CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable To coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, … READ MORE
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches UMass Amherst team designs prototype charging system for wearable devices. ShaZam … READ MORE
Albertans in pain look elsewhere for treatment, as COVID surgery delays compound wait times ‘We’re in a bad place, to be honest,’ says orthopedic surgeon at … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers: ‘Learning health systems’ for communities At every clinic and hospital, scientists work with health leaders to test … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions ‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
Taxes and disability benefits: Maximizing the opportunities A disabled person may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you have never … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
Like polio, the long-term impact of COVID will be measured in disability Will the large numbers of people with disabilities from COVID make our society more … READ MORE
Alberta urged to reconsider cutting off hundreds of young adults from financial support Province says young Albertans leaving program will be set up with right support. A … READ MORE
Disability advocates call for easier access to ‘life-changing’ technology Assistive devices can improve quality of life, but their high cost keeps them out of … READ MORE
Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’ is one of the most important films about disability I’ve ever seen This documentary proves we can tell human stories about disabled people and our … READ MORE
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace? Experts report on employment and vocational rehabilitation considerations for people … READ MORE
Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently … READ MORE
Equity in access and use of rehabilitation services in Canada Two Canadians, equal under the law. Only one gets rehabilitation services. What … READ MORE
Caring for children and youth with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs … READ MORE
Capital funding of health care in Canada is critical, yet declined in last 20 years Capital funding of health care, used to build new hospitals, redesign or upgrade … READ MORE
‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
Parents caring for children with disabilities have some advice Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still … READ MORE
People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to … READ MORE
CBC asks how the pandemic is changing the workplace for people with disabilities Join the conversation Friday at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live, hosted by CBC … READ MORE
A deep dive into Alberta’s COVID-19 numbers Your pandemic questions answered in a CBC Calgary Facebook Live panel discussion. … READ MORE
New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities The COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those … READ MORE
Remote learning isn’t new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning … READ MORE
Are local shutdowns effective, or should COVID-19 lockdowns be in lockstep provincewide? Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Education Minister Stephen Lecce, right, on … READ MORE
Pandemic pushes parents of kids with special needs to breaking point Lilian Ansari of Oakland with her husband Saied, daughter Atrina, 11, and son … READ MORE
Families, advocates of students with disabilities seek clarity in school reopening plans Additional funding urged along with comprehensive plans and clear directives. … READ MORE