Christmas BA magic for Finlay! Christmas has come early, with the help of British Airways and Charlbury-based … READ MORE
Mend the heart. All else will follow. Creative Options Regina creates new life for many with disabilities Creative Options Regina works with others in the community to connect individuals … READ MORE
Children with special needs get their own, special Santa time “I’d drive 1,000 miles for an experience like this.” Harrison Markin, 6 yrs, … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care wait times hit new record high, again We finally did it last year. In 2016, we hit the 20-week mark for the average wait … READ MORE
CP Alberta winter 2018 programs in both Calgary and Edmonton Registration is now open for our Winter 2018 programs in both Calgary and Edmonton! … 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
Shared medical notes boost patients’ engagement in their health care ‘OurNotes’ has potential to improve relationships with doctors, and cut … READ MORE
US healthcare consumers find little information online Our findings suggest that there is substantial room for improvement in providing … READ MORE
KardiaBand for the Apple Watch records ECG, detects atrial fibrillation Watching the rhythm of your heart is getting quite a bit easier. AliveCor, the … READ MORE
Judge rejects attempt by doctor with no computer skills to regain license A New Hampshire judge has denied an 84-year-old doctor’s request to regain her … READ MORE
Can exercise prevent knee osteoarthritis? A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique … 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
Calgary learn to ski and snowboard for persons with disabilities at Canada Olympic Park 7pm – 9pm Friday, December 1, 2017. Canada Olympic Park, meet on the 2nd Level of … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … 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
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
Class of 2017: Neuroscience grad hopes his fascination with the brain leads to better treatments ‘It would be a disservice not to try and help whoever you can, in whatever way you … 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
The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory” But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … 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
Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful … READ MORE
Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … 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