A young woman, a wheelchair and the fight to take her place at Stanford
Throughout her young life, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo has been told her disability didn’t … READ MORE
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15th Annual Calgary Resource Fair for youth and young adults with disabilities
Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and the Calgary Resource Fair … READ MORE
Children’s toe walking not a sign of bigger problems
More than half of young children who toe walk will stop doing so on their own by … READ MORE
The child who inspired Andiamo – London’s most exciting tech firm
The agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate … READ MORE
Parents say they can’t afford their disabled children under N.L. health system
Many families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and … READ MORE
Robotic walker may help young people be more social and physically fit
“Robotics holds great hope for individuals with CP where mobility options are … READ MORE
Gait and balance dysfunction in older adults: Challenges and interventions
Falls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each … READ MORE
We should care more about caregivers
Caregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the … READ MORE
Revolutionary orthotics help London para-throwers with Tokyo training
Two para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo … READ MORE
Access for disabled travelers finally on airlines’ radar
The world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for … READ MORE
New air passenger protections kick in today
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Drake Music Project scheme hits right note in helping disabled children
One Newry youngster whose life has benefited from being able to take part in a music … READ MORE
A thank you to my old AFOs
In grade school, I used to launch my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) from my foot and … READ MORE
Fort McMurray program provides adapted bikes to children with disabilities
‘It was exciting to be able to actually see him use a bike.’ Blake Fielder sat … READ MORE
Apple puts accessibility features front and center
Although the meat of Apple’s accessibility news from WWDC has been covered, there … READ MORE
CP Foundation launches new universal design “Accessibility is Beautiful” initiative
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation launched a new initiative on the Global Accessibility … READ MORE
South Health Campus to open pediatric emergency care space
The South Health Campus is a big step closer to opening a pediatric emergency care … READ MORE
Rehabilitation and cerebral palsy
Frequent re-evaluation of orthotic devices is important because children quickly … READ MORE
Wheelchair users sue Atlanta, alleging sidewalk access violations
On June 11, Atlanta became the latest major U.S. city to be sued for violations of … READ MORE
Our spinal cord is smarter than previously thought
Research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function. Using … READ MORE
Adapted Sport and Recreation Summer Camps 2019 – University of Calgary
Come discover your abilities! Explore a variety of adapted sport, recreation and … READ MORE
Advocates push for greater airline accessibility
A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation’s airlines to make big changes in order … READ MORE
Brace yourself: my ups and downs with AFOs
It was late May 2014, and my wife and I were on our first trip to the Cleveland … READ MORE
Adolescents with cerebral palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers
“Our results are encouraging. Across 10 different areas of life, adolescents … READ MORE
Girl, 3, is Orange family’s inspiration to change the world of pediatric walkers
Serena Zitnay, 3, uses her walker to get around as her older sister Emma, 5, looks … READ MORE
Can virtual reality really transform physical therapy?
Researchers have long seen the potential of virtual reality in rehabilitating … READ MORE
Spinal stimulation enables three people with paraplegia to walk again
Combined with other recent studies, new evidence points to electrical stimulation as … READ MORE
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort
3D printing has played a large and varied role in medical implants, devices, and … READ MORE
Path of least resistance: Sequencing orthotic care
The higher profile the device, the more it perturbs movement, and sometimes kids … READ MORE
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches?
We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
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