Lethbridge charity helps kids, young adults with special needs through horseback riding Program helps people with various physical and mental disabilities, says executive … READ MORE
Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? … READ MORE
Brain implants and wearables let paralyzed people move again A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially … READ MORE
Using ergonomics to help reduce pain from technology use Study indicates interventions are needed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders from … READ MORE
Rehab device enables stroke survivors with arm disabilities to do more training A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do … READ MORE
Short take on AFO effectiveness Meta-analysis demonstrates AFOs improve gait, balance in stroke. Henning with WalkOn … READ MORE
Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks Siblings of children with chronic health conditions could be at an increased risk … READ MORE
Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial Michael Pirovolakis is the only participant in the groundbreaking clinical trial. … READ MORE
Accessible skydiving and the guy who made it happen for me On a cold, still morning, camped on a lake, with dawn weak in the sky and autumn … READ MORE
AFO configuration can improve efficacy of the orthotic intervention on gait patterns in CP patients Cerebral Palsy (CP) represents the most common cause of motor disability in … READ MORE
Creating social access for autistic children, what does it take? Autistic children have indeed potential: most of their emotional abilities improve … READ MORE
The challenge of shoe shopping for my daughter with cerebral palsy who wears AFOs Shoe shopping. For some this is an enjoyable and exciting activity. One may be … READ MORE
All-terrain wheelchair: ‘My chair is my freedom’ A woman who raised funds for an all-terrain wheelchair, so she could access the Peak … READ MORE
Cionic unveils bionic clothing to assist patients with walking difficulties For those with walking difficulties arising from neurological conditions such as … READ MORE
Mobility is the most important measure of health Cionic Neural Sleeve promises groundbreaking and innovative healthcare product for … READ MORE
Podcast aims to shatter stereotypes about living with a disability Two friends started a podcast to educate people on what it is like to live with a … READ MORE
Looping the Olympic Peninsula I have visited tropical rainforests, including the Amazon, but a temperate … READ MORE
Helping children with autism and hyperlexia learn to understand what they read Hyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest … READ MORE
Ian Mackay blows away power wheelchair 24-hour distance record On June 22, accessibility advocate Ian Mackay blew his way to a new world record for … READ MORE
Bloom Wellness Collective: Expressive Arts + Movement for All Abilities Bloom Wellness Collective is a not-for-profit organization on a journey to make … READ MORE
When mom talks, are infants with ASD listening? ‘Baby talk’ isn’t just cute gibberish, it’s an innate form of early … READ MORE
Pediatricians told to prescribe physical activity for kids with disabilities Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, … READ MORE
New study clarifies sensory processing in autistic children Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have … READ MORE
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be … READ MORE
Large dose of intensive therapy better for children with Cerebral palsy Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with … READ MORE
Gene therapy shows early promise as Angelman syndrome treatment Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight … READ MORE
Motor imagery improves MS Motor imagery (MI) is a useful tool in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), … READ MORE
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
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