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'People who need care are devalued.' A new group aims to change that
'The idea was to come together to identify and fill gaps and scale things that work across the country. So if you're a caregiver in Lethbridge or Iqaluit you can have resources that are appropriate.'
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From patient to social worker, Emily Chan comes full circle
'I knew there was a gap in services for people with disabilities and mental health care. I really wanted to help close that gap.'
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Ableism isn't easy to talk about. This bold new book shows you how
We Move Together tackles what it's like to live in a world where 'your body or mind is not considered best.'
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This hospital trains and hires students with disabilities
Project Search partners with businesses, schools and community agencies to run nine-month skills training programs for high school studen...
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Reporting a story when you're blind has its advantages, journalist says
'I've been told it makes me listen better, because my first way of taking in information is not visually.'
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With Aicam on the case, hospitalized kids have fun
Aicam Chuong has been a nurse at Holland Bloorview for over 30 years—first as a student, then working with children hospitalized here w...
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In Paul's class, 'a friend is a friend, regardless of... abilities'
Paul Alcamo is a veteran at Holland Bloorview. He joined the hospital in 1987 as a recreation therapist and later became a teacher in our...
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When getting out is twice as hard
By Sara PotI hate surprises. On my 13th birthday, my mom invited five friends over to surprise me. As soon as I saw them, I said, “Seri...
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Why I love being an online college student
By Chantelle Fogarty-GriswoldI'm 26 years old and I have severe spastic cerebral palsy. From as far back as I can remember I loved school...
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Holland Bloorview commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd as a day to re-affirm its strong commitment to demand a world that values children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences.
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