Reluctant reliability: a glimpse into cerebral palsy Erin Kelly, a writer with cerebral palsy, reflects on the mental aspects of an … READ MORE
Botox treatment observed less effective for children with CP More than one injection of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) … READ MORE
Study finds disabled people living in ‘deep poverty’ ‘To me it’s unacceptable,’ says study author Julie Gaudet. … READ MORE
Woman with cerebral palsy says disability benefits rules prevent her from working A Moncton, New Brunswick woman with cerebral palsy who wants to open up her own … READ MORE
Video game system helps physical therapists, athletic trainers Motion-based lab technology can help physical therapists, clinicians and athletic … READ MORE
Umbilical cord blood improves motor skills in some children with cerebral palsy Randomized clinical trial shows improved motor function in children infused with own … READ MORE
Researchers call on province to fund genetic testing for cerebral palsy New study shows genetic variations are a factor in 20 per cent of hemiplegic CP … READ MORE
Syrian woman with cerebral palsy gives back to Calgary community that supported her dreams A woman living with cerebral palsy made the bold decision to move halfway across the … READ MORE
Calgary’s Morgan Bird determined to be a voice for Paralympic movement in Canada “She found her niche, right. What she was called to.” Calgary swimmer Morgan … READ MORE
Video game improves balance in youth with autism Playing a video game that rewards participants for holding various “ninja” poses … READ MORE
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … READ MORE
Study finds children with cerebral palsy not receiving common spasticity therapy Among children with cerebral palsy, 42% have not received any common spasticity … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
I am at my wit’s end: Manitoba man says limited home-care hours too restrictive Alex Lytwyn is calling for changes after a decade-long battle to get home-care hours … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Calgary shows appreciation for accessible drivers Wednesday is Accessible Driver Appreciation Day in Calgary. It’s organized by the … READ MORE
Chicago runner with CP sues for chance to compete Aaron Holzmueller is a teenage runner who has made a name for himself at the … READ MORE
Grip aid for daily living with special needs At last, a simple hygienic way for people with hand problems to hold eating … READ MORE
Sensor-equipped glove takes the guesswork out of measuring spasticity Everyone experiences stiff muscles from time to time, whether after a rigorous … READ MORE
Queen’s engineering students develop bicycle for teen with cerebral palsy Janessa Gerhardt has a bicycle that suits her limited range of motion thanks to the … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy: Understanding and embracing the journey October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement to increase awareness about the #1 … READ MORE
Teacher encourages curiosity, respect about disabilities Students in Chris Cook’s fourth-grade class at May Watts Elementary in … READ MORE
Fine-tuning orthotic device prescription and fitting in CP Half of those diagnosed with cerebral palsy have been prescribed standard AFOs to … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy uses iPad to communicate There’s an app for just about everything now. From social media to games, it’s … READ MORE
Designing cardboard hacks to modify wheelchairs Temple occupatonal therapy students work to design a new wheelchair tray for Eddie … READ MORE
I prefer to be seen as an artist first and foremost… my cerebral palsy is always secondary Newtownards woman Rachel McBride tells Stephanie Bell how she has overcome her … READ MORE
Lucy Meyer reveals what it’s like to be a Special Olympics gold medalist with cerebral palsy “Sometimes I forget that I have cerebral palsy.” Lucy Meyer is an … READ MORE