Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
A study put people on autopilot by electrically stimulating their thigh muscles. Sure, you can get directions by looking at a map on your phone or listening to turn-by-turn navigation. But what if you could just walk from point A to
… READ MORE
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for individuals with Cerebral Palsy; the more stable a body is, the better a person can ambulate and complete tasks both big and small. Orthotic devices worn on
… READ MORE
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness to pay for basic medical equipment and supplies. Services and information Approved vendors list Authorizers and vendors Find
… READ MORE
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL). AADL helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness to pay for basic medical equipment and supplies. The AADL bulletin provides notices, updates and reminders to AADL
… READ MORE
Cost sharing of benefits The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing
… READ MORE
You can change your AADL vendor or supplier based on need or choice: choose a new AADL approved vendor from the list complete the AADL Change Vendor Request form (PDF, 158 KB) fax or send the completed form to AADL Contact AADL You
… READ MORE
Breakthrough optical technology from product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has led to the creation of a new generation of wearable technology. XelfleX is a novel type of ‘smart’ textile that turns garments into
… READ MORE
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly improve gait in patients with neuromuscular impairments. Even so, some patients still prefer their untuned devices, which has led researchers and
… READ MORE