EN GUARDE: A mind game for the cerebral athlete Fencing Wheelchair. World Cup Zsolt Kaposvari. In photo: VIO Beatrice Maria. Eger, … READ MORE
World-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder Paediatric neurologists and allied health clinicians have developed world-first … READ MORE
Adapted bike program 2022 – CP Kids & Families The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children from 2-21 with physical disabilities … READ MORE
Eddie Bauer introduces adaptive ski jacket and bibs Eddie Bauer’s new BC Flyline Adaptive Ski Kit is a snow jacket and bib combo … READ MORE
SOREL introduces its first-ever adaptive winter boots SOREL has partnered with Zappos Adaptive to release easy-on versions of three of its … READ MORE
Erin helps her sister with Cerebral palsy When someone communicates using a computerized voice, it can feel like, well, not … READ MORE
Alberta’s 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday Outdoor rink in northwest Calgary includes accessible bathrooms, changing rooms. The … READ MORE
Markerless motion capture could help skeleton athletes’ training Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring … READ MORE
Hypertonia and hypotonia – what’s the difference? New parents have plenty on their minds. Baby’s health. Baby’s needs. Baby’s … READ MORE
Dyson award-winning orthosis counteracts hypertonia in children with Cerebral palsy A 3D printed orthosis capable of counteracting the negative effects of hypertonia in … READ MORE
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Disease severity, walking needs may guide patients’ orthosis choice Clinical indices measuring disease severity and the need for walking assistance may … READ MORE
How teachers can help students with special needs navigate distance learning Kids with disabilities are often shortchanged by pandemic classroom conditions. Here … READ MORE
Meet InReturn Strategies, a start-up intent on unlocking the value of America’s disabled workforce The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically … READ MORE
The pandemic highlights the importance of walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of neighbourhoods and how they … READ MORE
Program may have helped prevent five babies from developing cerebral palsy A new study from SAHMRI and the University of Adelaide has found the number of … READ MORE
Tobii TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad TD Pilot is an eye-controlled communication device for iPad. Designed to empower … READ MORE
New treatment to regain hand and arm function after spinal cord injury Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells … READ MORE
Growing up is hard, especially for young people with disabilities Iris vanDalen, 23, with her service dog, Stella. VanDalen is a student at the … READ MORE
Number diagnosed with autism jumps 787 per cent in two decades, study shows The number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787 per cent in the past … READ MORE
Science backs nature as key to children’s health The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with … READ MORE
Personalized CMT braces Personalized CMT braces make Julie stronger! Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT, is … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
The impact of ankle-foot orthoses on balance in older adults: A scoping review Jürgen with WalkOn on stairs. Moving naturally. You can move naturally with the … READ MORE
Adults with Cerebral Palsy need better access to health care Once viewed as a pediatric condition, patients with cerebral palsy are aging, but … READ MORE
Two discus athletes from Alberta headed to Japan for Paralympics preparation It’s Jennifer Brown’s second games and Sarah Mickey’s first time … READ MORE
Calgary woman, who’s paralyzed, kayaks whitewater rapids on Lower Kananaskis River ‘I’m sitting on the shoulders of giants right now, it’s so … READ MORE
Quad-friendly off-road handcycles from Maddiline now available in U.S. There’s a new off-road handcycle option for wheelchair users with limited arm and … READ MORE
Slow-Wheeling to the Sea “People will look,” warned Minna Caroline Smith in Lapham’s Quarterly about … READ MORE
Autistic children can benefit from attention training – new study Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements … READ MORE