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Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health

In a new take on the exercise truism ‘use it or lose it,’ researchers show neurological health is an interactive relationship with our muscles and our world. MabelAmber Pixabay CC0 Frontiers in Neuroscience, Science Daily … READ MORE

Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfaces

Smart walls react to human touch, sense activity in room. Researchers at CMU and Disney Research used simple tools and techniques to transform walls so that they will react to touch and sense activity in a room. CMU Byron … READ MORE

New IWK specialist helping kids achieve life goals — like going to the mall

Dr. Jordan Sheriko is the first in his field to work at the children’s hospital. Dr. Jordan Sheriko plays with Elliot Little at the IWK Health Centre’s rehabilitation clinic. Robert Guertin CBC Carolyn Ray, CBC News Nova … READ MORE

Apple spotlights how accessible tech helps people with disabilities thrive

There’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you when you speak. It’s as if your words are the only words that will ever matter, whether you’re talking about something silly or something … READ MORE

Xbox adaptive controller first look: A new, necessary gamepad

Today we celebrate the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day and announce new technology and resources for people with disabilities. The goal of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about … READ MORE

It’s limitless: Paralyzed toddler moves from homemade wheelchair to treadmill

‘She’s going to take on the world and it’s awesome’ Evelyn Moore is hooked up to her dad Brad Moore as they take part in a walking exercise at the ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre in Edmonton. The Canadian Press … READ MORE

Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilities

National survey showed that people with disabilities are actively engaging in job preparation and job search activities, and successfully negotiating barriers at work. Disabled women’s equal pay struggles often go unheard — but … READ MORE

Britain’s transport system is great – if you’re not disabled

If you are a disabled person wanting to get around by yourself on train or tube, good luck to you. Here’s what needs to be done. ‘Only about a quarter of London’s underground stations are fully accessible for disabled people.’ … READ MORE

Living with disability: ‘Personal assistants are my ears, hands, and body’

Nadia Clarke, who has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf, employs a team of eight PAs to help her study, work, socialise and travel. Nadia Clarke and her godson Ned on a visit to a sea life centre. Melanie Tiplady, The Guardian … READ MORE

Fully-automated, accessible apartment building a first for Calgary

Inclusio opens doors to low-income Calgarians with limited mobility. After two years of construction, Calgary’s first fully automated assisted living apartment building is ready for residents to move in. The kitchenettes at … READ MORE

Computer system transcribes words users “speak silently”

Electrodes on the face and jaw pick up otherwise undetectable neuromuscular signals triggered by internal verbalizations. Arnav Kapur, a researcher in the Fluid Interfaces group at the MIT Media Lab, demonstrates the AlterEgo project. … READ MORE

Families agonize over who will care for their severely disabled children as they age

Deane Daprato when he was six-years-old and a day student at what was then called Bloorview MacMillan Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. CTV News Sandie Rinaldo, Anchor, National News Weekend & Reporter, CTV News W5 March 17, 2018 When … READ MORE

Alberta father hopes son’s story highlights the importance of inclusive education

For Herrington and his wife, they never imagined school would be an option for their son. Just recently, the grade 1 student received a Cool Kid award during an assembly, but perhaps his greatest feat yet is walking for the first time … READ MORE

Sensors to prevent Parkinson’s patients from falling

New EIT Health research project launched on telemedical analysis of gait and falls. Analysing the gait of a Parkinson’s patient with inertial sensors. Kurt Fuchs Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg March 14, 2018 … READ MORE

My son has Down’s syndrome – and he belongs in a mainstream school

The success of the Finnish system is proof that inclusive education is best for all children, whether disabled or not. ‘Stories of inclusion in education need to be brought to life in all their personal, painful, comic, mundane and … READ MORE

The world’s first 3D printed custom knee brace – Evoke case study

We generally like having our items and tools personalized, which is why 3D printing technology is so often used for mass customization. A Canadian startup called Caboma, founded in 2015, is on a mission to provide digital solutions … READ MORE

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra establishes disabled-led ensemble

Dorset orchestra forms ‘first ensemble of disabled musicians.’ Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is thought to be the first professional orchestra in the world to form an ensemble of disabled musicians. The group is led by a … READ MORE

Meet the woman who saved Stephen Hawking’s voice, and then gave the technology away to those in need

When Lama Nachman met Stephen Hawking in 2011, she was given one clear instruction: do not change his voice. Lama Nachman, right, worked with Stephen Hawking on upgrading the systems he used to communicate. The hardware for his voice … READ MORE

How Stephen Hawking reclaimed his voice—and helped others do the same

One of Hawking’s greatest legacies is the work he did on technologies to assist people with disabilities. “It just seemed that cosmology was more exciting, because it really did seem to involve the big question: Where did the … READ MORE

Children with special needs can be an asset to society – our café proves it

On Down’s Syndrome Day, the public and businesses should challenge their perception of what children with additional needs are capable of. The 3 Café and Kitchen in Bath. Beata Cosgrove, The Guardian Lucy Beattie, The Guardian 20 … READ MORE

Electrical brain stimulation could benefit children with cerebral palsy

First-of-its-kind study using electrical currents to boost motor skills shows promise. Testing the technology: Hadley Lucca, making slime with her mom, Sarah, took part in a groundbreaking study at the University of Minnesota that … READ MORE

Wearable sensors characterize CP gait

Inertial measurement units (IMUs) facilitate the creation of a gait analysis system that is portable and suited for use in the clinic. Research suggests IMUs can be used to measure clinically important gait metrics in children with … READ MORE

E-skin lets you manipulate objects in real and virtual worlds

Researchers integrate magnetoelectronic sensors into electronic skin that tracks motion. When it comes to virtual reality systems, sensors that ‘fit like a glove’ aren’t good enough anymore. Now, we want such sensors to fit more … READ MORE

Hawking won the world’s respect – and gave disabled people like me hope

Growing up disabled, I had few role models. But this brilliant, witty scientist helped shift the negative stereotypes many face. “It just seemed that cosmology was more exciting, because it really did seem to involve the big … READ MORE

Interview with Andy Nie of GYENNO on interventions for Parkinson’s

Using innovative technology similar to that used for the more widely known Parkinson’s spoon, GYENNO Technologies, a Chinese firm, has developed new Gait Aid Equipment to help the 60% of later-stage Parkinson’s patients who … READ MORE

Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities

Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported housing rather than institutions. John Walter Thompson chairs a Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry, dealing with persons with disabilities and their … READ MORE

Pass Powderkeg Ski Area hosts first event for skiers and snowboarders with disabilities

Skiing and snowboarding are fun group activities for friends and families and Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) organization extends that inclusivity to people with disabilities. All Mountain Camps – Rocky Mountain Adaptive … READ MORE

Arm exercise improves walking ability after stroke

A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even years after having a stroke. The study tested the influence of arm training on post-stroke leg function. Jose Rodriguez Jr. performs his daily exercises … READ MORE

Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery

Spinal injection and rehabilitation efforts shown to increase connections between the brain and spinal cord. Anna Wiersma and Ian Winship found they were able to enhance stroke recovery in an animal model by inducing amplified … READ MORE

Accessible tech opens doors for people with disabilities

Embracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it limits their independence to a certain extent. Independence is amazing, especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved … READ MORE

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