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
CPAA online programs in December 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other … READ MORE
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of … READ MORE
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in November 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in October 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Scoot and score: Adapted volt hockey offers a new playing field for youngsters of all abilities Albertans can give the adapted sport a shot during six-week sessions. Volt hockey is … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in September 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Learning disability, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy tied to COVID-19 mortality People with learning disability, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy have a … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Fall Volt Hockey! Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey, as it allows participants who … READ MORE
Adaptive Gymnastics Open only to children with a disability requiring 1:1 coaching, this program is … READ MORE
Study shows when people with cerebral palsy are most likely to break bones People with the condition risk fracture more than the general population, but the … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in July 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Older adults with Cerebral palsy need more, receive less physical therapy for painful medical conditions The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population. … READ MORE
Meet the man behind Nike’s Flyease shoes Nike’s new, first truly-hands free shoe, The Nike Go FlyEase, is a reality because … READ MORE
Nintendo Wii may help improve balance in children with cerebral palsy Therapy based on the Nintendo® Wii Balance Board can help improve balance in … READ MORE
FES and AFOs for foot drop: linking domains of patient experience It’s natural to think in structural terms when considering the value of the … 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
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way … 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
CPAA online programs in April 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in March 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
Student awarded NIH Fellowship to examine balance, walking in children with cerebral palsy Hassan Farah, a Virginia Tech translational biology, medicine, and health graduate … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in February 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in January 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills Parents can make a big difference by modeling and supporting physical activity in … READ MORE