Jason DaSilva’s new film tackles the unpredictability of MS
Jason DaSilva’s award-winning film, When I Walk, raised awareness of what it is … READ MORE
Human factors
Designing products and systems to fit human bodies and cognitive ability
Making walking easier for children with cerebral palsy
Lightweight, wearable robotic device provides neuromuscular training while making … READ MORE
EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete
Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, … READ MORE
Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families
The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities … READ MORE
Eddie Bauer introduces adaptive ski jacket and bibs
Eddie Bauer’s new BC Flyline Adaptive Ski Kit is a snow jacket and bib combo … READ MORE
People with disabilities drive innovation
Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the creation of many … READ MORE
Increased exercise could boost children’s cognitive skills, study suggests
Children who are fitter performed better than their peers in cognitive tasks, a new … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy
When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Alberta’s 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday
Outdoor rink in northwest Calgary includes accessible bathrooms, changing rooms. The … READ MORE
Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training
Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy
A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
How a worker shortage is affecting Albertans with disabilities and their families
Disability workers say a chronic problem has become a crisis in some parts of the … READ MORE
Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data
“Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to … READ MORE
Autistic-friendly Scouts group: Calgary families find joy, acceptance and support
Infinity Scouts provides opportunities for achieving goals and family adventures. … READ MORE
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
Disabled photographer wins top prize in Getty’s Disability Stories grant
Nolan Ryan Trowe, a Baltimore-based photographer, writer and filmmaker, won $15,000 … READ MORE
How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning
Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here … READ MORE
Preventing injuries and improving recovery with micro-Doppler radars
Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce
The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Disability history scholar’s new book tells story of ‘money, marriage, and madness’
Ms. Magazine included the book on its list of ‘June 2020 Reads for the Rest of … READ MORE
Telehealth-delivered diet and exercise program eased knee pain and triggered weight loss
New research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet … 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
Equitable and free of barriers: Canada’s first gold-level certified accessible clinic opens its doors
With almost one in five Canadians living with a disability, accessibility and … READ MORE
GPS app BlindSquare helps visually impaired navigate trails of Calgary’s Fish Creek Park
‘A person with vision loss wouldn’t even attempt to go on a hike by … 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
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad
TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury
Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Pandemic disproportionately affects those with disabilities and chronic health conditions
‘The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities,’ says UTM … READ MORE
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