I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
Do you have a right to protest? The coronavirus impact on freedom of assembly A group gathers to protest against social isolation rules of the COVID-19 pandemic … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – May 2020 Archive AHS phone line staffed by occupational therapists and physiotherapists. A new advice … READ MORE
Cases of children with rare inflammatory syndrome spike in Italy and France Doctors in France and northern Italy, one of the areas hardest hit by the new … READ MORE
Calgary mother worries some disabled Albertans are being overlooked during pandemic Alberta’s single site restriction doesn’t apply to health-care aides … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19 COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Remote learning continues in NJ but students with disabilities still falling behind Samantha Wagensommer has been helping to care for and teach her little brother, … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
Staff restrictions, lack of PPE endangering Albertans with disabilities Help accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – April 2020 Archive Beltline urges city to make walking ‘safe and comfortable’ with physical … READ MORE
Malcolm Gladwell has no doubt science will lead us out of pandemic, but worries about ‘the human part’ COVID-19 could be ‘shock to the system’ that leads to social change: author. … READ MORE
Injunction stops hundreds of young adults from losing benefits as they transition from care Young mother challenged amendment set to take effect April 1. A.C. has been granted … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Funding flexibility offered for Alberta children with special needs during COVID-19 Routine changes have been especially challenging for families of children with … READ MORE
What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta – March 2020 Archive A man uses a hand sanitizer station at the Eaton Centre amid coronavirus fears … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers 1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
COVID-19: The latest guidance for Canadians on travel, quarantines and what to do if you have symptoms ‘We’re in this really unstable phase of the pandemic,’ Canadian … READ MORE
‘It scares me:’ Adults with disabilities still waiting decades for supportive housing Recent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, … READ MORE
Youth Transitions to Adulthood Conference – May 6-7, 2020 Learn how to transition from youth to adulthood care successfully. University of … 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
Alternate payment model is saving province millions at two Alberta clinics HQCA studied 10 years’ worth of data at two clinics that offer team-based … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
Parents say they can’t afford their disabled children under N.L. health system Many families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and … 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
We should care more about caregivers Caregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the … READ MORE
Apple opens iPhone EHR features to all healthcare organizations Apple has announced that it will allow any US healthcare organization with a … READ MORE
Finnish healthcare and social welfare system provides a variety of e-services to citizens The system presses on towards the next level of usability and interoperability for … READ MORE