A Silver medal and a roller-coaster final race have this paracanoeist looking toward Paris
“Breathe,” I tell myself as I approach the start line. I’m on the world stage, … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Why getting more people with disabilities developing technology is good for everyone
Accessible technology is better for everyone, and accessible technology benefits … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
Educators raise safety concerns about special needs students being back in the classroom
But parents say their kids need the support. By Olivia Bowden Staff Reporter, … READ MORE
How a life-altering accident led Canada’s Kate O’Brien from 2016 Olympics to Paralympic podium
Track cycling silver medallist says bike crash changed her outlook on life. … READ MORE
The barriers, both physical and social, I face as a parent living with a disability
If it wasn’t for my stubbornness, my son and I would be left behind. Marjorie … READ MORE
Paralympics haven’t decreased barriers to physical activity for most people with disabilities
Tokyo 2020: how the Paralympics have evolved from rehabilitation to spectacle. … READ MORE
Two discus athletes from Alberta headed to Japan for Paralympics preparation
It’s Jennifer Brown’s second games and Sarah Mickey’s first time … READ MORE
Adaptive seamless pants that you’ll actually wear
Izzy Camilleri, the designer behind the adaptive clothing brand IZ Adaptive, may … READ MORE
Quickie Nitrum manual wheelchair dials up the features
Quickie has launched a new manual wheelchair, the Nitrum, that promises to put more … READ MORE
A teacher was pregnant. Students built a device so her spouse, who uses a wheelchair, can stroll with the baby
Jeremy King, 37, takes son Phoenix for a stroll using a car-seat connector that high … READ MORE
Calgary woman, who’s paralyzed, kayaks whitewater rapids on Lower Kananaskis River
‘I’m sitting on the shoulders of giants right now, it’s so … READ MORE
Quad-friendly off-road handcycles from Maddiline now available in U.S.
There’s a new off-road handcycle option for wheelchair users with limited arm and … READ MORE
Slow-Wheeling to the Sea
“People will look,” warned Minna Caroline Smith in Lapham’s Quarterly about … READ MORE
How I helped a disabled friend with a cycle-by-wire recumbent trike
Engineering couldn’t cure a devastating illness, but it could still help someone … READ MORE
Paralympic athletes break down barriers on Great Trail of Canada
Athletes assessed 13 sections of trail across the country. Camille Bérubé mapped … READ MORE
City of Calgary building 10 new inclusive playgrounds this year
Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy interventions should be started early
When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology
Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE
Disabled researcher calls for better support for faculty
Academic institutions need to do much more to support faculty members with … READ MORE
Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’ is one of the most important films about disability I’ve ever seen
This documentary proves we can tell human stories about disabled people and our … READ MORE
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace?
Experts report on employment and vocational rehabilitation considerations for people … READ MORE
There’s an app for that: How two rural counties reached more kids with developmental delays
A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking … READ MORE
Student develops low-cost device to help people with speech disorders
Individuals with speech disorders often rely on expensive devices to help them … READ MORE
Quickie’s new Q300 M mini has the tightest power chair turning radius on the market
Power chair users tired of trashing walls and doors have a new option that promises … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
COVID-19 has made education more accessible for university students with mobility disabilities
‘Our access to education should matter,’ said one student. ‘I have … READ MORE
Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions
Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
Equity in access and use of rehabilitation services in Canada
Two Canadians, equal under the law. Only one gets rehabilitation services. What … READ MORE
A national electronic health record for primary care
The Canada Health Act states that health care should be portable — but health … READ MORE
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