Canadian patients should have online access to their medical records, some doctors say
‘You’re part of the care,’ says daughter who monitors her … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Smart watch saves man’s life
Plenty of people would argue they can’t live without their smart watch, but for … READ MORE
How a team of MUN students helps a boy with cerebral palsy hold his head high
Newfoundland team inventing the ‘MatHat’ so 9-year-old can look straight ahead. … READ MORE
Children with disabilities endure long waits for life-changing medical equipment
Bev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage … READ MORE
Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane
Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from … READ MORE
Baby steps: Injured Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident
Ryan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning … READ MORE
With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport
Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take … READ MORE
Virtual reality for wound care patients a Canadian first
Virtual reality is being used to help patients undergoing wound care at Rockyview … READ MORE
University of Calgary launches wearable tech program as demand for graduates explodes
Grant will train 80 graduate students over next 6 years to become experts in field … READ MORE
Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter
After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House … READ MORE
Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have … READ MORE
New gym created to help people with disabilities stay fit
UFIT is a fitenss center in Dublin Ohio that provides people with special … READ MORE
Two-thirds of Albertans with developmental disabilities unemployed
The majority of Albertans with developmental disabilities are not employed, in part, … READ MORE
Student designs controller to boost disabled sister’s dexterity
An all-inclusive, spherical games controller – breaking down the barriers … READ MORE
First look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills
A new study of children with cerebral palsy could help ease the speech and language … READ MORE
Non-surgical recovery of function: Not a fantasy
“Improved voluntary hand function occurred within a single session in every … READ MORE
Disability arts group returns ‘home’ with plans for new campus
Indefinite Arts Centre was forced out of its home when the adjacent Fairview Arena … READ MORE
‘P-rouette’ is a 3D-printed ballet shoe designed to reduce pain
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Hadar Neeman has created personalised … READ MORE
Streamline digital workflow for 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics, AFOs
The University of Michigan CYBER Team combines cloud-based designs and Stratasys FDM … READ MORE
Seven medals for Team Canada at the CP World Games
Sant Cugat, Spain – Canada opened the CPISRA World Games 2018 with seven medals in … READ MORE
Why can’t you access your health record online?
In recent years, more and more patients around the world are logging into their … READ MORE
Hospital quality improves over time with EHRs
Close analysis shows technology yields benefits, but not all at once. UCSF study … READ MORE
Child care providers often lack the training, resources to serve children with disabilities
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law nearly 30 years … READ MORE
The most valuable person you haven’t hired yet
People with disabilities are the original hackers. You should hire them. Edelstall … READ MORE
Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records
Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records. A … READ MORE
Headset allows persons to point to objects using their eyes
People with disabilities such as ALS, spinal injury or Lou Gehrig’s disease, often … READ MORE
Wearables for a world without disease: Interview with imec’s Chris Van Hoof
Medgadget was recently invited to attend the imec Technology Forum conference in … READ MORE
In Ontario, new project will give providers and patients more access to health records
SPARK is designed to support innovators with market-ready or in-market digital … READ MORE
The secret world of disabled gamers
Studies like this one could begin to make digital games more accessible to people … READ MORE
People with disabilities failed by dearth of funding worldwide, say campaigners
As UK co-hosts world’s first disability summit, Theresa May warns that most … READ MORE
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