Videos, toolkits, guides, and programs for youth with disabilities and their families.
Let’s Talk Disability & Sex! Inclusion at School - created by the ProFILE Lab at Holland Bloorview, this video talks about how to help youth with disabilities feel more included at school. (run time: 2 minutes and 36 seconds)
Source: Let’s Talk Disability & Sex! Inclusion at School [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; 2024 Jun 18 [cited 2025 Feb 6]. Video: 2:36 min.
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Advocacy Hub - created by Holland Bloorview, the advocacy hub provides information about advocacy in health care, at school, in the workplace and more for clients with disabilities and their families.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Advocacy [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Disability and Sexuality Resource Hub - created by the ProFILE Lab at Holland Bloorview, this hub provides information and strategies to support youth with disabilities when talking about disability and sexuality.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Disability and Sexuality Resource Hub [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Employer Resource Hub - created by Holland Bloorview, this hub aims to support youth, employers, and professionals with including youth with disabilities in employment.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Employer Resource Hub [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Family Navigation Hub - created by Holland Bloorview, this hub aims to support clients with social determinants of health and share resources related to housing, food, and income security.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Family Navigation Hub [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 31].
Disability Disclosure Toolkit - created by the TRAIL Lab at Holland Bloorview as part of the Healthy and Productive Paid Work for Youth with Disability (HAPPY) project, this toolkit helps youth, service providers, and employers with disability disclosure at work.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Healthy And Productive Paid work for Youth with disabilities (HAPPY) [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Family Tipsheet: How to Talk to Your Child About Racism - created by Holland Bloorview, this tipsheet helps families talk to their children about race and racism.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Family Tipsheet: How to Talk to Your Child About Racism [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Family Tipsheet: Relationships, Sexuality, and Gender Identity Resources - created by Holland Bloorview, this tipsheet lists programs, virtual services, resources and books to help youth with disabilities and their families with gender identity, sexuality, and relationships.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Family Tipsheet: Relationships, Sexuality, and Gender Identity Resources [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Feb 6].
Family Tipsheet: Tips for Advocating for Yourself - created by Holland Bloorview, this tipsheet provides suggestions for self-advocacy and asking for accommodations.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Family Tipsheet: Tips for Advocating for Yourself [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Apr 30].
Newcomer Tipsheet: Culturally Specific Organizations, Legal, and Employment Resources - created by Holland Bloorview, this tipsheet connects newcomers to culturally specific resources available in various languages.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Newcomer Tipsheet: Culturally Specific Organizations, Legal, and Employment Resources [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Apr 30].
Online Family Resources Centre - created by Holland Bloorview, this is a list of the most visited online resources for families.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Online Family Resources Centre [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Feb 27].
Turning 18 Isn't So Sweet: The Critical Gaps in Health Care for Young Adults with Disabilities - created by Holland Bloorview, this report provides information about the challenges youth with disabilities encounter when transitioning to adult health services.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Growing up with a disability is no piece of cake [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 31].
Family Workshops and Resources - created by Holland Bloorview, clients and family members can access workshops, events, and programs to support their well-being.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Family workshops and resources [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 29].
Friendship & Belonging - created by Holland Bloorview's Transitions, Recreation and Life Skills Team. These virtual hangouts support children and youth connect with their peers and establish a community of support through engaging activities. Available groups are "Jr. RECC Room" for ages 7-14 and "The HIVE" for clients ages 15-25.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Friendship & Belonging [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Music Therapy and Art - created by Holland Bloorview, programs, such as music therapy and Drum Circle, are led by certified music therapists and professional artists.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Music and arts [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Youth Engagement - created by Holland Bloorview, youth can engage in leadership opportunities like the Youth Advisory Council, the Youth Mentorship Program, and Youth Facilitators.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Youth Engagement [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Jan 24].
Additional Holland Bloorview Programs - find additional programs for clients and family members at Holland Bloorview.
Source: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Programs & services [Internet]. Toronto, Ontario: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital [cited 2025 Feb 21].
