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
Down syndrome
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
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft
LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn
It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
Understanding hypotonia
Diagnostic challenges should not delay clinical intervention. Hypotonia, or … READ MORE
‘It doesn’t seem fair’: Unwed parents in Alberta don’t share financial burden once disabled child turns 18
‘Unless you’ve been married, you fall through the cracks,’ says … READ MORE
Calgary Herald’s ‘Life with Emily’ documentary a finalist for international media award
The Calgary Herald has been named a finalist in a prestigious international media … READ MORE
2017 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families
Enjoy the use of a custom-fit bike for $75. Trix youth wheels. Hase Come out and try … READ MORE
Calgary mom raising funds to bring music therapy to public high school
A Calgary mom is raising money so teenagers can benefit from a program that’s … READ MORE
Life With Music – Fundraiser by Christina Ryan
Emily Pitchers, 16, plucks the strings on a guitar with JB Music therapist Catherine … READ MORE
Issues for parents caring 24/7 for children with complex care needs
A new research report has been published by the charity WellChild which explores … READ MORE
Engineers customize Christmas toys for disabled children
Because of her cerebral palsy, 4-year-old Scarlett Wilgis has trouble opening her … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
Tablets and YouTube empower people with intellectual disability
A Concordia researcher underlines the lasting value of first-person storytelling. … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Hippocampal circuit in brain linked to learning difficulties in Down syndrome
New brain research has mapped a key trouble spot likely to contribute to … READ MORE
Globotec Junior heel cup
Nestle young feet gently to improve balance, biomechanics and gait. Designed to … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia
New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE
Gait: The cornerstone of intervention
Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of … READ MORE
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