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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.
Dads find Snoezelen pool a relaxing place to share ideas
Lewis Tolensky has been taking his son Seth swimming at Holland Bloorview’s Snoezelen pool since he was one.
Making a tree is as fun as buying one, and more kid-friendly
Susan Cosgrove's two-year-old son has autism and isn't ready for a real Christmas tree this year. "It was a safety issue as far as him pu...
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