Calgary man in wheelchair shovels snow to make it easier for other wheelchairs
This week’s heavy snowfall has made life in Calgary just a little more … READ MORE
Wheelchairs
Advancements in mobility and chair design
Calgary’s first fully automated apartments for people with disabilities
‘If you take those obstacles away, you no longer need help,’ Mike Dummer says. … READ MORE
IPC Para-Nordic World Cup 2017 in Canmore
The Alberta World Cup Society is excited and proud to announce that Canmore will … READ MORE
Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains
Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes
Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
Tommy Hilfiger, Cat & Jack offer new adaptive clothing lines
In a sign that major retail may slowly be opening to clothing needs of consumers … READ MORE
Hallowe‘en adapted for children with special needs – Southcentre Mall Oct 29, 2017
While many children look forward to the spookiest, goriest costumes and scary … READ MORE
Todd Stabelfeldt: Titan of tech
Todd Stabelfeldt is a busy man these days. When not traveling all over the country … READ MORE
Designing cardboard hacks to modify wheelchairs
Temple occupatonal therapy students work to design a new wheelchair tray for Eddie … READ MORE
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability?
At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
Alberta athlete shooting for podium at 2018 Winter Paralympics
‘He’s a good athlete, very focused, very determined,’ and … READ MORE
Everyday Heroes: Blake Shelley overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy to write book
Blake Shelley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. He’s now 28 years … READ MORE
UMBC robotics student invents help for those with disabilities like hers
Kavita Krishnaswamy is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of … READ MORE
Donations help disabled teen realize dream of attending university
Accepted to Carleton University, Benjamin Williamson risked watching his dream slip … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users
A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
Mobility is a key factor in self–care independence for kids with cerebral palsy
Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out … READ MORE
Rental market unkind to those with developmental disabilities
As people with developmental disabilities increasingly live in community-based … READ MORE
Teen with cerebral palsy rappels down Winnipeg skyscraper in her wheelchair
Drop Zone event raises money for Easter Seals to support people with disabilities. … READ MORE
Aquatic wheelchairs roll into Calgary splash parks for the first time
Pilot project doesn’t charge for use of the chairs at three … READ MORE
Golfer travels to Oshawa to use assistive device to help him play round of golf
Golf gives paralyzed former champion shot at life. In this July, 27, 2017 photo, … READ MORE
Watch the fearless women of wheelchair motocross shred Venice Skate Park
“I’m the first female rider to do a backflip in a wheelchair and I’m looking … READ MORE
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of … READ MORE
Reminiscing and hoping for a successful school year
As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of … READ MORE
What pushing a wheelchair does to your back
When you push someone in a wheelchair, you may be hurting your back without knowing … READ MORE
Zimbabwe’s breakdance king who uses a wheelchair
When Blessing Fire was born in Zimbabwe, he was told by doctors that he would never … READ MORE
Ingenious pop-up shelter for people in wheelchairs
Under The Weather is a single-person pop-up shelter to sit inside that my big … READ MORE
We all want to look good: Calgary company adapts clothes for those with disabilities
Strategically placed zippers make clothes easy to get on and get off. A former … READ MORE
Mighty TeamMito marathoners link together in Guinness World Record attempt
The spotlight will shine again on the event at the Calgary Scotiabank Marathon on … READ MORE
Manual standing wheelchair – no batteries required
The device is a manual standing wheelchair providing mobility in either a seated or … READ MORE
Via Rail changes policy on wheelchairs, mobility aids on trains
The national rail provider fought an order to change its policy but has decided to … READ MORE
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