Britain’s transport system is great – if you’re not disabled
If you are a disabled person wanting to get around by yourself on train or tube, … READ MORE
Community development
Living with disability: ‘Personal assistants are my ears, hands, and body’
Nadia Clarke, who has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf, employs a team of eight … READ MORE
Therapeutic horse riding and adaptive sports groups share knowledge
Noriko Ohsada and her daughter Meg meet with Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding … READ MORE
Paramedics road-testing portable health records system
Quebec-based company Prehos supplying digital system used in pilot project. Chief … READ MORE
Dance aids healthier ageing
Queensland Ballet and QUT today released the results of a joint project examining … READ MORE
She took up skiing to help with cerebral palsy, now she’s at the Paralympics
Para-alpine skier Mel Pemble of Victoria was true to her word. She was only 14 when … READ MORE
Alberta father hopes son’s story highlights the importance of inclusive education
For Herrington and his wife, they never imagined school would be an option for their … READ MORE
‘I am absolutely furious,’ says mother trying to renew disability tax credit
CRA complaints include lost documents, rejection of previously approved applicants. … READ MORE
My son has Down’s syndrome – and he belongs in a mainstream school
The success of the Finnish system is proof that inclusive education is best for all … READ MORE
Children with special needs can be an asset to society – our café proves it
On Down’s Syndrome Day, the public and businesses should challenge their … READ MORE
Canmore figure skater with Down syndrome finds expression, recognition on ice
‘Meg doesn’t want to talk a lot, but we discovered she can perform.’ … READ MORE
AISH recipients slam changes, saying more is needed
Critics say auditor general report recommendations not fully considered. Calgary … READ MORE
Disabled Albertans with trust funds can qualify for AISH under new bill
Alberta last Canadian province to stop penalizing Albertans for having trusts set up … READ MORE
Canada Paralympic success inspires young Alberta sledge hockey athletes
Novice players gathered in Calgary to watch gold medal game on Saturday. The … READ MORE
Coach Ken Babey found new beginning with Canada’s para ice hockey team
63-year-old will lead Canadian squad into gold-medal showdown with U.S. Head coach … READ MORE
We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction
Neurobiology of mobile-device habits stems from a healthy human need to socialize, … READ MORE
Brian McKeever’s ‘relentless’ drive leads to historic Paralympic gold
Canmore, Alberta cross-country skier earns record 14th medal. Canada’s Brian … READ MORE
People with disabilities are finding more work, but there’s a long way to go
A new report finds that while there’s been some improvement, people with … READ MORE
Better workplace accessibility for Canadians with disabilities would boost economic growth
New research suggests that failing to make accessibility for people with … READ MORE
BC online project highlights needs of 1 million caregivers
Stories for Caregivers connects people with resources they might not know exist. … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities
Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area hosts first event for skiers and snowboarders with disabilities
Skiing and snowboarding are fun group activities for friends and families and … READ MORE
What it’s like to have a sister with special-needs, AKA Boo-Bear
Meet the next generation of caregivers. Ellery and Clare are sisters to Gilly, who … READ MORE
‘The community needs to step up’ says caregiver advocate
Yona Lunsky studies the mental health needs of people with intellectual and … READ MORE
Cake, balloons, goodbye: What happens when your special needs child ages out of the system
A day with Gilly, a teen with autism and developmental delay on the cusp of aging … READ MORE
Many parents of children with disabilities don’t make care plans
Fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental … READ MORE
Paul Yock wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
Paul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators … READ MORE
Walk like a penguin: Protecting older people in the winter
Unlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to … READ MORE
Groundbreaking case seeks to make supported homes for disabled declared a right
Lawyer Vince Calderhead says case could help hundreds of Nova Scotians with … READ MORE
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