accessibility

Bridging the Gap: the Jooay App is Transforming Access to Leisure for Children with Disabilities

September 6, 2019 Community leisure activities are an important source of physical activity and healthy development for youth. For children with disabilities, however, it can be challenging to find local activities that are accessible and inclusive to their needs. Developed at McGill University and funded in part by Kids Brain Health, the Jooay App is [...]

2019-12-04T13:26:36-08:00August 30th, 2019|News|

CBC Red Button Series: Jadine’s Story

The second season of the hit series Red Button is now available on CBC Gem. In Red Button, young storytellers tell their stories, their way. Armed with a phone, audio gear, and a workshop in filmmaking, six young people were given the opportunity to shoot their lives, by themselves, in order to give viewers a honest portrayal of [...]

2019-07-08T13:13:00-08:00June 28th, 2019|News|

Sharing a Perspective Only a Mother Can Bring to the UN CRPD

Hi, my name is Rachel Martens, a 38 year-old mom of one from Calgary, Alberta, Canada with many hats to wear. I teach crochet, study as a part-time university student, and work as a research assistant for a KBHN-funded project called “Parents Partnering in Research,” (PPR) which is run through the CanChild Centre for Childhood [...]

2019-07-08T13:13:02-08:00August 16th, 2018|News|
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