Designing cardboard hacks to modify wheelchairs Temple occupatonal therapy students work to design a new wheelchair tray for Eddie … READ MORE
I prefer to be seen as an artist first and foremost… my cerebral palsy is always secondary Newtownards woman Rachel McBride tells Stephanie Bell how she has overcome her … READ MORE
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability? At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
Georgia psycho-educational schools an unconstitutional ‘dumping ground,’ new suit claims Libby Beem was home-schooled so she would not have to attend a psycho-educational … READ MORE
Alberta athlete shooting for podium at 2018 Winter Paralympics ‘He’s a good athlete, very focused, very determined,’ and … READ MORE
Lucy Meyer reveals what it’s like to be a Special Olympics gold medalist with cerebral palsy “Sometimes I forget that I have cerebral palsy.” Lucy Meyer is an … READ MORE
A safe space for kids with special needs: Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics Finding fun outside of the home can be difficult for children with special needs and … READ MORE
Everyday Heroes: Blake Shelley overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy to write book Blake Shelley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. He’s now 28 years … READ MORE
iPhone app for patients guides MS research, treatment Patients can track symptoms, share data right from their phone. For some diseases, a … READ MORE
Engaging older adults through touch tablets Switched-on seniors. Involving end–users in the design of new technology has … READ MORE
UMBC robotics student invents help for those with disabilities like hers Kavita Krishnaswamy is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of … READ MORE
South Health Campus, AHS Dr. Cheri Nijssen-Jordan in the pediatric unit at the South Health Campus in … READ MORE
Celebrate the Journey – Transition Fair for Families in Calgary Sept 30, 2017 See you Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Marlborough Park … READ MORE
Donations help disabled teen realize dream of attending university Accepted to Carleton University, Benjamin Williamson risked watching his dream slip … READ MORE
Neurodevelopmental physical therapy improves spasticity in children with CP A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve … READ MORE
AFOs and balance issues in peripheral neuropathy At a symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, an orthotist demonstrated his technique … READ MORE
Can AFOs help prevent falls? Studies suggest that ankle foot orthoses can improve balance in some individuals, so … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
Let me show you what I can do: A woman with special needs answers our questions Melanie Reach is a 24-year-old Shorewood woman who has cerebral palsy. After over 20 … READ MORE
New South Wales Brainwave Camp at Point Wolstoncroft LAKE Macquarie has turned on the fun for 12 special families from across NSW. The … READ MORE
‘The Good Doctor’ gets boost from real MD with disability Dr. Tyler Sexton checks on an infant at Singing River Hospital. Sexton, who has … READ MORE
Mobility is a key factor in self–care independence for kids with cerebral palsy Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out … READ MORE
Soccer team for kids with disabilities raise money with lemonade stand WRIGLEYVILLE — On your way to the Cubs game Saturday, you might notice a lemonade … READ MORE
Dear Everybody campaign aims to end stigma around disability Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has launched a five-year push to make … READ MORE
Bikes for special needs children in Brooklyn It all started with a run — uphill, and against traffic. Sandra Alfonzo was taking … READ MORE
Rental market unkind to those with developmental disabilities As people with developmental disabilities increasingly live in community-based … READ MORE
Back to school when your child has a disability Most of us need a few weeks, but this family starts getting ready in the spring. … READ MORE
Teen with cerebral palsy rappels down Winnipeg skyscraper in her wheelchair Drop Zone event raises money for Easter Seals to support people with disabilities. … READ MORE
6 things a teen with cerebral palsy wants new parents to know I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to hear the words “your child has … READ MORE
Family loses fight for autistic son to have service dog in class Ontario’s human rights tribunal has ruled that a nine-year-old autistic boy in … READ MORE