Canada has possibly the most permissive euthanasia law in the world and is set to expand access next year. Though a country built on universalist liberal values – critics say the Canadian approach to euthanasia discriminates against disabled people and…
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his aides have focused their media platforms this week on reframing public perception of abortion rights and gender-affirming healthcare, both of which remain popular, according to new polls.
Employers can’t collect accommodation information in their standard softwares due to HIPAA regulations. So, companies have opted to collect this information on spreadsheets or post-it notes. Olson and Keane’s new venture, Disclo, is on a mission to cha…
Cionic’s cutting-edge Neural Sleeve represents a first-of-its kind attempt to create bionic clothing to enhance the mobility of individuals with walking difficulties resulting from neurological illness or injury.
Care Matched is a new technology platform connecting recipients of care services with carers who understand their culture, religion and language. It represents a 21st-century response to a sector lagging in innovation and in need of practical solutions…
Telehealth platforms and digital healthcare products have exploded over the past two years, fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. Failing to ensure that these solutions are fully accessible to people with disabilities is not just a matter of social injusti…
Experts predict the reversal of Roe v. Wade will lead to all but total bans on abortion in about half of the states. The impact on Medicaid dollars spent on the procedure is likely to be lower.
San Francisco-based CAN Mobilities recently announced the CAN Go – the world’s smartest walking cane. In addition to featuring GPS and voice calling the cane can also measure activity levels and provide valuable data related to walking speed.
MedRythyms – a Portland-based digital therapeutics company has signed a lucrative deal with pharmaceutical giant Biogen to bring its music therapy offering designed to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis a step closer to reality.
This telehealth startup that provides access to virtual lactation services to new moms, hit a new funding milestone.
