Owlet infant monitoring sock pulled following FDA warning Following receipt of a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, … READ MORE
700 families waiting for children’s health services at Toronto hospital, as pandemic backlog grows Autism program, wheelchair fittings have months-long waits. Ivona Novak’s … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in November 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Could genetics hold the key to preventing SIDS? A state-of-the-art genetic biobank could hold the key to preventing Sudden Infant … 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
CPAA online programs in October 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Boppy recalls 3.3 Million baby pillows after the deaths of 8 infants Recalled Boppy Original Newborn Lounger (left), Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger … READ MORE
Scoot and score: Adapted volt hockey offers a new playing field for youngsters of all abilities Albertans can give the adapted sport a shot during six-week sessions. Volt hockey is … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in September 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … 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
The barriers, both physical and social, I face as a parent living with a disability If it wasn’t for my stubbornness, my son and I would be left behind. Marjorie … READ MORE
Calgary baby in need of special helmet not covered by the province A Calgary mom says she’s been overwhelmed by aupport, as she tries to raise … READ MORE
Three babies, two helmets, one success story for Gaylord triplets Reshaping the Future Through Better Infant Helmets. A Gaylord family works with a … READ MORE
An overview of flat head syndrome Flat head syndrome—medically known as positional plagiocephaly—occurs when a … 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
Adaptive seamless pants that you’ll actually wear Izzy Camilleri, the designer behind the adaptive clothing brand IZ Adaptive, may … READ MORE
Fall Volt Hockey! Volt is a unique adaptation to the sport of hockey, as it allows participants who … READ MORE
Adaptive Gymnastics Open only to children with a disability requiring 1:1 coaching, this program is … READ MORE
A teacher was pregnant. Students built a device so her spouse, who uses a wheelchair, can stroll with the baby Jeremy King, 37, takes son Phoenix for a stroll using a car-seat connector that high … READ MORE
Alberta urged to reconsider cutting off hundreds of young adults from financial support Province says young Albertans leaving program will be set up with right support. A … READ MORE
Hassles with child car seats linked to unsafe child passenger behaviors Parents who reported more hassles using a child car seat or booster seat – … 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
CPAA online programs in July 2021 – Register NOW Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
For Canadians with disabilities, supports are often too little, too late Inclusion and equity must be at the forefront of the design of government policies, … READ MORE
Fisher-Price ignored safety warnings even after infants started dying, report finds Infant deaths trigger recall of Fisher-Price soothers, gliders. Hundreds of … READ MORE
In the debate over ‘SIDS monitors,’ evidence is thin all around Supporters hope modern baby monitors might prevent sudden infant death syndrome. … READ MORE
Helmet therapy for your baby Helmet therapy is used to gently correct the shape of babies’ skulls over time. … READ MORE
City of Calgary building 10 new inclusive playgrounds this year Construction already underway on some sites which will give children of varying … READ MORE