Will there be enough public health workers when baby boomers retire?
While there might be sufficient replacement staff, complications remain, according … READ MORE
Community development
Adapted physical activity in our community – Guest speakers, February 5, 2018
Camilla Borregaard Voigt & Rasmus Hjorth Peterson. Specialists in adaptive … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out
Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening
Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Want a healthier population? Spend less on health care and more on social services
Increased social spending was associated with health improvements at the population … READ MORE
Ona Gritz: ‘I had spent more than enough time hiding and pretending’
For years, the poet and author tried to keep her cerebral palsy secret, until … READ MORE
From para-athlete to advocate: Tony Flores is Alberta’s new disability advocate
‘The role is simply a voice for our community’ Tony Flores has been … READ MORE
Direct Funding means freedom for many people with disabilities. Is it accessible enough?
When Lisa Crigger advertises for staff on Kijiji, she’s mainly looking for people … READ MORE
Cooper Hewitt presents “Access+Ability” with more than 70 empowering designs
Providing a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and … READ MORE
Unacceptably low number of Albertans receive disability tax credit
Process too complex and ambiguous, critics say. Only one in three Albertans with … READ MORE
Physical challenges no barrier to Calgary policing career
For one girl dreaming of a career in policing, a day spent with Calgary police … READ MORE
Online database helps Albertans enrol in clinical trials
Research is helping develop new treatments, strategies and surgeries, doctor says. … READ MORE
A little more hope: ALS patients taking anti-psychotic drug in clinical trial
Cliff Barr has no illusions about how his life is going to end but he still has … READ MORE
How to turn clinicians into makers
Providing training and resources, MakerHealth helps nurses and doctors hack medical … READ MORE
Transit accessibility for all remains a dream unfulfilled across Canada
Laurent Morissette, an activist for greater transit accessibly for people with … READ MORE
Calgary man in wheelchair shovels snow to make it easier for other wheelchairs
This week’s heavy snowfall has made life in Calgary just a little more … READ MORE
Cancelled notices cost AISH recipients Christmas dinner
Provincial program for severely disabled adults stops sending Christmas Bureau … READ MORE
We’re really getting left behind: AISH recipient laments lack of new funding
Benefit payments for disabled Albertans stagnate as province’s minimum wage … 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
Study finds disabled people living in ‘deep poverty’
‘To me it’s unacceptable,’ says study author Julie Gaudet. … 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
Revolutionary technology allows brain surgery without breaking the skin
University of Calgary research study benefits people with severe essential tremor. … READ MORE
Woman with cerebral palsy says disability benefits rules prevent her from working
A Moncton, New Brunswick woman with cerebral palsy who wants to open up her own … READ MORE
Disabled Albertans ignored, says Edmonton mother
“People with disabilities have become an afterthought.” Leah McRorie, a … READ MORE
IPC Para-Nordic World Cup 2017 in Canmore
The Alberta World Cup Society is excited and proud to announce that Canmore will … 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
Day to celebrate people with disabilities in Lethbridge
Dec 4 will be a day filled with distinction and diversity as the community comes … 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
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