New Mobility Annie Tulkin, New Mobility … READ MORE
New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have … READ MORE
The end of public health in Ontario “A recent report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association showed that … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
Edmonton disability advocate wants more options for accessible seating at shows, concerts ‘It comes down to equal opportunity,’ said disability advocate and … READ MORE
How to design personalized and meaningful technology for older adults Marjolein den Haan-Wintermans defends her PhD on ideas to help seniors relax and … READ MORE
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, … READ MORE