Bluetooth – a technology with bite
Those familiar with this young column know that “the machine” represents the … READ MORE
Accessible Canada Act
The purpose of the Accessible Canada Act is to make Canada barrier-free by January 1, 2040
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy
Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
Parents caring for children with disabilities have some advice
Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still … READ MORE
New program aims to train doctors on developmental disabilities
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care … READ MORE
My story in a nutshell, Part 2: The road to college
It was on a weekend in March 2017. My high school classmates told me to check my … READ MORE
How to adapt special education to the remote-learning reality
When the pandemic forced schools to transition to remote learning in the spring, … READ MORE
CBC asks how the pandemic is changing the workplace for people with disabilities
Join the conversation Friday at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live, hosted by CBC … READ MORE
New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those … READ MORE
A quadriplegic, a specialty van and a lifetime of adventures
A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and … READ MORE
20% of disabled Albertans who need workplace modifications don’t get them
Advocates say employers are changing for the better. Experts say it’s often … READ MORE
October is disability employment awareness month
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that … READ MORE
An engineer, his Segway, and the ADA: A tale of the open road
Technology and legislation allowed Walter Marsh to work and to explore despite a … READ MORE
Ikea is hacking its own furniture for people with disabilities
Ikea is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. But its sleek designs, … READ MORE
Families, advocates of students with disabilities seek clarity in school reopening plans
Additional funding urged along with comprehensive plans and clear directives. … READ MORE
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
The support group started in April as a way to connect women in wheelchairs. Emma … READ MORE
When do disability resources become a right?
Disability resources are not luxuries. They are basic defenses against inequality. … READ MORE
New wheelchair design: a hand gear for better ergonomics
Using biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new … 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
Disability advocates call on DATS to reverse ‘discriminatory’ changes to service
Online booking tool closed and recurring rides suspended during pandemic. DATS … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New elevator at St. Stephen School opens up whole new world for students with mobility issues
‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. … READ MORE
FREE! Adaptive Sports Program
WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of … READ MORE
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