BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.

BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
'I want kids to know that there isn't just one right way to be. There are different ways of thinking or existing in a body...'
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
'Her progress and her potential are not her path towards value. By simply existing and being loved, her life holds complex and very real layers of meaning.'
'We know about the stress, the frustration and the exhaustion of families. What we found in this study that was quite new was the trauma, upset and anger.'
When 'it came to raising a disabled child, we didn’t know anyone in our circle who had gone through anything similar. So, I started building what we didn’t have.'
'I felt I could connect with kids on a deeper level because of my own experiences.'
Read our latest stories, with links to mainstream disability news and shout-outs to people making the world more inclusive.
'To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine exposure to disability-based discrimination in a large population of children with special health-care needs.'
'Nurturing hope is no small feat. Especially when we feel helpless to make things better for our loved one. Here are some of the strategies that I used frequently.'
Holland Bloorview family leader Liz Zur leads a workshop on fun, accessible, low-cost things to do in Toronto this summer.
'I’ve lived the experience of being a client and working with clinicians. So far kids have had a very positive response to me.'
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Content in BLOOM is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor. Views expressed in posts and resources listed do not signify endorsement by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The BLOOM blog welcomes comments from readers on issues that affect parents of children with disabilities. All comments require approval to ensure they’re on-topic and respectful. We don’t post comments that attack people or organizations or use profanity or hate speech.
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