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At the Blue Jays game, my son is no longer an outsider
By Keith McArthurMy son Bryson and I were among the tens of thousands who congregated on Front Street after Game 5 of the Blue Jays-Range...
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Did disabled man consent to sex with 'prof' who helped him type?
There is a fascinating and harrowing account in this weekend's New York Times Magazine about a relationship between a professor and a sev...
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How to run parent-to-parent support
Parenting a child with a complex, life-threatening medical condition and disabilities is stressful and isolating.Some of the best support...
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For people with disabilities, the need to stay fit starts early
Last year we reported that children with disabilities are two to four times more likely to be overweight, and two to four times less like...
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How you rate BLOOM
What do people most often read on BLOOM?“Real family stories” is the most popular content on our blog and in our magazine and e-lette...
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I worked in kids' rehab, but I didn't 'get it' till my son had autism
By Tracey McGillivrayThe day I started my job at Bloorview Children's Hospital over 20 years ago, I read Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl...
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'If you see us on the bus:' The family behind the commotion
By Susan CosgroveIf you see us on the bus, I guarantee you'll hear us too. You'll want to look up from your phone or book or newspaper an...
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Inventive, accessible? That's what Spiral Garden is all about
Many of you are familiar with Spiral Garden, Holland Bloorview's artist-run garden that brings children with and without disabilities tog...
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Jim and the pursuit of happiness
By Karin Melberg Schwier We think about my eldest son Jim's happiness. A lot. What turns, straightaways, twists to take, what unexpected ...
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Maritza's dream: Games that make therapy fun
By Megan JonesIt started with her brother. Maritza Basaran remembers sitting with him years ago, playing video games. Jaimie, who has aut...
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