Community development

Attend adapted recreation expo in Calgary March 26, 2016

2016 Community, Lifestyle and Recreation Expo Markin McPhail Centre, Winsport Canada Olympic Park 88 Canada Olympic Road SW Calgary Saturday, March 26: 9 am – 6pm Calgary’s newest sledge hockey team is recruiting! Meet members … READ MORE

Michael Sametz, Para-cyclist on the road to Rio

Michael is overjoyed to represent Canada at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – fulfilling a dream that began at age 12. Michael grew up in Calgary, participating in and watching many sports while dreaming about competing in … READ MORE

Using the Arts to promote healthy aging

“Movement enriches the quality of their lives,” Ms. Haas said. “It’s absolutely healing. Balance, mobility, strength — everything improves.” Throughout the country, the arts are pumping new life into the bodies and minds … READ MORE

Seniors programs and services guide 2015–2016

Published by Alberta Seniors September 2015 For more information about seniors programs and services, please call: Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll‐free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992 Seniors programs and services … READ MORE

Physical therapy following total knee replacement raises new concerns over referral for profit

A new study concludes that patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery and are referred to a physical therapist (PT) not affiliated with their surgeon’s practice have fewer visits and more individualized, … READ MORE

Sony World Photography Awards

Rob Gregory’s pictures were taken for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago adaptive sports programme and the RIC Hornets wheelchair basketball team. BBC News 23 February 2016 The shortlist for the 2016 Sony World Photography … READ MORE

Register for rehabilitation and fitness programs at University of Calgary

Adapted Physical Activity for Kids Our Adapted Physical Activity program offers children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Each … READ MORE

2016 Western Canada sledge hockey tournament March 25-27

Sledge Hockey is open to people of all ages and genders. Individuals who wish to play sledge hockey should be aware that it requires a fair amount of upper body strength and balance to move around on the ice. Sledge hockey is a … READ MORE

Life without Limits Gala 2016 – CP Association Alberta

Life without Limits Gala – Celebrating 40! Join us for an evening of celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2016, for the 10th Annual Life without Limits Gala at the Red & White Club! The evening includes a champagne reception, … READ MORE

Accessible Vehicle Solutions in Calgary

Life is a highway… we’ll get you there! Accessible Vehicle Solutions is opening the road to your freedom by providing an exceptional customer service experience. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date resources and … READ MORE

IDEAS Calgary

The IDEAS group was formed as a means of providing multi-disciplinary services to children and their families. Of the eight people who started IDEAS in August 1992, Karen McIntosh remains as the director. New associates have been … READ MORE

Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta

The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that provide essential social interaction and healthy activities in nurturing environments. Six years old Ruby Owen … READ MORE

Cause and Effect Foundation in Calgary

Cause and Effect Foundation is an Early Intervention Program committed to delivering individualized programming to each child within their natural environments including preschool, home, and community. Programs and services promote … READ MORE

Maysoon Zayid: I got 99 problems… palsy is just one

Zayid’s TED talk about embracing her challenges has over 7 million views. “I must warn you: I’m not inspirational,” she jokes. Maysoon Zayid. TED photo. Maysoon Zayid describes herself as a “Palestinian … READ MORE

Why shoe shopping stresses me out

Buying Syona’s shoes is a challenge and Anchel shares why. I have a serious thing for shoes — I always have. My parents warned Dilip about my addiction when we started dating. Before I got pregnant I justified my shopping, very … READ MORE

Spooking up wheelchairs for Hallowe’en

One Irish dad in Donegal has made the most incredible Hallowe’en costume for his son. by samedifference1 October 30, 2015 Oisin Roberts was seven when he first talked about wanting a Halloween costume that incorporated his … READ MORE

Helping the world to grow old more gracefully

Ageing, says Richard Suzman, is “reshaping our world.” Like climate change, “it seems inexorable, and is gradual”, he says; but the global impact of ageing on health, disability, wellbeing, and poverty might eventually turn … READ MORE

Figure 1 is Instagram for doctors

Like Instagram for doctors, Figure 1 app now has 500,000 users. One billion cases viewed 18 Sep 2015. Figure 1 Inc.’s Richard Penner, left and Gregory Levey show their medical image-sharing app Tuesday. Glenn Lowson for The Globe … READ MORE

A new way to think about conflicts of interest in medicine

Most of what we know about prescription drugs and medical devices comes from industry-funded clinical trials. Does the source of funding affect study findings? Daniel Zender. Austin Frakt, THE NEW HEALTH CARE in The New York Times … READ MORE

Doctors’ magical thinking about conflicts of interest

It’s hard to look at data like this and not be concerned about conflicts of interest. There’s a reason that 10-cent coupons exist; it’s because they work. Financial interests absolutely do influence our decision making. Magoz. … READ MORE

The plight of the disabled graduate

Many of the systems designed to help students with disabilities disappear after they complete their education. Photo Mike Segar, Reuters. Mikhail Zinshteyn, The Atlantic June 4, 2015 The shift from high school to college, or from … READ MORE

Communicating with cerebral palsy: Ruby’s story

Ruby Hamilton is a 10-year-old girl who lives in the UK. Like many kids her age, she enjoys playing games and watching movies. However, due to complications at birth, she was starved of oxygen for nearly 30 minutes, resulting in … READ MORE

Met + Parsons Museum Accessibility Collaboration Workshop

Web accessibility for museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art + The New School for Design at Parsons, New York. A group of students with disabilities visiting the Museum’s Cast Collection galleries, Wing B, Gallery 40. … READ MORE

Martyn Ashton – Back on Track

Following his injury in 2013, Martyn Ashton, trials legend, creator of Road Bike Party 2, and, above all family man and bike rider, began his inspirational journey to get back on track. Joined by his friends Danny MacAskill, Chris … READ MORE

7 powerful stories of recovery after injury TEDBlog

Posted by Kate Torgovnick May, TEDBlog November 28, 2012 Janine Shepherd, Pilot – A broken body is not a broken person. Athlete Janine Shepherd was rendered a partial paraplegic when she was hit by a truck during an Olympic … READ MORE

In-home physical therapy and rehabilitation service

Get personalized rehab in the comfort of your home. In Calgary and Edmonton, travelling therapists visit patients in their homes, assisted living, and long term care. Maintain or improve your mobility level – in one’s own … READ MORE

Why are glasses perceived differently than hearing aids?

All bodies are getting assistance from technology all the time, yet some are stigmatized. Abler is one woman’s quest to rectify this. A common example of assistive technology. Patrick Murphy, Flickr Rebecca J. Rosen, The … READ MORE

Alice Wong sets out to chronicle disability history

Disability Visibility with Along Wong. Exploring the provocative side of disability. 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and there are a number of efforts underway to publicly acknowledge that … READ MORE

Taylor Oetelaar PhD, Mechanical Designer AP Dynamics Inc.

Thanks to Taylor Oetelaar’s unique passion for history, architecture and computational fluid dynamics, we can now imagine what it would be like to lounge in a third-century Roman bath that was heated by multiple fires below a … READ MORE

Youth in transition to adult care

Family and Community Resource Centre FCRC at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. At Alberta Children’s Hospital, we say goodbye to hundreds of youth each year, as they turn 18 and transition to adult medical care. If you’re … READ MORE

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