Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
In a new promotional video, Adidas is announcing plans to offer a shoe designed for people with Down syndrome. Adidas by Shaun Heasley, Disability Scoop April 25, 2025 One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a
… READ MOREThey brought home three gold, one silver and six bronze medals from Turin, Italy. Cross country skier Sarah McCarthy, second from the left, was one of three Calgary area athletes who won gold. Submitted by Sarah McCarthy. CBC Karina
… READ MOREMinister of Seniors, Community and Social Services says AISH benefits highest in Canada. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, says Alberta plans to reduce AISH payments by $200, the monthly amount for a new
… READ MOREAlberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced details of the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program on Tuesday. Mike Symington/CBC
… READ MORESeveral books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals. “You’re SO Amazing!” and
… READ MOREDisabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. Scientists with disabilities are trying to make research labs more accessible. A recent field trip to the San Andreas fault is an example of how the
… READ MOREThe activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi.. Alice Wong in 2023. Photograph: Courtesy of MacArthur fellows program Maanvi Singh, The
… READ MOREThe mother of Kenzie Jameson, a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, is calling for greater accessibility after her daughter was refused access to an arts class in Vancouver. Courtesy: Katie Jameson By Mina Kerr-Lazenby, CTV News
… READ MOREFirst major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. McIver, whose portfolio includes the provincial building code, said the changes will be helpful to some, but more can be
… READ MORESan Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation this month with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with
… READ MOREStatement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person supports. Members of CUPE Local 3550 started strike action on Jan. 13. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press Madeline Smith, CBC News Edmonton January
… READ MOREInclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services. CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton January 23, 2025 Children and
… READ MOREA team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that’s transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower
… READ MOREDisability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 days. Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of seniors, community and social services. The ministry told three self-advocacy groups their funding
… READ MOREThey developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for children with disabilities. Go-Baby-Go project. EPICS in IEEE Ashley Moran, IEEE Spectrum September 17, 2024. Ashley Moran is the EPICS in IEEE
… READ MOREThe discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with
… READ MOREKate McLelland is almost three years old and was born with a rare genetic condition. Her parents have found hope to improve her quality of life through the Canadian Centre for Development in Calgary. CTV News Kevin Fleming, Video
… READ MOREA study of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis who used a dynamic ankle-foot orthosis with plantar flexion resistance found that a medium PFR grade showed near-normal maximal peak ankle dorsiflexion. Researchers noted in the journal
… READ MOREA special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers underrepresented topics associated with cerebral palsy impacting children, adolescents, and adults. EurekAlert! AAAS 6 June 2024 Amsterdam, June 6, 2024 –
… READ MOREPolicymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. Unsplash CC0 Public Domain By Caroline Reid-Westoby and Magdalena Janus, The Conversation June 5, 2024 via Medical Xpress Children’s health depends
… READ MOREKey takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility and higher pain scores vs. typically developing youth. Results showed happiness did not correlate with motor function. Surestep By Casey Tingle, Fact
… READ MOREUBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. Wheelchair racing, Paralympics. September 28, 2021. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of British Columbia Okanagan, Patty Wellborn August 27, 2024
… READ MOREIssue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. Charlottetown’s Amy Burk is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio at the end of the month. (Submitted) CBC August 26, 2016 Myles Dichter, CBC Sports August
… READ MORESeth McBride, New Mobility April 10, 2024 For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off your lap is part of the game, but a device from New Zealand inventor Mike Brown aims to change that. The LapStacker is a retractable strap system that
… READ MOREBrain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her brain waves to move her wheelchair and play at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN
… READ MOREFinding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents of children with disabilities. File photo, John Kuntz, cleveland.com By Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland.com January 3, 2024 Cleveland, Ohio — Finding
… READ MOREAdvocates say province ‘squandered’ precious time acting on report’s recommendations. The Ontario government quietly released a review last week calling the current state of accessibility in the province a
… READ MOREStarting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone
… READ MOREAn inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: Landscapes Structures. Kayla Pedersen, CTV Morning Live News Producer May 30, 2024 In celebration of AccessAbility Week, a playground manufacturer is
… READ MORESusana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her right eye, or even take a sip of water. Susana Ruiz with her youngest son. Photo by Manuel Ruiz. By Claudia Boyd-Barrett, California Health Report
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