Never count yourself out: Sledge hockey gold
If anyone had told a younger Jeremy Hall, bound in a wheelchair and later, leg … READ MORE
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
We all want to look good: Calgary company adapts clothes for those with disabilities
Strategically placed zippers make clothes easy to get on and get off. A former … READ MORE
Manual standing wheelchair – no batteries required
The device is a manual standing wheelchair providing mobility in either a seated or … READ MORE
Via Rail changes policy on wheelchairs, mobility aids on trains
The national rail provider fought an order to change its policy but has decided to … READ MORE
How accessible tech helps people living with disabilities
Apple “Designed for Everyone” campaign marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. … READ MORE
Hands-free, wireless control for people with limited mobility
Komodo OpenLab, a company based in Toronto, Canada, released a new device that lets … READ MORE
Cool new seating products unveiled at ISS
For rehabilitation professionals, ISS is considered the must-attend event of the … READ MORE
Call for more accessible seating at Calgary Philharmonic
Friends initially told they couldn’t sit side by side in wheelchair section, … READ MORE
Glassouse turns your head into a mouse
The Glassouse basically turns your head into a mouse or trackpad. If you can’t use … READ MORE
Calgary doctor connects disabled children with accessible activities
Let’s make it easy for these kids. Dr. Sarah MacEachern is on a campaign to … READ MORE
The wheels of freedom: My first motorized wheelchair
What were you doing when you were seven years old? Most seven-year-olds are playful … READ MORE
Ecuador paraplegic president-elect stirs hope for disabled people
Ecuador’s paraplegic president-elect Lenin Moreno will become a rare head of … READ MORE
Air powered, waterproof wheelchair makes splash park ultra-accessible
A new waterproof, motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was … READ MORE
State-of-the-art special needs school opens its doors in Calgary
After three long years of lobbying and construction, a unique school welcomed its … READ MORE
Where are powered wheelchairs going?
It’s a valid question, and the answer is an optimistic one. But to get to the … READ MORE
My cool, adaptive bike — from Germany, of course
Frank Dippel likes to ride a bike, and when he drives, it’s far and fast. With … READ MORE
Bean bag toss brings together Alberta students with different abilities
They are focusing on what makes them similar. A student at Bert Church High School … 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
The future of inclusive fashion is here
Open Style Lab’s ten-week interdisciplinary research program teams designers, … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
Modular children’s wheelchair ‘Chair 4 Life’
Product design consultancy Renfrew Group, in partnership with the NHS unveiled the … READ MORE
Swedish adventurer reaches south pole in sit ski
On Dec. 21, 2016, Aron Anderson, a Swedish man, became the first person to reach the … READ MORE
3D printed camera rig enables photographer to create
James has a life-threatening condition, but he’s desperate to leave his mark on … READ MORE
WHILL launches Model M – New personal electric vehicle redefines mobility for wheelchair users
WHILL, the leader in intelligent personal electric vehicles (EVs), presents its new … READ MORE
It’s pretty beautiful: Wheelchair whiz kid learning to walk
‘It’s been really neat to watch because we never thought we would see … READ MORE
Greg McMeekin: Lawyer, advocate for people with disabilities
Greg McMeekin’s dreams are a lot like other people’s: to live independently, … READ MORE
Extending your reach
Unlike most cold-climate wheelers, Dave Kott can’t wait until the first snowfall … READ MORE
A day in the life of four wheelers
Alex Ghenis, Paula Larson, Ian Jaquiss and Ellen Stohl are four very different … READ MORE
Stimulator bypasses spine injury, helps patients move hands
Experimental treatment improves grip, finger motion up to 300 percent in … READ MORE
The iBOT is the superhero of wheelchairs
Toyota and Segway inventor Dean Kamen have teamed to produce this stair-climbing, … READ MORE
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