Families agonize over who will care for their severely disabled children as they age
Deane Daprato when he was six-years-old and a day student at what was then called … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy CP
Long waits for wheelchairs like having ‘your legs taken away,’ disability workers say
‘It feels like I am not a valued member of my community… I could … READ MORE
She took up skiing to help with cerebral palsy, now she’s at the Paralympics
Para-alpine skier Mel Pemble of Victoria was true to her word. She was only 14 when … READ MORE
Alberta father hopes son’s story highlights the importance of inclusive education
For Herrington and his wife, they never imagined school would be an option for their … READ MORE
Paralympic dream for rider with cerebral palsy
Kim Scott’s goal is to represent Canada and won’t let anything, including … READ MORE
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra establishes disabled-led ensemble
Dorset orchestra forms ‘first ensemble of disabled … READ MORE
How Stephen Hawking reclaimed his voice—and helped others do the same
One of Hawking’s greatest legacies is the work he did on technologies to assist … READ MORE
Research to make early diagnosis, intervention possible for cerebral palsy
A test to diagnose cerebral palsy at birth, which could allow infants access to … READ MORE
Electrical brain stimulation could benefit children with cerebral palsy
First-of-its-kind study using electrical currents to boost motor skills shows … READ MORE
Wearable sensors characterize CP gait
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) facilitate the creation of a gait analysis system … READ MORE
Cycling fundraiser for cerebral palsy emboldens and strengthens those who live with condition, mom says
Hundreds of Winnipeggers signed up to ride stationary bikes in support of Cerebral … READ MORE
Simulated horseback riding helpful in treating children with cerebral palsy
Robotically assisted hippotherapy, a type of therapy that simulates the repetitive … READ MORE
Markin undergrads get first-hand experience using cutting-edge robotic technology
Markin USRP students Ash Kolstad, left, and Justin Tan combine neuroscience research … READ MORE
Home is where the heart is for Alana Ramsay
Canadian alpine skier aiming to end World Cup season on a high in Kimberley. Alana … READ MORE
Accessible tech opens doors for people with disabilities
Embracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it … READ MORE
Rhythmic auditory cueing improves gait in CP patients
Rhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a … READ MORE
Mehain named to integrated Commonwealth Games squad
Vernon Para-swimmer Sarah Mehain among 11 members named to full Canadian roster. … READ MORE
Swimming the dream
Jack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old … READ MORE
Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients
Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE
Calgary kids with disabilities enjoy ‘Go Baby Go’ program
Angelina Shirley was beaming as she watched her three-year-old daughter Sadie drive … READ MORE
Adapted physical activity in our community – Guest speakers, February 5, 2018
Camilla Borregaard Voigt & Rasmus Hjorth Peterson. Specialists in adaptive … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening
Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Canadian study identifies genetic link to cause of cerebral palsy
New, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in … READ MORE
Ona Gritz: ‘I had spent more than enough time hiding and pretending’
For years, the poet and author tried to keep her cerebral palsy secret, until … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
Botox treatments may help your child with spastic CP
Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is … READ MORE
Physical challenges no barrier to Calgary policing career
For one girl dreaming of a career in policing, a day spent with Calgary police … READ MORE
Task training seems to improve hand dexterity in kids with cerebral palsy
Task-oriented training (TOT) improves hand dexterity in children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
Seeking one giant leap for a child’s mobility
With public programs stretched, some parents are turning to private therapies to … READ MORE
We live with a cloud over our heads: Québecers say home care services fall short
Nearly 343,000 Québecers receive publicly-funded home care. Critics hope political … READ MORE
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