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SPARK - Support

Donor presenting a cheque to staff.
The Spark Lab is deeply appreciative of the generous support from government and non-government funding sources that allow us to conduct clinically-grounded research that we hope will improve the health and well-being of children and youth with disabilities and their families. We are committed to working closely with clinical and research partners to create, carry out and translate our research into real world practice. Below is a list of our funders and partners who are currently involved in our projects.


Funding Agencies

  •  Bloorview Children’s Kids Rehabilitation  Hospital Foundation
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
  • National Bank

Clinical Research Partners

CanChild Centre for Disability Research, Hamilton, ON

Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program (CCHCSP)


University Partners

  • University of Toronto (Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faulty of Kinesiology and Physical Education)