Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
Wearables track social distancing and sick employees in the workplace As companies re-open, employees may don wearable tech to prevent the spread of … READ MORE
Why truly accessible design benefits everyone Universal Design is better for all humans, not just the disabled. When I became … READ MORE
Staff restrictions, lack of PPE endangering Albertans with disabilities Help accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health … READ MORE
CPAA Virtual programs online in May 2020 – Register FREE Register Now – FREE. Simply add the programs that you’d like to … READ MORE
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee “The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – April 2020 Archive Beltline urges city to make walking ‘safe and comfortable’ with physical … READ MORE
3 Easy steps to prevent and treat flat head syndrome By Nurse Nat, June 24, 2019 ▽ Table of contents What is flat head syndrome? SIDS … READ MORE
Are you worried your baby’s head has a flat area on it? Have you noticed they always prefer to look or sleep with their head in one … READ MORE
Understanding flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in babies Flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly as the condition is medically known, occurs … READ MORE
Tummy time shown to aid infant development Research review shows tummy time improves rolling, crawling and other motor … READ MORE
The Truth About Tummy Time Pediatricians say it’s essential. But is it? I remember many things fondly from … READ MORE
Developmental outcomes of positional plagiocephaly Flattening of the skull on the back or side of an infant’s head—also known as … READ MORE
A pediatric epidemic: Deformational plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and congenital muscular torticollis A pediatric epidemic is sweeping the country. The incidence of infant deformational … READ MORE
Malcolm Gladwell has no doubt science will lead us out of pandemic, but worries about ‘the human part’ COVID-19 could be ‘shock to the system’ that leads to social change: author. … READ MORE
Canadians with disabilities left with few alternatives amid COVID-19 shutdowns Program cancellations, increased isolation among issues during pandemic. The Active … READ MORE
Injunction stops hundreds of young adults from losing benefits as they transition from care Young mother challenged amendment set to take effect April 1. A.C. has been granted … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Surf therapy improves physical fitness of children with CP Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among … READ MORE
New wearable sensor for people with incomplete paraplegia A new electromyography biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel … READ MORE
Switch Control changed my world I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to independently send my wife a text for the … READ MORE
Funding flexibility offered for Alberta children with special needs during COVID-19 Routine changes have been especially challenging for families of children with … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – March 2020 Archive A man uses a hand sanitizer station at the Eaton Centre amid coronavirus fears … READ MORE
DIY tools TalkBox and SenseBox help people with disabilities to communicate The new devices, developed by a collaborative team based in the US, Canada, and … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers 1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
Mirror movements may be markers of severity for unilateral CP patients who had perinatal stroke Monitoring mirror movements in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) due to … READ MORE
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … READ MORE
CP patients wear AFOs less than prescribed An open-access study, published in Rehabilitation Research and Practice, … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE