Abbey Road with a wheelchair: In London, disability accessibility isn’t an afterthought From the Cure’s 40th anniversary concert to black cabs, navigating London as a … READ MORE
The Paralympic wheelchair maker Vince Ross suffered a car crash at the age of 22, becoming a wheelchair user. He … READ MORE
Updated evidence on the efficacy of AFOs in children with cerebral palsy Summary. The good news is that AFOs appear to provide clinical benefits in the … READ MORE
Science and sociology of footwear The design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise … READ MORE
Taekwondo school offers unique course for people with Down syndrome Hydra Martial Arts partnered with Calgary Ups and Downs society to start special … READ MORE
Ankle-foot orthoses and functional electrical stimulation for foot drop in MS Assistive ambulation devices for the ankle can bolster walking speed and safety and … READ MORE
How the iPhone and App Store have redefined accessible software Everyone acknowledges the societal and technological effects the iPhone has had on … READ MORE
Siblings of disabled people know them best. Let’s use their insight A disabled person’s care is hugely improved if their family and providers … READ MORE
Innovative approach to improve walking in children with CP The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million translational research … READ MORE
How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves? New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
How a team of MUN students helps a boy with cerebral palsy hold his head high Newfoundland team inventing the ‘MatHat’ so 9-year-old can look straight ahead. … READ MORE
Researchers harness virtual reality, motion capture to study neurological disorders Neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, URMC have a powerful … READ MORE
We’re on our own: Home health care workers report inadequate support from employers Home health care work is not only physically demanding, but also emotionally taxing. … READ MORE
Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from … READ MORE
Baby steps: Injured Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident Ryan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning … READ MORE
With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take … READ MORE
Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have … READ MORE
New gym created to help people with disabilities stay fit UFIT is a fitenss center in Dublin Ohio that provides people with special … READ MORE
Student designs controller to boost disabled sister’s dexterity An all-inclusive, spherical games controller – breaking down the barriers … READ MORE
First look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills A new study of children with cerebral palsy could help ease the speech and language … READ MORE
Prevalence of idiopathic toe-walking in children from birth to 10 years of age Investigators found 79% of children who had ever been toe-walkers spontaneously … READ MORE
Non-surgical recovery of function: Not a fantasy “Improved voluntary hand function occurred within a single session in every … READ MORE
Mayo Clinic researchers uncover methods to quantify the yips and golfer’s cramp The findings could open the door to improved treatment options. Banff Springs Golf … READ MORE
‘P-rouette’ is a 3D-printed ballet shoe designed to reduce pain Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Hadar Neeman has created personalised … READ MORE
Seven medals for Team Canada at the CP World Games Sant Cugat, Spain – Canada opened the CPISRA World Games 2018 with seven medals in … READ MORE
Fortney: Local massage therapist cycles cross-country to fulfil a child’s wish She’s spent the past eight days climbing some of the highest hills through the … READ MORE
Camping with cerebral palsy is fun and challenging Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Kids with cerebral palsy achieve goals at Edmonton ‘brain camp’ At the beginning of “brain camp” each of the eight kids attending set a goal to … READ MORE
Child care providers often lack the training, resources to serve children with disabilities Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law nearly 30 years … READ MORE
The most valuable person you haven’t hired yet People with disabilities are the original hackers. You should hire them. Edelstall … READ MORE