BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
At an urban farm, Isaiah finds a place to grow
'The greatest joy is seeing something that we can leverage to give him skills he enjoys and are a potential source of revenue.'
'This is the best place to be and the hardest place to leave'
Diane Savage is a beloved senior leader at Holland Bloorview who is retiring in June.
After losing a limb, Zoe finds horse riding 'freeing'
'As a kid, I was kind of oblivious to what happened. But as I got older I became more insecure and tried to hide that my leg was missing.'
Violence at Ontario's oldest institution for disabled children exposed in Hot Docs film
'It wasn't until the survivors wanted their own memorial sculpture in 2019 that there was any acknowledgement of the bigger story of neglect and abuse and harm.'
'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.'
Cannabis reduces seizures in some children. But families have to pay out of pocket for it
'We’re able to afford it, but for families in different financial situations, to not be able to try the oil for their child would be heartbreaking.'
Children's rehab can be boring. This scientist aims to make it fun
'When you see a child experience something they haven't experienced before, or finding amusement or joy or curiosity, that makes it all worth it.'
Lessons from a disability road trip
'Nobody tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability.'
A book shows what kids around the world share in common
In Same Here!, disability is presented as one part of diversity.
Disabled children continue to face high rates of abuse, global study finds
Almost one in three children with disabilities worldwide has experienced violence, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.
Disability, poverty and lack of access keep healthy food out of reach
'Disabled people need an income two to three times higher than non-disabled people to avoid food insecurity, because they're often paying for caregivers, assistive devices and special diets.'
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