10 new inclusive playgrounds now open around Calgary
Soft floors and braille signage among features that set playgrounds apart. The newly … READ MORE
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Warehousing disabled people in long-term care homes needs to stop
Instead, nationalize home care. The failures in both private and publicly funded … READ MORE
How technology can help people with disabilities become more independent
The state is really doing a wonderful thing, doing that… You don’t … READ MORE
Podcast aims to shatter stereotypes about living with a disability
Two friends started a podcast to educate people on what it is like to live with a … READ MORE
Looping the Olympic Peninsula
I have visited tropical rainforests, including the Amazon, but a temperate … READ MORE
Adapting national parks for wheelchair hiking
The trails through our public lands weren’t designed for wheelchairs, but new … READ MORE
Time for fast action on a Canada Disability Benefit
Over one million Canadians with disabilities live in poverty. If implemented, this … READ MORE
Ian Mackay blows away power wheelchair 24-hour distance record
On June 22, accessibility advocate Ian Mackay blew his way to a new world record for … READ MORE
Hiking with wheels: It’s time to rethink who can go where
Terry Schupbach Gordon, disability rights advocate who loves to hike, with her … READ MORE
Fort McMurray mom with disability fighting for more accessible transportation options
Koryn Krekoski says it’s hard to get around town with very limited options. … READ MORE
New to a wheelchair, BC man learns life skills from support group as the camera rolls
Story of Dan McLean and members of Accessible Okanagan told in Re-inventing the … READ MORE
A wheelchair user’s guide to preparing for college
College Friends study outdoors on campus. New Mobility Annie Tulkin, New Mobility … READ MORE
Edmonton disability advocate wants more options for accessible seating at shows, concerts
‘It comes down to equal opportunity,’ said disability advocate and … READ MORE
How to design personalized and meaningful technology for older adults
Marjolein den Haan-Wintermans defends her PhD on ideas to help seniors relax and … READ MORE
Worker shortage could threaten summer camps for Albertans with disabilities
Camp He Ho Ha could turn away hundreds of campers if it can’t hire enough … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS
Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is … READ MORE
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy
Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete
Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, … READ MORE
Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities … READ MORE
Eddie Bauer introduces adaptive ski jacket and bibs
Eddie Bauer’s new BC Flyline Adaptive Ski Kit is a snow jacket and bib combo … READ MORE
People with disabilities drive innovation
Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the creation of many … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy
When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Alberta’s 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday
Outdoor rink in northwest Calgary includes accessible bathrooms, changing rooms. The … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy
A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
Autistic-friendly Scouts group: Calgary families find joy, acceptance and support
Infinity Scouts provides opportunities for achieving goals and family adventures. … READ MORE
Disabled photographer wins top prize in Getty’s Disability Stories grant
Nolan Ryan Trowe, a Baltimore-based photographer, writer and filmmaker, won $15,000 … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … READ MORE
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches
UMass Amherst team designs prototype charging system for wearable devices. ShaZam … READ MORE
Equitable and free of barriers: Canada’s first gold-level certified accessible clinic opens its doors
With almost one in five Canadians living with a disability, accessibility and … READ MORE
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