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Finding new pathways to joy
Families look for ways to have fun while spending more time at home.
How one Toronto woman with a disability survives our winter
Snow and ice mean frequent falls for Jessica Geboers. Here are some tips the writer uses to cope with Canada's winter.
Jamming with local musicians takes music therapy up a notch
An innovative program at Holland Bloorview brings youth with disabilities and local musicians together to jam and prepare for a rock concert.
Finding time to breathe helps mom cope with her child's brain injury
Lindsay Burdis came to Holland Bloorview after her toddler Blake suffered a brain injury. A yoga class for parents helps her cope with the unfamiliar, and overwhelming, world of rehab.
As a child, Brendan had many surgeries. Now he helps other kids cope with hospital life
Brendan Prince had surgeries on his spine throughout childhood. Now as a child life specialist at Holland Bloorview, he helps kids cope with hospital life.
For Billy Price, the shoe now fits
As a freshman, Billy Price was paralyzed after falling out of a third-story window. In 2015 he co-founded Seattle-based BILLY Footwear, a line of stylish shoes that can be completely opened up with a
Keisha supports teens, in part, by sharing her disability story
Keisha Goberdhan is a youth facilitator in Holland Bloorview's neuromotor clinic. She uses her own experience growing up with a disability to support teens who are getting ready for the adult world.
Click click. Dress your chair with stylish snap-on accessories
Say goodbye to hanging your bag on the back of your wheelchair or sitting on your valuables. A new line of chic bags and other accessories that snap in to your wheelchair tubing was launched. We
Diverse dolls help children 'appreciate who they are'
A British mother is launching a line of dolls with gender, ethnic and ability diversity.
'We Carry Kevan' aims to inspire a new model of inclusive travel
Kevan Chandler paid a visit to Holland Bloorview last week on a tour to promote his new book We Carry Kevan: Six friends. Three countries. No wheelchair.
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