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
Parenting
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
Cerebral palsy interventions should be started early
When a child meets the criteria of high risk for cerebral palsy (CP), intervention … READ MORE
Plagiocephaly may be an early indicator of developmental delay risk
Plagiocephaly has become an increasingly common diagnosis for infants. A study … READ MORE
Exhausting, frustrating journey as mother of a special-needs child chronicled in My Own Blood
My Own Blood chronicles the bureaucratic nightmares associated with a life spent … READ MORE
Wordfest Presents Ashley Bristowe
Mothering under normal circumstances takes all you have to give. But what happens … READ MORE
There’s an app for that: How two rural counties reached more kids with developmental delays
A decade ago young children who missed key developmental milestones — like walking … READ MORE
CPAA online programs in April 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate virtually … READ MORE
Canadian innovators use video games to help children with neuro-development disabilities
Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with … 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
CPAA online programs in March 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … 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
An engineer explains how to forge a career designing for disabilities
Blessin Varkey develops tech to help Indian students with cognitive disabilities. … 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
CPAA online programs in January 2021 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … 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
Parents modeling physical activity help kids with developmental disabilities improve motor skills
Parents can make a big difference by modeling and supporting physical activity in … 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
CPAA online programs in December 2020 – Register NOW
Cerebral Palsy Alberta Health and Wellness Programs — Participate for free… … READ MORE
How to adapt special education to the remote-learning reality
When the pandemic forced schools to transition to remote learning in the spring, … READ MORE
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with cognitive exercises can help children with ADHD and Autism
Therapeutic horseback riding combined with brain-building exercises can improve the … READ MORE
How reaching for toys could change Cerebral palsy therapy
A USC researcher is hoping to change the way physical therapists treat infants at … 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
Stride Rite releases adaptive sneakers for kids with disabilities
Stride Rite turned to social media to ask customers for help when designing the … READ MORE
Ikea is hacking its own furniture for people with disabilities
Ikea is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. But its sleek designs, … 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
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