Like polio, the long-term impact of COVID will be measured in disability
Will the large numbers of people with disabilities from COVID make our society more … READ MORE
Pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus
6 million Canadians live with a disability. Advocates say federal parties need to listen to them
Many barriers make securing support difficult — and the pandemic has made it … READ MORE
Educators raise safety concerns about special needs students being back in the classroom
But parents say their kids need the support. By Olivia Bowden Staff Reporter, … READ MORE
How a life-altering accident led Canada’s Kate O’Brien from 2016 Olympics to Paralympic podium
Track cycling silver medallist says bike crash changed her outlook on life. … READ MORE
Learning disability, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy tied to COVID-19 mortality
People with learning disability, Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy have a … 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
What’s ahead for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic workplace?
Experts report on employment and vocational rehabilitation considerations for people … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
COVID-19 has made education more accessible for university students with mobility disabilities
‘Our access to education should matter,’ said one student. ‘I have … READ MORE
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently … READ MORE
Equity in access and use of rehabilitation services in Canada
Two Canadians, equal under the law. Only one gets rehabilitation services. What … READ MORE
A blessing: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco finds way back on the ice during COVID-19
Ryan Straschnitzki has been spending time playing sledge hockey on a pond behind his … READ MORE
Caring for children and youth with special health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs … READ MORE
‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and prioritization plans roll out across Canada, … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others
Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccination
When the COVID-19 pandemic descended last winter, Catherine Ross was filled with … READ MORE
Parents caring for children with disabilities have some advice
Families share experiences of living through the pandemic and what help they still … READ MORE
People with disabilities excluded from re-opening plans, advocates warn
People with disabilities have been shut out of the conversation as Canadians plan to … READ MORE
CBC asks how the pandemic is changing the workplace for people with disabilities
Join the conversation Friday at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live, hosted by CBC … READ MORE
A deep dive into Alberta’s COVID-19 numbers
Your pandemic questions answered in a CBC Calgary Facebook Live panel discussion. … READ MORE
New research documents how COVID-19 multiplies stress and trauma for people with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has induced stress in everyone this year, but for those … READ MORE
Remote learning isn’t new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic
A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning … READ MORE
Schools get creative in serving preschoolers with special needs
A 3-year-old boy plays with toys as he is evaluated by Julie Patterson, a speech … READ MORE
Are local shutdowns effective, or should COVID-19 lockdowns be in lockstep provincewide?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Education Minister Stephen Lecce, right, on … READ MORE
Pandemic pushes parents of kids with special needs to breaking point
Lilian Ansari of Oakland with her husband Saied, daughter Atrina, 11, and son … READ MORE
Families, advocates of students with disabilities seek clarity in school reopening plans
Additional funding urged along with comprehensive plans and clear directives. … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
U of A robot rehab project hopes pandemic increases user comfort with virtual health care
Increased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Keep an eye on the numbers – COVID-19 in Alberta
As of March 30, there were 964 Albertans in hospital April 1, 2022 Alberta could see … READ MORE
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