New elevator at St. Stephen School opens up whole new world for students with mobility issues ‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. … READ MORE
FREE! Adaptive Sports Program WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of … READ MORE
AISH recipients upset about lack of consultation on payment-date changes Government says it did “informal” consultations about changes effective … READ MORE
2020 CPAA Calgary programs for kids are waiting for you We are thrilled to have two fantastic programs available for children in Calgary. … READ MORE
Pre-school Resource Fair in Calgary, January 25, 2020 Jennifer Buchanan provides music therapy to a child at Williams Syndrome Association … READ MORE
Disabled First Nation woman needs all-terrain stroller to get around on reserve ‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the … READ MORE
Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their … READ MORE
People with severe disabilities feel ‘duped’ by Alberta government, AISH recipient says ‘It concerns me because the vulnerable community can become more … READ MORE
Southcentre Mall hosts sensory friendly Hallowe’en For the fourth year in a row, staff at a Calgary mall held a sensory-friendly … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Young man with CP to attend prestigious theatre school Although he has what he describes as “a very mild case of cerebral palsy,” he … READ MORE
Marathon helps support patients with cerebral palsy About 250 people gathered at Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday for a special event … READ MORE
CPAA 2019 Life Without Limits Challenge in Calgary and Edmonton Cash has been participating in Challenge since he was 2 ½ ! “This event … READ MORE
Register for CP Association 2019 Fall Programs in Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta offers programs to people with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
15th Annual Calgary Resource Fair for youth and young adults with disabilities Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Calgary Resource Fair … READ MORE
Alberta disability program forum slammed as a delay tactic by opposition NDP ‘There are thousands of people whose lives are impacted by this stall.’ … READ MORE
My story in a nutshell, Part 1 Hello, my name is Reo Kobayashi. I am a new cerebral palsy (CP) columnist here at … READ MORE
An example of why patients need to control all their health and social care records This blog is suffused with conflict of interest, but I hope that you’ll agree that … READ MORE
Access for disabled travelers finally on airlines’ radar The world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for … READ MORE
New air passenger protections kick in today Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Businesses are increasingly hiring people with disabilities and it’s helping the bottom line Arnetha Vance, 46, who has cerebral palsy, works at Hidden Manna Cafe in Matteson on … READ MORE
CRA moves to slash ‘excessive’ fees charged by disability tax credit companies It’s been 5 years since legislation passed to tighten rules around firms that … READ MORE
Apple puts accessibility features front and center Although the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there … READ MORE
New wheelchair-friendly public buses connect Banff and Lake Louise ‘Everybody should be able to get around Banff National Park,’ says chair … READ MORE
Natural Adventure Park returns to campus after successful pilot Summer campers get creative, interact with nature in pop-up play area. Campers … READ MORE
Transitions: Helping kids make the leap to adult care In healthcare, transition refers to planning for and making the move from child to … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Advocates push for greater airline accessibility A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
Alberta Seniors programs and services 2019 This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the … READ MORE
Disabled Calgarians ask why Calgary Transit Access doesn’t ‘treat us with respect’ Nearly 300 complaints made to transportation service each year, related to no shows, … READ MORE