Protective antibodies identified for rare, polio-like disease in children Antibodies for respiratory virus that can cause a rare polio-like disease that … READ MORE
First glimpse of body’s steering wheel joint sparks hope For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Kids’ camps gone virtual this summer Summer camps aren’t what they used to be, especially this year. The Alberta … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs expanded online in July 2020 – Register FREE Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
COVID-19 puts disability tax credit reform on back burner Advocates worry companies still allowed to charge ‘astronomical’ fees to … READ MORE
Software recreates complex movements for medical, rehabilitation, and basic research An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in … READ MORE
Disability advocates call on DATS to reverse ‘discriminatory’ changes to service Online booking tool closed and recurring rides suspended during pandemic. DATS … READ MORE
UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 … READ MORE
Keep an eye on the numbers – COVID-19 in Alberta As of March 30, there were 964 Albertans in hospital April 1, 2022 Alberta could see … READ MORE
Pandemic upends the lives of people with disabilities — and of their caregivers When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Stacy Ellingen, 34, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, lost two … READ MORE
Keep your bones strong at every age Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few … READ MORE
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
A wonderful opportunity: Inclusive playground planned for Clareview community ‘This will, I believe, serve as a destination for many families.’ … READ MORE
Do you have a right to protest? The coronavirus impact on freedom of assembly A group gathers to protest against social isolation rules of the COVID-19 pandemic … READ MORE
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in … READ MORE
No physio, no socializing: Kids with special needs face new challenges during COVID-19 Youth with special needs miss friends but also many services they receive at school. … READ MORE
UCP government changes application process for AISH Applicants must first prove medical condition to determine eligibility. The Alberta … READ MORE
New studies refute claims of fall prevention with AFO bracing In 2011, a new custom ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace, herein referred to as the … READ MORE
More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say ‘We’ve never felt more alone on this journey,’ says Mark Daprato … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs expanded online in June 2020 – Register FREE Register Now – FREE. Simply add the programs that you’d like to … READ MORE
2020 Adapted bike program is OPEN – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families Our 2020 Adapted Bike Program is OPEN. We are working on one-on-one curbside … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – May 2020 Archive AHS phone line staffed by occupational therapists and physiotherapists. A new advice … READ MORE
Imagining grasping may help restore hand function in spastic CP children Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have a preserved ability to … READ MORE
Cases of children with rare inflammatory syndrome spike in Italy and France Doctors in France and northern Italy, one of the areas hardest hit by the new … READ MORE
Strenuous exercise is safe for people at high risk of knee OA People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be reluctant to participate in … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
Calgary mother worries some disabled Albertans are being overlooked during pandemic Alberta’s single site restriction doesn’t apply to health-care aides … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19 COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Remote learning continues in NJ but students with disabilities still falling behind Samantha Wagensommer has been helping to care for and teach her little brother, … READ MORE