Video game improves balance in youth with autism
Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various “ninja” poses … READ MORE
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IPC Para-Nordic World Cup 2017 in Canmore
The Alberta World Cup Society is excited and proud to announce that Canmore will … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard
It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities
UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush
We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team
Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy
Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Calgary shows appreciation for accessible drivers
Wednesday is Accessible Driver Appreciation Day in Calgary. It’s organized by the … READ MORE
The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors
Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory”
But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … READ MORE
Grip aid for daily living with special needs
At last, a simple hygienic way for people with hand problems to hold eating … READ MORE
Sensor-equipped glove takes the guesswork out of measuring spasticity
Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous … READ MORE
Queen’s engineering students develop bicycle for teen with cerebral palsy
Janessa Gerhardt has a bicycle that suits her limited range of motion thanks to the … READ MORE
Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains
Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call
The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying
Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy: Understanding and embracing the journey
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement to increase awareness about the #1 … READ MORE
Patients with MS can now self-monitor online
PARIS — The ability of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to monitor their own … READ MORE
Teacher encourages curiosity, respect about disabilities
Students in Chris Cook’s fourth-grade class at May Watts Elementary in … READ MORE
Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP
Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
Tommy Hilfiger, Cat & Jack offer new adaptive clothing lines
In a sign that major retail may slowly be opening to clothing needs of consumers … READ MORE
Buildathon volunteers assemble devices for Calgarians with disabilities
For many Canadians with disabilities, it’s the little things that make … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities
Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
A country for all children to thrive
As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusion and diversity. Yet, … READ MORE
Hallowe‘en adapted for children with special needs – Southcentre Mall Oct 29, 2017
While many children look forward to the spookiest, goriest costumes and scary … READ MORE
Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016, there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though … READ MORE
Alberta Health Services signs massive new technology deal
The Alberta Health Services board has approved a $459-million deal with a U.S. … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy uses iPad to communicate
There’s an app for just about everything now. From social media to games, it’s … READ MORE
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