Inclusive design
Mainstream products and services that are accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably possible without the need for special adaptation
This undated handout photo shows Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability Without Poverty. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Disability Without Poverty *MANDATORY CREDIT*SDV Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press May 15, 2025 TORONTO – The
… READ MOREIn a new promotional video, Adidas is announcing plans to offer a shoe designed for people with Down syndrome. Adidas by Shaun Heasley, Disability Scoop April 25, 2025 One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a
… READ MORETurning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with disabilities, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital By Jemicah Marasigan, City News Toronto October 15, 2024. Last Updated October 16, 2024
… READ MOREThey brought home three gold, one silver and six bronze medals from Turin, Italy. Cross country skier Sarah McCarthy, second from the left, was one of three Calgary area athletes who won gold. Submitted by Sarah McCarthy. CBC Karina
… READ MORESchools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to help model and envision inclusive communities. Over a quarter of all Canadians are part of the disability community. Demonstrators, about 300 of whom
… READ MOREIntegrated care—a coordinated approach that addresses patients’ physical, mental and social health needs—has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities. Darko Stojanovic
… READ MOREAlberta Disability Assistance Program expected to begin July 2026. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced details of the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program on Tuesday. Mike Symington/CBC
… READ MORESeveral books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals. “You’re SO Amazing!” and
… READ MOREDisabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessible. Scientists with disabilities are trying to make research labs more accessible. A recent field trip to the San Andreas fault is an example of how the
… READ MOREThe activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi.. Alice Wong in 2023. Photograph: Courtesy of MacArthur fellows program Maanvi Singh, The
… READ MOREFirst major update to the document since 2017. A file photo of Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. McIver, whose portfolio includes the provincial building code, said the changes will be helpful to some, but more can be
… READ MORESan Francisco-based writer, editor and disability justice activist Alice Wong was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation this month with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with
… READ MOREStatement of claim says students Charter rights breached without access to in-person supports. Members of CUPE Local 3550 started strike action on Jan. 13. Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press Madeline Smith, CBC News Edmonton January
… READ MOREInclusion Alberta surveyed families about access to PDD and FSCD programs Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services. CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton January 23, 2025 Children and
… READ MOREEmpowering Students Through Lived Experience. Abilities Canada, January 14, 2025 In a world that strives for inclusivity and equality, understanding the diverse experiences of others is an essential part of education. The Rick Hansen
… READ MOREDisability organizations decry ‘cruel’ move to cut funding within 90 days. Jason Nixon is Alberta’s minister of seniors, community and social services. The ministry told three self-advocacy groups their funding
… READ MOREThey developed an adaptive gaming device and a robotic walking aid. Ride-on cars for children with disabilities. Go-Baby-Go project. EPICS in IEEE Ashley Moran, IEEE Spectrum September 17, 2024. Ashley Moran is the EPICS in IEEE
… READ MOREA special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine covers underrepresented topics associated with cerebral palsy impacting children, adolescents, and adults. EurekAlert! AAAS 6 June 2024 Amsterdam, June 6, 2024 –
… READ MOREPolicymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. Unsplash CC0 Public Domain By Caroline Reid-Westoby and Magdalena Janus, The Conversation June 5, 2024 via Medical Xpress Children’s health depends
… READ MORESuccessful study highlights how integrated virtual care delivered primary care to rural and remote communities. Photo by Dominik Lange on Unsplash By Paul Logothetis, University of Ottawa April 18, 2024 An innovative health care
… READ MOREFamilies and advocates of children with disabilities are concerned about backlogs in the system leaving some without support. Photo credit: Juan Pablo, Pexels. July 18, 2018 Alesia Fieldberg, CTV News Calgary September 6, 2024 Some
… READ MOREJaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Jeryn Edwards/Supplied By Joelle Tomlinson, Global News March 1, 2024 Jeryn Edwards’ sons Jaxson and Joseph are happy, playful and full of life. As
… READ MOREUBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. Wheelchair racing, Paralympics. September 28, 2021. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of British Columbia Okanagan, Patty Wellborn August 27, 2024
… READ MOREIssue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. Charlottetown’s Amy Burk is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio at the end of the month. (Submitted) CBC August 26, 2016 Myles Dichter, CBC Sports August
… READ MORESeth McBride, New Mobility April 10, 2024 For wheelchair users, dropping stuff off your lap is part of the game, but a device from New Zealand inventor Mike Brown aims to change that. The LapStacker is a retractable strap system that
… READ MOREUNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging. UNLV physical therapy professor Thessa Hilgenkamp works with a patient inside the Cardiovascular
… READ MOREBrain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her brain waves to move her wheelchair and play at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN
… READ MOREParents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. Jordan Stead’s three-year-old daughter, Ebba, has a rare neurodevelopmental condition called CDKL5. Mark Cumby CBC. By Jessica Singer, CBC News June 3,
… READ MOREAn inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: Landscapes Structures. Kayla Pedersen, CTV Morning Live News Producer May 30, 2024 In celebration of AccessAbility Week, a playground manufacturer is
… READ MOREAlexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as one of his dinosaur toys lays nearby in the living room of his West Chicago, Ill., home Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Alexander qualified for five Early
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