Community development

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

Mind controlled robot helps disabled visit family and friends

Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their caretakers to do even the simplest tasks. But thanks to a team of researchers from the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL, in Switzerland, even … READ MORE

Alberta seniors programs and services guide 2014–2015

Published by Alberta Health, July 2014 Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll-free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992 Edmonton: 780-644-9992 See Health services – page 20 Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan – page 20 … READ MORE

Adapted physical activity for kids

Adapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation … READ MORE

Tour for Kids Alberta, July 17-19, 2015

Members of the Ride with Rouge Cycling Team will be joining 125 cyclists on the 9th Annual Tour for Kids Alberta, an epic ride in support of children living with cancer. The ride takes place from Friday July 17 to Sunday July … READ MORE

Step by Step Early Intervention Society

Step By Step Early Intervention Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of children with developmental delays. Our service model is tailored specifically to the needs of the … READ MORE

New MS treatment could be too pricey

A new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement for 10 years is being reviewed by government to determine if it’ll receive B.C. PharmaCare coverage. A multiple sclerosis patient is seen with her … READ MORE

Uncovering costs of elder care in Canada

One in seven Canadians is over the age of 65, 77% have at least one chronic condition, and more than nine in ten want to remain in their own homes. For the children of these seniors, many of whom are working full-time and supporting … READ MORE

What moms of kids with special needs wish you knew

Having a child with special needs sets you apart from other mothers. It shouldn’t, but it does. It’s like being part of a club you didn’t ask to join — one where non-members don’t always understand what happens at … READ MORE

A seamless transition from pediatric to adult care with AISH

For adults qualified for Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Braceworks can update your profile with AADL and advance your cost-share exemption – permanently. Wheelchair sports camp – elevates bodies and minds At … READ MORE

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