SmartDrive MX2 gives wheelchairs an electric boost
The Smart-Drive MX2 is an electric drive unit designed to attach to an ordinary … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
HARMONY exoskeleton helps patients recover strength and motor skills
Texas engineers introduce advanced upper body rehabilitation robot. HARMONY was … READ MORE
The plight of the disabled graduate
Many of the systems designed to help students with disabilities disappear after they … READ MORE
Met + Parsons Museum Accessibility Collaboration Workshop
Web accessibility for museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art + The New School for … READ MORE
Non-surgical approach helps people with paralysis voluntarily move their legs — a first
Paralyzed men move legs with new non-invasive spinal cord stimulation. Five men with … READ MORE
Why are glasses perceived differently than hearing aids?
All bodies are getting assistance from technology all the time, yet some are … READ MORE
Alice Wong sets out to chronicle disability history
Disability Visibility with Along Wong. Exploring the provocative side of disability. … READ MORE
Paralyzed patients in Calgary are able to cycle again
Functional electrical stimulation bike in Faculty of Kinesiology’s Thrive … READ MORE
Mind controlled robot helps disabled visit family and friends
Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their … READ MORE
Tour for Kids Alberta, July 17-19, 2015
Members of the Ride with Rouge Cycling Team will be joining 125 cyclists on the … READ MORE
‘Rowing’ wheelchair is a moving experience
Pedro tests a self-powered, ‘rowing’ wheelchair that lets him paddle to … READ MORE
TheraTryke combines upper and lower body exercise for paraplegics
After taking a look at the Jet Blade hydroplaning watercraft last week, we were … READ MORE
Calgary Scientific launches ResolutionMD with new intuitive interface
New functionality builds upon a recent release that included voice and video … READ MORE
Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design
“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe … READ MORE
Researchers use electrodes for ‘human cruise control’
A study put people on autopilot by electrically stimulating their thigh muscles. … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Apply for AADL benefits
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) helps Albertans with a long-term disability, … READ MORE
AADL Authorizer and vendor information
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL). AADL helps Albertans with a long-term … READ MORE
AADL program information
Cost sharing of benefits The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps … READ MORE
Change your AADL service provider
You can change your AADL vendor or supplier based on need or choice: choose a new … READ MORE
Smart textile turns our clothes into a motion sensor
Breakthrough optical technology from product design and development firm Cambridge … READ MORE
AFO tuning: Balancing function and satisfaction
Tuning of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and AFO footwear combinations can significantly … READ MORE
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